Jajpur is a district of Orissa, India. By: Rabindra Kumar Maharana Orissa   (Devanagari: उड़ीसा) is a state situated in the east coast of India. ...

Jajpur is a historic place of pilgrimage is located at a distance of 92 km from Cuttack. Once upon a time Jajpur was the capital of Kalinga kingdom and had achieved the pinnacle of glory in archeological excellence. Jajpur is honoured for its natural resources, mines and industries. Situated on the bank of river Baitarani it has the sacred shrine of Goddess Biraja (Durga), Sveta Baraha (incarnation of Lord Vishnu as the white boar), Sapta Matruka and a host of other shrines. It is famous for Saktipitha of Goddess Biraja.

Ashokajhar, Chandikhol, Chhatia, Gokarnika, Kuransa, Mahavinayak, Patharajpur, Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, Satyapira, Singhapur, Vyas Sarobar and Baruneswar Pitha are some of the visiting places of this district.

Important Places

Chhatia : Situated at a distance of 25 km from Cuttack, Chhatia is famous for Lord Jagannath Temple.

Chandikhol : Chandikhol, which is at a distance of 40 km from Cuttack, is an attractive picnic spot with natural springs and sceneries.

Mahabinayak : At a distance of 2 km from Chandikhol to the west, is situated the Mahabinayak. The Tourists can enjoy its natural surroundings and the temples of Lord Binayak.

Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri & Udayagiri : The three Boudh Vihars are at a distance of 70 km from Cuttack. The famous Buddhist Complex is said to be ancient seat of Puspagiri, the buddhist university of 7th century A.D. Recently a statue of emperor Ashok is being discovered form Langudi hill.

Duburi : At a distance of 38 kms from Chandikhol towards Daitari mines on Express Highway is going to be one of the most eminent cities in Orissa as a no. of Steel plants have been established here.These are Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd., Jindal Stainless., Mesco Steels.,VISA and a few others. Also TATA is going to build a huge plant here.

General Information About Jajpur District

Area 2,888 km². Forest 202.44 km². Population 16,22,868 Literacy Rate 72.19% Head quarter : Jajpur Vidhansabha seats 7 (Seven) Sub division : 1 Villages : 1,781 Blocks : 9 Grama panchayat : 242 Municipality : 2 Towns : 2 N.A.C  : 1 Rainfall : 1771.8 mm(Avg) Tahasils : 6

Industrial Area

Kalinga Nagar: Kalinga Nagar is situated in Danagadi Block where currently 4 small steel plant is operating and 9 are on their way to start production. Big plants like MESCO,NEELACHAL ISPAT,MAITHAN,TATA STEELS, JINDAL STEELS are there.

Blocks Tahasils Subdivisions

1. Sukinda 2. Dangadi 3. Korai 4. Rasulpur 5. Dharmasala 6. Dasarathpur 7. Bari 8. Jajpur sadar 9. Binjarhapur. 1. Jajpur 2. Binjharpur 3. Sukinda 1. Jajpur

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