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Statistics
StatiArea: |
10,418Sq.Km. |
Population: |
22,21,782 [As per 2001 Census] |
District headquarters: |
Baripada |
Subdivisions: |
4 |
Blocks: |
26 |
Municipalities: |
1 |
N.A.C.: |
3 |
Tehsils: |
7 |
Forest Coverage: |
4392.13Sq.Km. |
Literacy Rate: |
52.43% |
Villages: |
3,945 |
Grama panchayat: |
316 |
Towns: |
1 |
Temperature: |
41.2(Max), 8.4(Min) |
Rainfall: |
1533.2mm(Avg) |
Overview
Even after independence, Mayurbhanj was an important kingdom of Orissa. This kingdom got merged with Orissa and on 1st January 1949 ,got the recognition of a district. This is the largest district of Orissa in terms of area and area under forest
The Mayurbhanj as pincely state was a most progressive one during British rule. The Kings of Myurbhanj were pioneere forces in the upliftment of Orissa under British rule. The have established the first Medical college of the state in Cuttack. It is named after the famous King of Mayurbahnj, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja.
Today mayurbhanj is the largest district in size in Orissa. |
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Administrative Divisions
Mayurbhanj district is divided into a number of Blocks, Tehsils and subdivisions to ease in administration. They are:
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Blocks
Baripada sadar
Rasgobindpur
Muguda
Suliapada
Betanati
Kuliana
Saraskana
Bangiriposi
Samkhunta
Batasahi
Udala
Badakhunta
Gopabandhunaga
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Kaptipada
Karanjia sadar
Guruan
Sukuruli
Jasipur
Thakurmunda
Kusumi
Bisoi
Bijitola
Jamada
Bahalada
Tiringi
Rairangpur sadar |
Tehsils
Baripada
Rairangpur
Betanati
Udala
Karanjia
Bahalada
Rasgobindapur |
Subdivisions
Baripada
Rajgangpur
Udala
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It is also recognized for its irrigation and power project named Sunei. Mayurbhanj district is famous for horn works, stone & clay works, Tussar silk, jute mills and spinning mills.
IMPORTANT PLACES
Simillipal :
The Simillipal national parks situated at a distance of 60 km from Baripada. It is spread across 2277.07sq. km. area. It is famous for the natural Wildlife sanctuary surrounded by lush green forests, springs,Mountains, and Waterfall. Tourists visit this sanctuary to watch the tigers, deers, elephants and other animals in their original habitat.
Baripada :
It is the Headquarter of the Mayurbhanj District. Ruins of ancient forts and Jagannath temple are the tourists attractions of Baripada.
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