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Jajpur |
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Sub-Divns. |
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Panikoili . |
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Popuplation
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16,22,868 |
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Climate
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mixed climate . Hot and dry from march to june first week. Moderate cold from september
to february end .
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Language
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Oriya here is the primary language. But people from Hindi, english and Bengali belt
will be comfortable here.
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Place of attraction
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Jajpur Biraja mandira, Mahavinayak temple at Chandikhole, Buddhist traingle Ratnagiri,Udayagiri
& Lalait Giri, Baruneswar Pitha near Jajpur town , chaatia pitha and many more.
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Dish
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Indian, chinese and continental
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Goddess Biraja resides here.... that is why this place is named after her as holy
Biraja Khetra . First capital of Orissa state was Jajpur .So both in traditionally
and culturally this place is well rich and creates own identity for years. It is
also widely known as holy district of Orissa , because here Dasaswamedha Jajna was
held here in ancient times . It is believed that in ancient period this place was
a mass congregation place of many saints and piligrims. This was the Sadhana pitha
(practising centre) for thousands of saints . Inititation was made for the betterment
and peace of the society by these holy souls from right here . This district is
also called Vaitarani tirtha , where many historic temples are seen . Among them
Biraja temple, Jagannath temple, Chhatiabata temple, Ram Mandir, Siddheswar temple,
Baraha temple, Dasaswamedha ghata, Beleswar, Kilateswar, Baruneswar are worthy to
note .
Here is the Biraja Temple which was built in 13th century.After the name of Goddess
Biraja this place is also known as Biraja Peetha or Biraja Khetra. Unique rituals,
amazing traditions and miracles of Goddess Biraja has create a different identity
of this places. Here also one will find Sidheswar Temple . It is one of the oldest
temples of Jajpur district which is located at a distance of 6 kms from Jajpur town
. Here the idol is of lord Sidheswar, which is surrounded by a lot other shrines
and temples.
It is believed that taking a deep at Dasaswamedha Ghat can cure all ills and sins
of a human being. Besides these places here a lot of place are of tourist attraction
here. Here one will find Baraha Temple , Beleswar Temple,Kilateswar Temple,Jagannath
Temple,Chatiabata Temple,Baruneswar Temple,Ram Mandir and many more picnic spots
to see and move around.
This district has also a dazzling and couregeous history in Indian freedom battle.
Many freedom fighter devoted their lives for the shake of mother country . Still
history memorises a good numbers of name in this list.
Several small , medium and big rivers are flows through this area. River Brahmani,
Baitarani, Birupa , Kharasrota, Budhabalanga, Genguti, Nuanai, kelua and many more
rivers are flows through this district. Thats why this district is also called as
the river district. Often these rivers are become the cause of grievences . But
overall by the passage of time these numbers of flowing rivers has turned into lifeline
of lakhs of lives.
This district has a lot of unique places and scenes to see around . Besides Jajpur
Biraja mandira, here Mahavinayak temple at Chandikhole, Buddhist traingle at Ratnagiri,
Udayagiri & Lalait Giri, Ratnagiri national museum, Baripala sahid Bhawan near village
mirza pur, Kaipada martyr pitha, Baruneswar Pitha near Jajpur town , chaatia pitha
and many more places are to see and visit .
Mahavinayak temple: Mahavinayak temple at Cahnadikhole is about 5kms away
from NH5 . NH 5 passess through this district, which connect with Kolkata and chennai.Buddhist
triangle Ratnagiri, Udayagiri & Lalait Giri and also Ratnagiri national museum are
also within 30 to 40 kms distances form Chandikhole .
Baripala:Baripala is simply a weekly market at Bari Block of Jajpur district.
But now it has create its own identity , as a unique Sahid Bhawan is constructed
here and it becomes a place of attraction. This place is about 34 km distances form
Cahndikhole and only 5Kms from Ratnagiri Budhisim site.
Biraja Khetra: This is the Ancient name of its District Headquarter JAJPURTOWN.
Jajpur town popularly known as Biraja Khetra, the place sacred to Goddess Biraja,
the symbol of Sakti (Power). It’s a small but cute city surrounded by River Baitarani
by half circle and a High level Canal at the other half. Jajpurtown is believed
to be one time capital of then Kalinga empire.
Chhatia : Chhatia situated at a distance of 25 km from Cuttack and is famous
for an unique Jagannath Temple.
Chandikhol : Chandikhol, which is at a distance of 40 km from Cuttack, is
an attractive picnic spot with natural springs and sceneries.
Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri & Udayagiri : The three Boudh Vihars are at a distance
of 70 km from Cuttack. The famous Buddhist Complex is said to be ancient seat of
Puspagiri, the buddhist university of 7th century A.D. Recently a statue of emperor
Ashok is being discovered form Langudi hill.
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Kalinga Nagar: Kalinga Nagar is situated in Danagadi Block where currently
4 small steel plant is operating and 9 are on their way to start production.
Duburi :Duburi at a distance of 38 kms from Chandikhol towards Daitari mines
on Express Highway is going to be one of the most eminent cities in Orissa as a
no. of Steel plants have been established here.These are Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd.,
Jindal Stainless., Mesco Steels.,VISA and a few others. Also TATA is going to build
a huge plant here.
The district head quarter Panikoili is about 100kms distance from cuttack city and
125 kms distances form state capital Bhubaneswar. NH 5 is well connected to the
head quarter of this district . So best way to reach this district is by road. One
visitors will definitely enjoy his trip to this district by bus . Private vehicle
in cheap expenses is plentily available to visit this district.
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