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Statistics
StatiArea: |
8,706Sq.Km. |
Population: |
31,36,437 [As per 2001 Census] |
District headquarters: |
Chatrapur |
Subdivisions: |
3 |
Blocks: |
23 |
Municipalities: |
1 |
N.A.C.: |
18 |
Tehsils: |
12 |
Forest Coverage: |
3081.77Sq.Kms. |
Literacy Rate: |
62.94% |
Villages: |
3,171 |
Grama panchayat: |
444 |
Towns: |
18 |
Temperature: |
38.4(Max), 14.2(Min) |
Rainfall: |
1542.6mm(Avg) |
Overview
Undivided Ganjam district included present Gajapati district and also parts of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh before 1950. In 1950, Srikakulam district was organised by separating Srikakulam and Tekkali areas from Ganjam district and Palakonda area from Visakhapatnam district. In 1992, Paralakhemundi, Kasinagar and Ramagiri Udayagiri areas were separated from Ganjam district and organised as Gajapati district. At first, Gopalpur-on-Sea has been headquarter of Ganjam district and later on Chhatrapur was made as head quarter.
The Rishikulya and Badanadi river passes through Ganjam district and there exists a 3,824 feet high mountain, named Barama |
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Blocks
Chatrapur
Khallikote
Kodala
Polasara
Kabisuryanagar
Purastampur
Hijilikatu
Ganjam
Berhampur sadar
Shergarh
Rangeilunda
Patrapur
Soroda |
Aska
Dharakot
Belguntha
Buguda
Bhanjanagar
Chikiti
Jagannath prasad
Sanakhemundi
Kukudakhandi
Digapahandi
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Tehsils
Khallikote
Kodala
Chhatrapur
Berhampur
Chikiti
Kanisi
Purastampur
Aska
Buguda
Digapahandi
Sorada
Bhanjanagar |
Subdivisions
Bhanjanagar
Chhatrapur
Berhampur
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Ganjam is also accepted for its medical college, horn works, salt factory, silver works, applique works and spinning mills.
This district is famous for food grain production and trade.
IMPORTANT PLACES
Berhampur :
It is a great shopping centre for silk sarees and handicrafts.The main visiting places are Jagannath Temple ,Satyanarayan temple ,Budhi Thakurani, Berhampur University and Medical College.
Narayani :
It is situated at a distance of 80 km. from Berhampur.The temple of Goddess Narayani surrounded by captivating natural scenery is situated on a hill top.
Nirmaljhar :
It is situated at a distance of 65 km. from Berhampur i.e in khallikote near kairasi.It is a beautiful place comprising a complex of temples dedicated to Lord Siva, Radhakrusna,Vimala,Dadhibamana, and a perinnial stream forming a pool of crystal clear water.
Tara-Tarini :
It is situated on Taratirini hill near Purusottampur which is at a distance of 40 km. from Berhampur. Twin Goddess Tara and tarini are worshiped in the temple on the top of a hill. River Rushikulya flows at the foot of the hill.
Gopalpur- On- Sea :
This sleepy resort in Ganjam district with its deep sea was once an ancient sea port.It is 16 km. from Berhampur, having all sorts of tourist facilities.
Jaugarh :
It is situated at a distance of 35 km. from Berhampur, is famous for Ashokan Rock Edicts and other archaeological remains.
Panchama :
It is famous for its stone image of Lord Ganesh.
Mantridi :
It is the small village in Gajam district which is famous for the temple dedicated to Goddess Siddha Vairabi.
Budhakhol :
This picturesque hill is situated at the distance of 3 kms. from Buguda, Tahasil. The temple of the Lord Siva and a natural spring attracts the pilgrims.
Byghra Devi :
It is situated near Kullad of Bhanjanagar town. It is picturesque spot and is famous for the temple of Goddess Byagra Devi.
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