Ganjam Odisha- Latest Information(2023)
Ganjam is a district located in the eastern state of Odisha, India. It is one of the 30 districts in Odisha and has its headquarters in Chhatrapur. Ganjam district is known for its rich cultural heritage, historical sites, and natural beauty.
Geography:
Ganjam District is from 19.4 to 20.17 degree North Latitude and 84.7 to 85.12 degree East Longitude. It covers an area of 8070.60 sq km. Ganjam district is located in the southern part of the state of Odisha. The Bay of Bengal borders it to the east, the districts of Puri and Khordha to the north, Gajapati district to the west, and the districts of Srikakulam and Vizianagaram in the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh to the south. The district is broadly divided into two divisions, the Coastal plain area in the east and the hill and tablelands in the west. The eastern ghats run along the western side of the District. The climate of Ganjam is characterized by an equable temperature around the year, particularly in the coastal regions. The District‘s cold season from December to February is followed by the hot season from March to May. The District experiences a normal annual rainfall of 1444 MMS. |
Divisions:
Subdivisions | 1. Berhampur 2. Bhanjanagar 3. Chhatrapur |
Blocks | 1.Aska 2.Beguniapada 3.Bellaguntha 4. Bhanjanagar 5.Buguda 6.Chhatrapur 7.Chikiti 8.Dharakote 9.Digapahandi 10.Ganjam 11.Hinjilicut 12.Jagannathprasad 13.Kabisurya Nagar 14.Khalikote 15.Kukudakhandi 16.Patrapur 17.Polsara 18.Purusottampur 19.Rangeilunda 20.Sankhemundi 21.Seragad 22.Surada |
Tehsils | 1.Aska 2.Bellaguntha 3.Berhampur 4.Bhanjanagar 5.Buguda 6.Chhatrapur 7.Chikiti 8.Dharakote 9.Digapahandi 10.Ganjam 11.Hinjilicut 12.Jagannathprasad 13.Kabisuryanagar 14.Kanisi 15.Khalikote 16.Kodala 17.Kukudakhandi 18.Patrapur 19.Polsara 20.Purusottampur 21.Sanakhemundi 22.Seragad 23.Surada |
ULBs | 1.Aska (NAC) 2.Bellaguntha (NAC) 3.Bhanjanagar (NAC) 4.Buguda (NAC) 5.Chatrapur (NAC) 6.Chikiti (NAC) 7.Digapahandi (NAC) 8.Ganjam (NAC) 9.Gopalpur (NAC) 10.Hinjili Municipality 11.Kabisurya Nagar (NAC) 12.Khalikote (NAC) 13.Kodala (NAC) 14.Polosora (NAC) 15.Purusottampur (NAC) 16.Rambha (NAC) 17.Sorada (NAC) 18.Berhampur Municipal Corporation |
Communication:
By Air The nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar Airport- 155 Km By Train Nearest Railway Station is Chatrapur. By Road From Bhubaneswar, it is 150 km on the N.H. 16. |
Other Information:
Country | India |
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State | Odisha |
Headquarters | Chatrapur |
Total Area | 8,206 km2 (3,168 sq mi) |
Demonym | Ganjami |
Official Languages | Odia |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN code | 761 xxx / 760 xxx |
Vehicle registration | OD-07(for Ganjam) OD-32 (for Bhanjanagar) |
Sex ratio | 0.981 |
Literacy | 83.86% |
Precipitation | 1,295.6 millimetres (51.01 in) |
Helpline Numbers
DESCRIPTION | NUMBER |
Ambulance | 108 |
Child Helpline | 1098 |
Women Helpline | 1091 |
Local Police Station | 100 |
Citizen’s Call center | 155300 |
N.H.A.I. Help Line | 1033 |
Traffic Help Line | 1095 |
Fire Help Line | 101 |
(COVID-19) District Helpline Number | 0680-2224798 9439983956 |
Police StationsÂ
1.Aska PS 2.BN PUR PS 3.BADA BAZAR PS 4.Badagada PS 5.Bhanjanagar PS 6.Buguda PS 7.Chamakhandi PS 8.Chatrapur PS 9.Dharakote PS 10.Digapahandi PS 11.Energy PS (Bhanjanagar) 12.Energy PS (Chatrapur) 13.Gangapur PS 14.Ganjam PS 15.GOLANTHARA PS 16.GOPALPUR PS 17.Hinjili PS 18.Jaganathprasad PS 19.JARADA PS 20.Kabisuryanagar PS 21.Khallikote PS 22.Kodala PS 23.MAHILA PS 24.Marine PS (Arjipally) 25.NUAGAM PS 26.Pattapur PS 27.Polasora PS 28.Purusottampur PS 29.RAILWAY PS 30.Rambha PS 31.SADAR PS 32.Sheragada PS 33.Sorada PS 34.Tarasing PS 35.Town PS
Tourist Places
Gopalpur Seabeach | Direction Map |
Tara Tarini Temple | Direction Map |
Chilika (Rambha) | Direction Map |
Nirmaljhar – The Pure Stream | Direction Map |
Humuri Tampara- A Sweet Water Lake | Direction Map |
Mahurikalua – Shakti Peetha | Direction Map |
Buddhakhol – Panchu Mahadeva Temple | Direction Map |
TAPTAPANI – A Hot Water Spring | Direction Map |
Narayani devi Temple | Direction Map |
Olive Ridley turtles at Rushikulya | Direction Map |
Bhairabi Temple | Direction Map |
Panchama – Siddhi Vinayak Temple | Direction Map |
Pota Gada Fort | Direction Map |