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Gajapati
District :: Introduction
It is a new disrict. The main temples in this district are
the five Pandavas cottages and many hermitages.
The river Mahendra tanaya flows through this district. Taptapani
is an important visiting place for the tourists. Gajapati
district is also noted for its cane and bamboo handicraft
works.
..........Harabhanga,
Mahendragiri, Paralakhemundi and Gandanati are some of the
places worth visiting.
Important
Places
Taptapani
:
It is situated at a distance of 54 km. from Berhampur and
is famous hot sulphur spring surrounded by natural sceneries.
General
Information About Gajapati District
| Area
|
3,850Sq.Km. |
Forest
|
2468.98Sq.Kms. |
| Population |
5,18,448 |
Literacy
Rate |
41.73% |
| Head
quarter |
Paralakhemundi |
Vidhansabha
seats |
3 |
| Sub
division |
1 |
Villages |
1,576 |
| Blocks |
7 |
Grama
panchayat |
106 |
| Municipality |
1 |
Towns |
2 |
| N.A.C
|
1 |
Rainfall |
1284.4mm(Avg) |
| Tahasils |
4 |
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|
Block
|
Tahasils
|
Subdivisions
|
1.
Paralakhemundi sadar
2. Kasinagar
3. Gumma
4. Rayagada
5. Mohana
6. R.Udayagiri
7. Nuagada |
1.
Parakhemundi
2. R.Udayagiri.
|
1.
Paralakhemundi |
Road
map of Gajapati District
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