Koraput Odisha- Latest Information(2023)
Koraput is a district located in the state of Odisha, India. It is situated in the southern part of the state and is known for its natural beauty, rich tribal culture, and historical significance. It is surrounded by the districts of Rayagada to the east, Bastar district of Chhattisgarh to the west, Malkangiri district to the south, and Nabarangpur district to the north.
Geography:
| Koraput district is located between 18 degrees 13’ and 19 degrees 10’ North Latitudes and 82 degrees 5’ and 83 degrees 23’ East Longitudes. It shares its borders with Rayagada District, Nabarangpur District, Kalanhandi District on the north, Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on the west, Malkangiri District on the south, and with Alluri Sitharama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts of Andhra Pradesh on the east. Its area is 8,807 km2, making it the third largest district of Odisha after Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh. |
Divisions:
| Subdivision | 1. Jeypore 2. Koraput |
| Blocks | Koraput Jeypore Bandhugaon Boipariguda Dasamantapur Borigumma Laxmipur Kotpad Machhakund (Lamtaput) Kundura Nandapur Narayanpatna Pottangi Similiguda |
| Tehsils | Koraput Jeypore Bandhugaon Boipariguda Dasamantapur Borigumma Laxmipur Kotpad Machhakund (Lamtaput) Kundura Nandapur Narayanpatna Pottangi Similiguda |
| Grama Panchayats | 240 nos |
| Assembly Constituency | 1. Lakshmipur 2. Kotpad 3. Jeypore 4. Koraput 5. Pottangi |
| Parliamentary Constituency | Koraput |
| Police stations | 23 Nos |
Communication
| By Air The nearest airstrip is at Jeypore (Odisha), 25 km from Koraput Visakhapatnam (Andra Pradesh) airport to Koraput 202 km. By Train Well connected from Vijayanagaram (A P), Visakhapatnam (A P), Bhubaneswar & Calcutta. By Road NH 26 passes through the District. Buses available from Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur,Rayagada,Vijayanagaram (AP), Visakhapatnam (AP) |
Tourist Places
| Name of Tourist Spots | Distance on Road from District Headquarters (in Kms.) | Distance on Road from State Headquarters (in Kms.) | Connectivity to Dist. Headquarter by Bus/Rail Services | Importance of the Spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koraput | 0 | 503 | Bus | Sabar Srikhetra & Tribal Museum |
| Sunabeda | 18 | 521 | Bus | Scenic Spot, Jagannath Temple, HAL, MIG & Sukhoi Factory |
| Subai | 35 | 538 | Bus | Jaina Monuments & Temple |
| Bagra | 25 | 528 | Bus | Waterfall, Scenic Spot |
| Gupteswar | 80 | 583 | Bus | Cave Shrine of Lord Shiva |
| Jolaput | 77 | 580 | Bus | Dam Reservoir & Scenic Beauty |
| Nandapur | 45 | 548 | Bus | Historical Site |
| Duduma (Machhkund) | 80 | 583 | Bus | Waterfall& Hydro Electricity Project |
| Deomali | 60 | 563 | Bus | Highest Mountain Peak of Odisha & Scenic Beauty (1672 meters) |
| Kechela | 71 | 574 | Bus | Jaina Site |
| Balda Cave | 62 | 565 | Bus | Cave Shrine of Goddesses Nageswari and Eco Point |
| Raja Cave | 90 | 593 | Bus | Balmiki Ashram and Raja Cave |
| Gulmi | 100 | 603 | Bus | Scenic Spot on the River Kolab |
Helpline Numbers
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| District Help Line | 1077 |
| Local Police Station | 100 |
| Elder Person Help Line | 1090 |
| Women Help Line | 1091 |
| Children Help Line | 1098 |
| Coastal helpline | 1093 |
| Fire Help Line | 101 |
| Ambulance Help Line | 108 |
| Janani Ambulance Help Line | 102 |
| Traffic Help Line | 1095 |
| N.H.A.I. Help Line | 1033 |
FAIR & FESTIVALS
| Name | Place |
|---|---|
| Parab | Koraput (November 16th to 18th) |
| Jagar Mela(Maha Shiv Ratri) | Gupteswar & All The Shaiva Pitha (Feb.-March) |
| Ratha Yatra & Bahuda Yatra | All Over The District (June-July) |
| Bali Yatra | Jeypore, Borigumma, Kotpad, Boipariguda (Feb.-March) |
| Dola Purnima | Nandapur, Jeypore, Borigumma (March-April) |
| Mutyalama Yatra | Koraput (April-May, 9 Days) |
| Batomangala Yatra | Koraput (March-April, 9 Days) |
| Neelabadi Yatra | Narayanpatna (Jan.-Feb.) |
| Dussehra (Lathi Yatra) | Jeypore (Sept.-Oct.) |
| Sravana Purnima | All Over The District (July-August) |
| Chaitra Parba | All Over The District (March-April) |
| Nua Khai | All Over The District (August-September) |
Colleges/Universities
| Aeronautics College Sunabeda Sunabeda Pin: 763002 Biju Patnaik College kundra pin: 764012 Central University of Odisha (CUO) Landiguda Pin: 764021 Email : info[at]cuo[dot]ac[dot]in Website Link : http://cuo.ac.in DAV College of Teachers Education Pin: 764020 Government College Koraput Pin: 764020 Government Womens College Jeypore Jeypore, Pin: 764001 Koraput SLNMCH Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital Email : slnmchkoraput[dot]od[at]gov[dot]in Pincode: 764020 Kotpad College Kotpad Pin: 764058 Laxmipur College Laxmipur Pin: 765013 Semiliguda College Semeliguda Pin: 764036 Sindhadebi Mahavidyalaya Nandapur Nandapur Pin: 764037 Sunabeda Womens Degree College, Sunabeda Sunabeda Pincode: 763002 Vikram Deb College Jeypore Jeypore, Pin: 764001 |
