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Statistics
StatiArea: |
6,232 km² |
Population: |
1,139,341[As per 2001 Census] |
District headquarters: |
Angul |
Subdivisions: |
4 |
Blocks: |
8 |
Municipalities: |
1 |
N.A.C.: |
1 |
Tehsils: |
5 |
Forest Coverage: |
2,716.82 km² |
Literacy Rate: |
69.40% |
Villages: |
1,922 |
Grama panchayat: |
180 |
Towns: |
9 |
Temperature: |
43.9 (max); 14.6 (min) |
Rainfall: |
1,255.2 mm (avg) |
Overview
Angul, situated at the heart of the Orissa. This district was formally formed out of the former undivided [Dhenkanal] district on the date of April 1, 1993 by the late Chief Minister of Orissa, Mr. Biju Patnaik.
The river Mahanadi passes through the district forming a 22 km long narrow gorge, one of the mightiest gorges in India, popularly known as ‘Satkosia’ . The district is surrounded by Cuttack & Dhenkanal in the east, Sambalpur & Deogarh in the west, Sundargarh & Keonjhar in the north and Phulbani in the south.
It is although new but strategically most advanced district because it gives highest return of revenue to the Government due to vast coal mines located in its abode |
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Blocks
Angul Sadar
Athamalik Sadar
Chhendipada
Talcher Sadar
Pallahada Sadar
Banarpal
Kishorenagar
Kanhia
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Tehsils
Angul
Athamalik
Talcher
Pallahada
Chendipada
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Subdivisions
Angul
Athamalik
Talcher
Pallahada
Industries
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Big industries like National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Heavy Water Plant, Talcher, Indian Aluminium Product Ltd. etc. are situated in the district. Large scale steel giants like JINDAL Group, BHUSAN Steel are establishing their respective plants in the vicinity of Angul. Talcher is well known for its huge coal mines and National Thermal Power Plant NALCO Nagar This is the place where Asia’s largest aluminum smelter plant is situated. That is why this place is called Nalco Nagar. It is about 6 kilometers from the district headquarter and about 144 kilometers from the Capital city of Bhubaneswar.
IMPORTANT PLACES
Talcher
It is know as city of black diamond(coal),As Talcher is rich with coal .it is situated in the heart of Orissa, 165 KM from Bhubaneswar(State capital) The establishment of Talcher Thermal Power Station, the largest coal-based Fertiliser plant, Heavy Water Plant and the Talcher Collieries have greatly enhanced the importance of the place.
Tikarapada.
It is about 60 kilometers from the district headquarter and about 200 kilometers from Bhubaneswar. Regular bus services are available from Angul to Tikarapada, via Badakera and Jaganathpur. Besides one can take a taxi service from Angul to Tikarapada, via village Ogi, Tainsi, and Jaganathpur and probably this is a comfortable route. This is probably the most important wildlife tourist attraction of the district. The place is ideal for boating, angling and adventure. The forests and hills around the village have varieties of fauna to fascinate the visitors. A Gharial Crocodile Sanctuary, setup here, has enhanced the importance of the place.
Bhimakand
A rock art sleeping image of Lord Vishnu is located at Bhimakanda village about 30 km north of Talcher town and 50 km from Angul & on the right bank of river Brahmani . Now it is situated within the complex of the largest coal based Super Thermal Power Plant of NTPC. The image sleeps on its right side. The image is about 42’ (126.5 CM) long & 8’ wide. The image is the second largest image in India in size, the Gomogteswar in Karnataka being the largest. However, it has the honour of being the largest sleeping image. The period of its construction is assigned to 8th –9th Century A.D. |
