Kandhamal District

Population: 731,952 (2011)

State: Orissa

Language: Oriya

Headquarters: Phulabani

 

Date of formation: Kandamal District was created from Boudh-Kandhamal District on 1st April 1993.

Area: 8021 square kilometers

Density of population: 91 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 65.12 % - Male: 78.41 %, Female: 52.46 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:1037

 

Boundaries of Kandhamal District

 

North: Boudh District, Orissa

South: Rayagada District and Gajapati District, Orissa

East: Nayagarh District, Orissa

South East: Ganjam District, Orissa

West: Kalahandi District, Orissa

 

Kandhamal District Average Rainfall: 1754.7 mm

Kandhamal District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 42.6 deg C

Kandhamal District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 1.3 deg C

 

KANDHAMAL DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Sub Divisions: Phulabani, Baliguda

Tehsils: Baliguda, G. Udayagiri, Kandhamal, Daringbadi

Blocks: Phulabani Sadar, Baliguda Sadar, Raikia, Tikabali, Kotagarh, Chakapada, Nuagan , G. Udayagiri, Tumudibandha, Khajuripada, Phiringia, Daringibadi

Assembly Constituencies: Baliguda, G. Udayagiri, Phulabani

 

Kandhamal District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Balaskumpa

2. Belghar

3. Chakapada

4. Daringibadi

5. Putudi

6. Jalespata

7. Dungi

8. Kalinga Valley

9. Ludu

10. Mandasaru Kuti

11. Pakadajhar

12. Rushimal

13. Urmagada

 

Kandhamal District Facts: Daringi Badi in this district is known as Kashmir of Orissa and is a good summer resort.           

 

Major Agricultural Products: Rice, maize, arhar, blackgram, niger, mango, citrus, banana, tomato, cauliflower, cabbage

 

Festivals: Danda Nach, Sisaa Laka, Maranga Laka, Bora Laka

 

What is Kandhamal District Famous For: Elephants, handicrafts and terracotta works

 

Kandhamal District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Sunday Jun 10 , 2012

 

Places in Kandhamal District