Kalahandi District Odisha- Latest Information(2023)

Kalahandi District is a district located in the western part of the state of Odisha, India. It is one of the 30 districts of Odisha and is situated in the Mahanadi River valley and occupies the south-western portion of Odisha, bordered to the north by the Balangir district and Nuapada district, to the south by the Nabarangpur district, Koraput district and Rayagada district, and to the east by the Rayagada district, Kandhamal district and Boudh district.

Country	India
State	Odisha
Headquarters	Bhawanipatna
Total Area	7,920 km2 (3,060 sq mi)
Official Languages	Odia, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Codes	766 001,766 002
Vehicle registration	OD-08

Geography:

• Location: Kalahandi District is located between 19° 2′ N and 20° 4′ N latitude and 82° 40′ E and 83° 46′ E longitude. It covers an area of about 8,448 square kilometers.
• Topography: The district is characterized by undulating topography with a combination of plains, plateaus, and hills. It is surrounded by mountains and hills on three sides—the Eastern Ghats on the east, the Gandhamardan Hills on the west, and the Niyamgiri Hills on the south. The Balangir-Bolangir plateau lies in the northern part of the district.
• Rivers and Water Bodies: Kalahandi District is traversed by several rivers and streams. The major rivers flowing through the district include Tel, Hati, Ret, and Indravati. These rivers play a vital role in irrigation, agriculture, and the overall ecosystem of the region.
• Climate: The district experiences a tropical climate with distinct seasons. Summers (March to June) are hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 45°C (86°F to 113°F). The monsoon season (July to September) brings heavy rainfall, with an average annual precipitation of about 1,300 mm. Winters (October to February) are relatively mild, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
• Forests and Wildlife: Kalahandi District is known for its rich forest cover. The forests in the district are predominantly dry deciduous and tropical moist deciduous. They are home to a variety of flora and fauna, including species like tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, reptiles, and numerous bird species.
• Mineral Resources: Kalahandi District is rich in mineral resources. It has deposits of bauxite, dolomite, limestone, graphite, and coal. These minerals contribute to the industrial development of the district and provide employment opportunities.

Communication:

By Air	Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam are the nearest Air-Port
By Train	Bhawanipatna , Kesinga and Junagarh Road
By Road	Connected to Bhubaneswar, Raipur, and Visakhapatnam. NH-26 crosses across the district

Divisions:

Sub-Divisions	01. Bhawanipatna 02. Dharmagarh
Blocks	01. BHAWANIPATNA 02. KARLAMUNDA 03. KESINGA 04. LANJIGARH 05. MADANPUR-RAMPUR 06. NARLA 07. THUAMUL-RAMPUR 08. DHARAMGARH 09. GOLAMUNDA 10. JAIPATNA 11. JUNAGARH 12. KALAMPUR 13. KOKSARA
Tahasils	01. BHAWANIPATNA 02. KARLAMUNDA 03. KESINGA 04. LANJIGARH 05. MADANPUR-RAMPUR 06. NARLA 07. THUAMUL-RAMPUR 08. DHARAMGARH 09. GOLAMUNDA 10. JAIPATNA 11. JUNAGARH 12. KALAMPUR 13. KOKSARA
Panchayats	310 Nos
Villages	2253 Nos
Municipality & NAC	01. Bhawanipatna Municipality 02. Notified Area Council Dharmagarh 03. Notified Area Council Kesinga 04. Notified Area Council Junagarh
Parliamentary Constituencies	01. Kalahandi
Assembly Constituencies	01. Lanjigarh 02. Junagarh 03. Dharmagarh 04. Bhawanipatna 05. Narla

Helpline Numbers:

Type	Phone No.
District Control Room	06670-0230455
Fire-station:	101
Police :	100
Land Line Complain Booking:	198
Citizen’s Call center	155300
Child Helpline	1098
Women Helpline	1091
Crime Stopper	1090
Rescue & Relief	1070
Ambulance	102, 108
Social Security :	1800 345 7150

STD Codes of Kalahandi District:

Area	Code
BHAWANIPATNA, KARLAMUNDA, KESINGA,  LANJIGARH,  NARLA	06670
KALAMPUR, JUNAGARH, DHARAMGARH	6672
KOKSARA,  JAIPATNA,  GOLAMUNDA	6673
THUAMUL-RAMPUR	6675
MADANPUR-RAMPUR	6676

Tourist Places in Kalahandi District:

Amathguda fort
Asurgarh village
Ampani hills
Belkhandi
Junagarh fort
Gudahandi hills
Phurlijharan waterfall
Dokarichanchara
Karlapat village
Mohangiri village
Rabandarh

Colleges/Universities in Kalahandi District:

Amohamani College, Kalampur Principal, Amohamani College, Kalampur Chandrika Jain College, Borda Principal, Chandrika Jain College, Borda COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, BHAWANIPATNA SH-16,bhawanipatna-Raipur Road, Bhawanipatna Email : registrarouat[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 0674-2397970 Website Link : http://www.ouat.nic.in/collegeofagriculturebhawanipatna College of Teachers’ Education, Bhawanipatna Principal, College of Teachers’ Education, Bhawanipatna Phone : 6670-235206 GOVERNMENT COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) BHAWANIPATNA GOVERNMENT COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) BHAWANIPATNA-766001 Email : principal[dot]gacbpt[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 06670230241 Website Link : http://gacbhawanipatna.org/ Pincode: 766001 Government College of Engineering, Kalahandi Government College of Engineering, Kalahandi Bandhopala Bhawanipatna -76601 Website Link : http://www.gcekbpatna.ac.in/ Government Women’s College Bhawanipatna Principal Government Women’s College Bhawanipatna Phone : 6670-230723 Jaya Prakash Sandhay Mahavidyalaya, Bhawanipatna Principal , J.P. Sandhay Mahavidyalaya, Bhawanipatna Phone : 6670-231190 Kesinga Mahavidyalaya Kesinga Principal Kesinga Mahavidyalaya Kesinga Phone : 6672-222001 Maa Heera Neela Mahavidyalaya,Biswanathpur Principal Maa Heera Neela Mahavidyalaya,Biswanathpur Madanpur Rampur College Madanpur Rampur Principal Madanpur Rampur College Madanpur Rampur Phone : 6676-230343 Panchayat College Dharmagarh Principal Panchayat College Dharmagarh Phone : 6672-242364 Panchayat Mahavidyalaya,Belkhandi Principal, Panchayat Mahavidyalaya,Belkhandi Panchayat Samiti College, Narla Prinicipal Panchayat Samiti College, Narla Panchayat Samiti College,Koksara Principal,Panchayat Samiti College,Koksara Priyadarshini Indira Mahavidyalay, Junagarh Principal, Priyadarshini Indira Mahavidyalay, Junagarh Sarbamangala College, Golamunda Prinicpal Sarbamangala College, Golamunda Semlian College, Chichia Principal, Semlian College, Chichia

Banks in Kalahandi District:

Andhra Bank MAHAVIRPARA, GHODAGHAT CHOWK,BHAWANIPATNA, ORISSA Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: ALLA0212140 MICR Code: 766010002 Phone : 06670-233060 AXIS BANK STATUE SQUARE, NEAR PALACE BHAWANIPATNA, ORISSA, PIN 766001 Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: UTIB0000812 MICR Code: 766211998 BANK OF BARODA PLOT 723 , KHATA NO 93, 1ST FLOOR, OPP TOWN HALL, BHAWANI PATNA , ORISSA-766001 IFSC Code: BARB0BHAWAN Canara Bank PARADESHIPADA MAIN ROAD NEAR BALAJI TEMPLE BHAWANIPATANA ,PIN- 766001 IFSC Code:CNRB0004134 Phone : 9540613360 Central Bank of India Branch BHAWANIPATNA Branch Code 284393 MAHABIRPARA, PUSHPA LODGE LANE, AT BY PO BHAWANIPATNA-766001, ODISHA IFSC Code CBIN0284393 Corporation Bank Branch : Bhawanipatna Near Dayanidhi Chowk,bhawanipatna 766001 Orissa IFSC Code : CORP0001980 Phone : 9776235551 DCB BANK LTD DCB BANK LTD., BHAWANIPATNA BRANCH, PLOT NO. 3099, NUAPADA, WARD NO. 3, BHAWANIPATNA, ODISHA, PIN – 766001 Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: DCBL0000217 Phone : 9937020008 HDFC BANK LTD HDFC BANK LTD MANIKESWARI CHOWK , PIN 766001 Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: HDFC0001958 MICR Code: 766240002 Phone : +919937903333 ICICI BANK LTD ICICI BANK LTD., BHAWANIPATNA, COLLEGE ROAD, OPPOSITE-INFORMATION OFFICE, BHAWANIPATNA, 766001 Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: ICIC0000777 MICR Code: 766229002 INDIAN BANK PLOT NO 1552 JAGANNATH TEMPLE ROAD BHAWANIPATNA -766001, Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: IDIB000B107 Phone : 9540613360 INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK Manikeswari Chouk, MANIKESWARI CHOWK ,BHAWANIPATNA ,PIN 766001 Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: IOBA0000707 MICR Code: 766020002 Email : bank2[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 06670-230781 ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE SATYAM TALKIES ROAD, GHODAGHAT CHOWK, , BHAWANIPATNA-766001 Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: ORBC0101693 MICR Code: 766022002 Phone : 0674-2544852 Website Link : https://www.obconline.co.in/ State Bank of India Near District Headquarters Medical IFSC Code: SBIN0000039 SYNDICATE BANK PLOT NO 1021 BBC PADA MAIN RD AT PO BHAWANIPATNA ORISSA 766001 INDIA Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: SYNB0008073 THE FEDERAL BANK LTD THE FEDERAL BANK LTD JAGANNATH TEMPLE ROAD, BHAWANIPATNA, ORISSA , PINCODE – 766001 Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: FDRL0002192 Email : BAW[at]FEDERALBANK[dot]CO[dot]IN The Odisha State Co-Operative Bank ltd. The Odisha State Co-Operative Bank ltd. Bhahadur Bagicha Pada Bhawanipatna – 766001 Email : oscbmd[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 06670230786 Website Link : http://bankab.com UCO Bank AT MOHABIRPARA, Near SOMNNATH HOTEL Website Link : https://www.ucobank.com/english/home.aspx UNION BANK OF INDIA OPPOSITE DIC OFFICE, COLLEGE ROAD, Branch: BHAWANIPATNA IFSC Code: UBIN0560022 MICR Code: 766026002 Utkal Gramya Bank Bahadur Bagicha Pada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 Bhawanipatna

Schools in Kalahandi District:

Braja Mohan High School B.M. High School, Ghoda Hat Chowk Bhawanipatna-766001 Phone : 6670-232878 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Narla , Odisha, Pin:-766100 Website Link : http://www.jnvkalahandi.nic.in Kendriya Vidyalaya Dharamgarh Kendriya Vidyalaya Dharamgarh Campus of Junior Vocational College Near Govt. Boys High School Dharamgarh Email : kvdharamgarh[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 06672-242057 Website Link : http://kvdharamgarh.org/ Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhawanipatna Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhawanipatna bhawanipatna- narla road Phone : 6670-233401 Website Link : http://www.kvbhawanipatna.org Town High School Puruna Para, Mahabirpara, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 Phone : 06670-230305

Hospitals in Kalahandi District:

Community Health Center, Junagarh Medical Officer Community Health Center. Junagarh , Junagarh, Mobile: 9439980260 Phone : 6672-243131 Community Health Center,Kalampur. Medical Officer Community Health Center,Kalampur Phone : 9439980235 Community Health Centre Biswanathpur Medical Officer Community Health Centre Biswanathpur , Lanjigarh, Mobile: 9439980321 Phone : 6677-245024 Community Health Centre Borda Medical Officer Community Health Centre Borda Bhawanipatna , Kalahandi, Mobile: 9439980175 Phone : 6670-238530 Community Health Centre Chapuria Medical Officer Community Health Centre Chapuria Golamunda,Kalahandi, Mobile:9439918548 Phone : 6672-248179 Community Health Centre Chiliguda Medical Officer Community Health Centre Chiliguda Junagarh – Kalampur Road, Junagarh, Kalahandi Phone : 7008037985 Community Health Centre Jaipatna Medical Officer Community Health Centre Jaipatna Jaipatna Phone : 9439980134 Community Health Centre Karlamunda Medical Officer Community Health Centre Karlamunda Phone : 9439980458 Community Health Centre Kesinga Medical Officer Community Health Centre Kesinga Kesinga Phone : 9439980026 Community Health Centre Koksara Medical Officer Community Health Centre Koksara Koksara Phone : 9439998268 Community Health Centre Lanjigarh Community Health Centre Lanjigarh Lanjigarh Phone : 8984698472 Community Health Centre Madanpur Rampur Medical Officer Community Health Centre Madanpur Rampur Madanpur Rampur Phone : 9439980056 Community Health Centre Narla Medical Officer Community Health Centre Narla, Narla Phone : 9439980087 Community Health Centre Parla Medical Officer Community Health Centre Parla Parla, Dharmagarh Phone : 9439980413 Community Health Centre Pastikudi Medical Officer Community Health Centre Pastikudi Pastikudi, Kesinga Phone : 9439980012 Community Health Centre Thuamul Rampur Medical Officer Community Health Centre Thuamul Rampur Thuamul Rampur Phone : 9439980490 District Headquarters Hospital District Headquarters Hospital Bhawanipatba-766001 Email : dpmukalahandi[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 6670-233761 Government TB Hospital Uditnarayanpur Superintendent Government TB Hospital Uditnarayanpur Superintendent : 9437340653 Phone : 6670-213894 Sub Division Hospital Dharmagarh Sub Division Hospital Dharmagarh SDMO : 9439980396 Phone : 6672-242815

NGOs in Kalahandi District:

AFC India Ltd. At/ Po-Bhawanipatna Email : krushnamishra1[at]gmail[dot]com Pincode: 766001 ANTODAYA Bahadur Bagicha pada, Bhawanipatna, Phone : 9437070038 Pincode: 766001 Bikash 3141/161 KLD & IGR 22731/321 (22-07-2002) BIRANCHI NARAYAN JOSHI, DIRECTOR BIKASH TV CENTER PADA, BHAWANIPATNA, PIN-766001, ORISSA BRUNDABAN SANSKRUTIK ANUSTHAN Unique Id of VO/NGO OR/2009/0022882 Registration Number KLD 1532/83-1995-96 Brundaban Sanskrutik Anusthan, College Road, Jagannath Pada, Kesinga, Orissa, PIN-766012 Email : akshyad[at]yahoo[dot]com Care India At/ Po-Irrigation Colony, Bhawanipatna Email : jagdish[at]careindia[dot]org Pincode: 766001 Chetna Organic Farmers Association At/ Po-Bhawanipatna Email : gsrao[at]chetnaorganic[dot]org[dot]in Pincode: 766001 DAPTA kld.469-20-1991 (23-01-1990) Mr.Raju Sharma Secretary, DAPTA Near Old cinema Hall Po:Bhawanipatna,Pin: 766001 Faith Friends Fellowship Society KLD-3355/373 (27-12-2002) At/Po- Mahichala, Orissa-766023 FRIENDS ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL RECONSTRUCTION (FARR) At/ Po-Hill Town Bhawanipatna Email : farrkalahandi[at]gmail[dot]com Pincode: 766001 Gram Vikash At-Kumudabahal, Gopalpur, Th rampur Email : narahari[at]gramvikas[dot]org Pincode: 766001 Harsha Trust At/ Po-Golamunda Email : harshaho[at]harshatrust[dot]org Pincode: 766016 Jana Kalyana At/ Po-Bhawanipatna Email : badakaekata[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in Pincode: 766001 Janasahajya At/ Po-Lanjigarh Email : janasahajya[at]rediffmail[dot]com Pincode: 766027 Jehovah Jireh Missions 3769/170 (23-08-2007) MASANIMUNDA, KESINGA, ORISSA, 766012 KARRTABYA At/Po-Chhoriagarh Via-Mahichala Pin-766023, Orissa, Telephone No-06672-243516 Email : karrtabya2004[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in Phone : 9437154375 Website Link : http://www.karrtabya-ngo.org Pincode: 766023 Lok Yojana KLD-945-63 1992-1993 (31-07-1992) KARPA RENGSAPALI SOSIA PIN CODE 766029 Luthern World Service India Trust At/ Po-Ram Nagar Pada, Bhawanipatna Email : kalahandi[at]lwsi[dot]org Pincode: 766001 Mahashakti Foundation 2461 IV-1 (19-11-2004) Sanchaya Shakti Bhawan , At/Po Madanpur Rampur , Orissa Pin : 766102 Public Health Resource Network At-SunilSandhya Nivas, Mandar Bagicha Pada, Lal Bahadur Stadium, Po- Bhawanipatna, Ps-Bhawanipatna, Pin-766001 Email : kalahandi[at]phrnindia[dot]org Pincode: 766001 Rural Technology Management Khadi and Village Industry Society At/ Po-Dharmagarh Email : rtmkvis[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in Pincode: 766015 Sahabhagi Vikas Abhiyan At/ Po-Bhawanipatna Email : svakalahandi[at]gmail[dot]com Pincode: 766001 SANDHAN At/ Po-Bhawanipatna Email : sandhan2002[at]gmail[dot]com Pincode: 766001 SANGRAM At/ Po-Dharamgarh Email : bnaik555[at]gmail[dot]com Pincode: 766001 SANJOGA At/ Po-Junagarh Email : snjkbj[at]rediffmail[dot]com Pincode: 766014 SEBA JAGAT At/Po-M.Rampur Orissa-766102 Email : sebajagat[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 9437070326 Website Link : http://www.sebajagat.org Pincode: 766102 Sebaniketan At/ Po-Koksara Email : sevaniketanladugaon[at]rediffmail[dot]com Pincode: 766019 Selco Foundation At/ Po-Bhawanipatna Email : asit[at]selcofoundation[dot]org Pincode: 766001 Tata Trust At/Po-Bhawanipatna Email : pkpradhan[at]tatatrusts[dot]org Pincode: 766001 The Human Development At/ Po-Dharamgarh Email : thdorissa[at]gmail[dot]com Pincode: 766001 Vision KLD/2705/63 of 2000 (24-07-2000) Administrative Office: At: shanbhu nagar pada PO: Bhawanipatna PIN: 766001 Tele Fax: 06670 234481 E mail: visionkalahandi@yahoo.com, Email : visionkalahandi[at]gmail[dot]com Visionaries For Integrated Social Initiatives Of Network KLD/2705/63 (24-07-2000) At: Anukulya Bhawan,SAMBHU NAGAR, PO: Bhawanipatna, Dist: Kalahandi, PIN: 766001, ORISSA