Boudh District

Population: 439,917 (2011)

State: Orissa

Language: Oriya

Headquarters: Boudh

 

Date of formation: 2nd January 1994

Area: 3098 square kilometers

Density of population: 142 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 72.51 % - Male: 84.49 %, Female: 60.44 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:991

 

Boundaries of Boudh District

 

North: Sambalpur District, Orissa

North East: Angul District, Orissa

South: Kandhamal District, Orissa

North West: Subarnapur District, Orissa

South West: Balangir District, Orissa

South East: Nayagarh District, Orissa

 

Boudh District Average Rainfall: 1284.52 mm

Boudh District Average Temperature in Summer: 30.78 deg C

Boudh District Average Temperature in Winter: 19.55 deg C

 

BOUDH DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Mahanadi River

Sub Divisions: Boudh

Tehsils: Kantamala, Boudh

Blocks: Kantamala, Harbhanga, Boudh Sadar

Assembly Constituencies: Kantamala, Boudh

 

Boudh District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Buddha Statue

2. Purana Katak at Charichhak

3. Charisambhu

4. Padmatola Wildlife Sanctuary

5. Ramanath Temple

6. Jogindra Villa Palace

7. Hanuman Temple

8. Chandra Chuda and Matengeswar Temple

9. Bhiarabi and Madan Mohan Temple

10. Jagannath Temple

11. Debagarh

12. Jagati

13. Nayakpada Cave

 

Boudh District Facts: This is the second least populous district in Orissa after Deogarh District. It is one of the 19 most backward regions of Orissa that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.

 

Folk Arts: Karma Dance, Danda Nata, Dalkhai Dance

 

Fairs and Festivals: Chuda Khai Jatra, Ratha Jatra, Laxmi Puja, Nuakhai, Sivaratri, Dasahara, Dola Jatra, Puajiuntia and Bhaijiuntia, Ramaleela, Kailash Jatra, Christmas, Eid   

 

Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, wheat, maize, pulses, oilseeds, vegetable, spices, sugarcane, mustard

 

Major Industries: Chemical, textile, engineering, forest based, metallurgical

 

What is Boudh District Famous For: Buddha Statue

 

Boudh District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Sunday Jun 10 , 2012

 

Places in Boudh District