Kandhamal District Odisha- Latest Information(2023)
Kandhamal District is a district located in the southern part of the state of Odisha, India. It is one of the 30 districts of Odisha and is situated in the eastern Ghats region. The district also known as Phulbani district is a district in the state of Odisha, India. The District headquarters of the district is Phulbani. Kandhamal is famous for its local turmeric renowned as ‘Kandhamal Haldi’.
Country | India |
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State | Odisha |
Headquarters | Phulbani |
Total Area | 8,021 km2 (3,097 sq mi) |
Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
Official Languages | Odia, English |
Other Local Language | Kui |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN Codes | 762 xxx |
Vehicle registration | OD-12 |
Precipitation | 1,587 millimetres (62.5 in) |
Avg. summer temperature | 40 °C (104 °F) |
Avg. winter temperature | 5 °C (41 °F) |
Geographical Overview
- Location: Kandhamal District is located between 19° 34′ N and 20° 36′ N latitude and 83° 34′ E and 84° 34′ E longitude. It covers an area of about 8,024 square kilometers.
- Topography: The district is characterized by hilly terrain and dense forests. It is situated in the Eastern Ghats mountain range and is surrounded by hills and mountains. The highest peak in the district is Deomali, which stands at an elevation of about 1,672 meters.
- Rivers and Water Bodies: Kandhamal District is home to several rivers and water bodies. The major rivers flowing through the district include the Saluki, Bada Saluki, Baliguda, and Phulbani. These rivers serve as a source of water for irrigation and agriculture.
- Climate: The district experiences a tropical climate with distinct seasons. Summers (March to June) are hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 40°C (86°F to 104°F). The monsoon season (July to September) brings heavy rainfall, with an average annual precipitation of about 1,500 mm. Winters (October to February) are relatively cool, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
- Forests and Wildlife: Kandhamal District is known for its rich forest cover. The forests in the district are predominantly tropical moist deciduous and tropical dry deciduous. They are home to a variety of flora and fauna, including species like elephants, leopards, deer, langurs, and numerous bird species.
Transportation and Connectivity
By Air | The Nearest Air Port: Biju Patnaik International Airport Bhubaneswar, 211 km away from the District Headquarter. |
By Train | The Nearest Railway Station: Berhampur, 165 Kms away from the District Headquarter. |
By Road | Nearest bus stops: Phulbani Bus Stand, 1 kms from District Headquarter. Phulbani is the Headquarter Town of Kandhamal District. So, regular Bus services are available from different places of the state and to different Tourist Places of the District. One can journey to These tourist places by Bus or Taxi. |
Administrative Divisions
Sub-Divisions | 01. Phulbani 02. Balliguda |
Blocks | 01. Phulbani 02. Khajuripada 03. Phiringia 04. Balliguda 05. Daringbadi 06. K. Nuagaon 07. Raikia 08. Kotagarh 19. Tikabali 10. G. Udayagiri 11. Chakapad 12. Tumudibandh |
Tahasils | 01. Phulbani 02. Khajuripada 03. Phiringia 04. Balliguda 05. Daringbadi 06. K. Nuagaon 07. Raikia 08. Kotagarh 19. Tikabali 10. G. Udayagiri 11. Chakapad 12. Tumudibandh |
Panchayats | 171 Nos |
Villages | 2515 Nos |
Municipality & NAC | 01. Bhawanipatna Municipality 02. Notified Area Council Dharmagarh 03. Notified Area Council Kesinga 04. Notified Area Council Junagarh |
Parliamentary Constituencies | 01. BALIGUDA |
Assembly Constituencies | 01. -Kandhamal 02. Balliguda 03. Phulbani |
Police Stations
Sr. No. | Police Stations Name |
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1 | Town PS Phulbani |
2 | Sadar PS Phulbani |
3 | Khajuripada PS |
4 | Gochhapada PS |
5 | Tikabali PS |
6 | Balliguda PS |
7 | Brahmnigaon PS |
8 | Daringbadi PS |
9 | Tumudibandh PS |
10 | Kotagarh PS |
11 | Belghar PS |
12 | Energy PS Phulbani |
13 | Chakapad PS |
14 | Kanjamendi Nuagaon PS |
15 | G.Udayagiri PS |
16 | Raikia PS |
17 | Phiringia PS |
18 | Sarangada PS |
Helpline Numbers
Description | Contact Number |
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Local Police Station | 100 |
Elder Person Help Line | 1090 |
Women Help Line | 1091 |
Children Help Line | 1098 |
Fire Help Line | 101 |
Ambulance Help Line | 108 |
Janani Ambulance Help Line | 102 |
Traffic Help Line | 1095 |
N.H.A.I. Help Line | 1033 |
STD Codes
Sl.No. | Area | STD Code |
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1 | Phiringia | 06845 |
2 | Khajuriapada | 06842 |
3 | Kandhamal | 06842 |
4 | Raikia | 06847 |
5 | Tumudibandha | 06840 |
6 | K.Nuagaon | 06846 |
7 | Kotagarh | 06848 |
8 | Chakapada | 06847 |
9 | Daringibadi | 06849 |
10 | G.Udyagiri | 06847 |
11 | Baliguda | 06846 |
12 | K.Nuagaon | 06846 |
Tourist Places in Kandhamal District
Belghar | |
Barala Devi Temple | |
Daringbadi | |
Jagannath Temple | |
Mandasaru, Raikia | |
Putudi |
Colleges/Universities in Kandhamal District
Adibasi (Junior) College Adibasi (Junior) College, Balliguda Pincode: 762103 Adivasi Degree College Adivasi Degree College Square, Balliguda, Odisha. Pincode: 762103 Ambedkar (Junior) Mahavidyalaya Ambedkar (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, Khajuripada Pincode: 762012 AMCS (Degree) College AMCS (Degree) College, Tikaballi Pincode: 762010 AMCS (Junior) College AMCS (Junior) College, Tikaballi Pincode: 762010 Anchalika (Junior) College Anchalika (Junior) College, Guttingia Pincode: 762106 Anchalika (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, Sankarakhol Anchalika (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, Sankarakhol Pincode: 762019 Biju Patnaik Institute of Technology Biju Patnaik Institute of Technology,Phulbani Pincode: 762001 Dr. Ambedkar National (Junior) College Dr. Ambedkar National (Junior) College, Daringbadi Pincode: 762104 Eklavya Model (Junior) Residential School Eklavya Model (Junior) Residential School, Mahasinghi Pincode: 762103 Government (Autonomous) College, Phulbani University: Berhampur University, Berhampur Government (Junior) College Government (Junior) College, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 Government B Ed College,Kalinga, Kandhamal Government B Ed College,Kalinga Pincode: 760022 Government Polytechnic Government Polytechnic, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 Government Teacher Training College Phulbani Email : saratsethi87[at]yahoo[dot]com Govt Teachers Training College Govt Teachers Training College, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 Indira Priyadarshni Women’s (Junior) College Indira Priyadarshni Women’s (Junior) College, G. Udayagiri Pincode: 762100 Industrial Training Institute Phulbani Industrial Training Institute, Phulbani, At/Po:-Phulbani Phone : 06842-253753 Jeevan Jyoti (Degree) Mahavidyalaya Jeevan Jyoti (Degree) Mahavidyalaya, Raikia Pincode: 762101 Jeevan Jyoti (Junior) Mahavidyalaya Jeevan Jyoti (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, Raikia Pincode: 762101 K. B. HIST JR COLLEGE K. B. HIST JR COLLEGE, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 Kalinga (Degree) Mahavidyalaya Kalinga (Degree) Mahavidyalaya, G.Udayagiri Pincode: 762100 Kalinga (Junior) Mahavidyalaya Kalinga (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, G. Udayagiri Pincode: 762100 Kandhamal (Degree) Mahavidyalaya Kandhamal (Degree) Mahavidyalaya, Sarangagada Pincode: 762106 Kandhamal (Junior) Mahavidyalaya Kandhamal (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, Sarangagada Pincode: 762011 Kuidana Indira Gandhi Memorial (Degree) College Kuidana Indira Gandhi Memorial (degree) College in Linepada Pincode: 762001 Kuidana Indira Gandhi Memorial (Junior) College Kuidana Indira Gandhi Memorial (Junior) College, Lilnepade Pincode: 762027 Netaji Subash Boss (Degree) College Netaji Subash Boss (Degree) College, Tumudibandha Pincode: 762107 Netaji Subash Boss (Junior) College Netaji Subash Boss (Junior) College, Tumudibandha Pincode: 762107 Panchyat (Degree) College Panchyat (Degree) College, Phiringa Pincode: 762011 Panchyat (Junior) College Panchyat (Junior) College, Phiringa Pincode: 762011 Rusimal (Degree) Mahavidyalaya Rusimal (Degree) Mahavidyalaya, Bamunigam Pincode: 762021 Rusimal (Junior) Mahavidyalaya Rusimal (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, Bamunigam Pincode: 762021 S.M. Government Women’s College, Phulbani University: Berhampur University, S.S. Asharamji Bapu (Junior) Mahavidyalaya S.S. Asharamji Bapu (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, Kotogarh, Pincode: 762105 Sanjaya Memorial Government Women’s (Junior) College Sanjaya Memorial Government Women’s (Junior) College, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 Santha Asharam Bapu Degree College Santha Asharam Bapu Degree College, Kotgarh Pincode: 762105 Sri Balaji (Junior) College Sri Balaji (Junior) College, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 |
Banks in Kandhamal District:
Allahabad Bank (Phulbani) Phulbani PIN – 762001 Phone : 9540613360 Pincode: 762001 Andhra Bank (Baliguda) Opp Boys High School Phone : 18004251515 Website Link : https://www.andhrabank.in/english/home.aspx Pincode: 762103 Andhra Bank (Phulbani) Main Road,Anand Bazar, Phulbani Phone : 18004251515 Website Link : https://www.andhrabank.in/english/home.aspx Pincode: 762001 AXIS BANK (Baliguda Branch) Ground Floor Patakhanda Street Chowk Main Road Email : customer[dot]services[at]axisbank[dot]com Phone : 18002095577 Website Link : https://www.axisbank.com Pincode: 762103 AXIS BANK (PHULBANI) Ground Floor Hatapada, Hill View Road Phulbani, [In Front Of Lic Building] Email : customer[dot]services[at]axisbank[dot]com Phone : 18002095577 Website Link : https://www.axisbank.com Pincode: 762001 Bank Of Baroda (Phulbani, Orissa) Rammandir Road,Hatapada, Phulbani Phone : 1800223344 Website Link : https://www.bankofbaroda.in Pincode: 762001 Canara Bank (Phulbani) Main Raod, Ganesh Market, Phulbani Phone : 18004250018 Website Link : https://www.canarabank.com Pincode: 762001 CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA (Phulbani Branch) Near Block Office, 1st Floor, Phulbani 762001, Odisha Pincode: 762001 HDFC Bank Ltd (Phulbani) Hdfc Bank Ltd Plot Number 634 Ganesh Bazaar Main Road Phulbani Odisha 762001 Email : pnohdfcbank[at]hdfcbank[dot]com Phone : 18004254332 Website Link : https://www.hdfcbank.com Pincode: 762001 ICICI Bank Ltd.(Phulbani Branch) Main Road, Ganesh Bazar Phulbani Orissa Phone : 18002003344 Website Link : https://www.icicibank.com Pincode: 762001 IDBI Bank (Phulbani) Main Road,Near Sbi Bazar Branch,Po By Ps Phulbani Phone : 18002001947 Website Link : https://www.idbibank.in Pincode: 762001 India Post Payments Bank (Phulbani Branch) Phulbani Branch, Head Post Office, Phulbani – 762001. Website Link : https://www.ippbonline.com/ Pincode: 761998 Indian Bank (Phulbani) Jiringipada Prakrutibihar Main Road Phulbani, Phone : 180042500000 Website Link : https://www.indianbank.in Pincode: 762001 STATE BANK OF INDIA (Nuagaon Adb Branch) K.Nuagaon Phone : 18004253800 Pincode: 762102 State Bank Of India (Phiringia) At/Po Phiringia Phone : 18004253800 Pincode: 762009 State Bank Of India (Regional Business Office, Phulbani) Regional Business Office,Madikunda Chhak,Main Road, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 State Bank Of India (Rural Central Processing Centre, Phulbani) Madikunda Square,Kandhamal, Phulbani Phone : 18004253800 Pincode: 762001 State Bank Of India (Tikabali) Tikabali Phone : 18004253800 Pincode: 762010 Syndicate Bank (Phulbani) Plot No 593/1580 Hatapada Phulbani Phone : 180030113333 Website Link : https://www.syndicatebank.in Pincode: 762001 Uco Bank (Baliguda) Patakhanda At/Po-Balliguda Phone : 18002740123 Website Link : https://www.ucobank.com Pincode: 762103 Union Bank Of India (Phulbani) Phulbani Pin-762001 Pincode: 762001 |
Hospitals in Kandhamal District:
Arapaju Primary Health Centre Arapaju Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762029 Badagada Primary Health Centre Badagada Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762101 Balandapada OH Balandapada OH, Pincode:Â 762011 Baliguda Sub Division Hospital SDH ,Baliguda Pincode:Â 762103 Bamunigam Primary Health Centre Bamunigam Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762104 Barikumpa Primary Health Centre Barikumpa Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762012 Barkhama Community Health Centre Barkhama Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762001 Belghara OH Belghara OH, Pincode:Â 762107 Bilabadi Primary Health Centre Bilabadi Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762012 Bisipada Primary Health Centre Bisipada Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762029 Brhmanpad Community Health Centre Brhmanpad Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762001 Budaguda Primary Health Centre Budaguda Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762104 Daringibadi Community Health Centre Daringibadi Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762104 District Head HQ Hospital Kandhamal Phulbani, Kandhamal Pin- 762001 Durgapanga Primary Health Centre Durgapanga Primary Health Centre, Pincode:Â 762105 G.Udayagiri Community Health Centre G.Udayagiri Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762100 Gadapur OH Gadapur OH Pincode:Â 762104 Gochhapara Primary Health Centre Gochhapara Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762011 Gresingia Community Health Centre Gresingia Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762100 Gumagarh Community Health Centre Gumagarh Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762029 Gutingia Primary Health Centre Gutingia Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762010 Indragarh Primary Health Centre Indragarh Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762101 Jidubadi Primary Health Centre Jidubadi Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762102 Judabali Primary Health Centre Judabali Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762105 Kalinga(G.Udayagiri) Primary Health Centre Kalinga(G.Udayagiri) Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762022 Katringia Primary Health Centre Katringia Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762029 Kelamaha Primary Health Centre Kelamaha Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762011 Khajuripada Community Health Centre Khajuripada Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762012 Khamankhole Primary Health Centre Khamankhole Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762001 Khariapada Primary Health Centre Khariapada Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762100 Kotagada OH Kotagada OH Pincode:Â 762105 Kurtamagarh Primary Health Centre Kurtamagarh Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762107 Lankagarh Primary Health Centre Lankagarh Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762107 Linepada Primary Health Centre Linepada Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762001 Mardipanga Primary Health Centre Mardipanga Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762104 Naringjhola Primary Health Centre Naringjhola Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762001 Nuagaon Community Health Centre Nuagaon Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762102 Nuapadar Primary Health Centre Nuapadar Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762011 Paburia Primary Health Centre Paburia Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762010 Panga Primary Health Centre Panga Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762011 Phiringia Community Health Centre Phiringia Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762011 Possara Primary Health Centre Possara Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762001 Raikia Community Health Centre Raikia Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762101 Ranjabardi Primary Health Centre Ranjabardi Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762010 Sarangagada Community Health Centre Sarangagada Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762011 Sikarmaha Primary Health Centre Sikarmaha Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762104 Simanbadi Primary Health Centre Simanbadi Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762104 Sindrigam Primary Health Centre Sindrigam Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762001 Srirampur Primary Health Centre Srirampur Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762105 Subarnagiri Community Health Centre Subarnagiri Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762105 Sudra Primary Health Centre Sudra Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762001 Sudrukumpa Primary Health Centre Sudrukumpa Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762012 Sugudabadi Primary Health Centre Sugudabadi Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762101 Sunagaon Primary Health Centre Sunagaon Primary Health Centre Pincode:Â 762107 Tikabali Community Health Centre Tikabali Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 761151 Tumudibandha Community Health Centre Tumudibandha Community Health Centre Pincode:Â 762110 |
NGOs in Kandhamal District:
ACTION FOR INDIA OUTREACH G.Udayagiri Kondhamal Pincode: 762100 ADIVASI GRAMYA UNNAYAN SAMITI G.Udayagiri, Pincode: 762100 ADIVASI HARIJAN INTEGRATED MASS SOCIAL AGENCY Ahimsa Vihar Gudurisahi, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 AGRANEE JANA KALYAN ANUSTHAN Beredakia, Raikia Pincode: 762101 ALLOKA NARI SANGHA Club Street,G.Udayagiri Pincode: 762100 AREA MOVEMENT FOR AWARENESS GROWTH ACTION AND MOTIVATION (AMAGAM) BAMUNIGAM, Pincode: 762021 ASSART Dugudi, G.Udayagiri Pincode: 762100 ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AWAKENING AND DEVELOPMENT (AHEAD) HOUSING BOARD COLONY, PHULBANI, Pincode: 762001 AVYAN KOTAGARH, Pincode: 762105 BANABASI SEVA SAMITI BALLIGUDA Pincode: 762103 CARUNA G.UDAYAGIRI Pincode: 762100 COUNCIL FOR INTEGRATED TRIBAL RESEARCH AND AWARENESS PROGRAMME Amalapada, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 DISA Masterpada, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 FARREL BALLIGUDA Pincode: 762103 GARDEN G.UADAYAGIRI Pincode: 762100 GENERAL INSTITUTE OF TRIBAL ASSOCIATION BRAHMANPADA, CHAKAPAD Pincode: 762028 GRAMINA VIKAS KENDRA KATTAMA, BAMUNIGAM Pincode: 762021 HEALTH ECONOMIC AND AGRICLTURAL RECONSTRUCTION OF TRIBLES K.NUAGAM Pincode: 762104 HIGH HOPE SOCIETY Kurtamgarh, Tumudibandha Pincode: 762109 JAGRUTI AMALAPADA, PHULBANI Pincode: 762001 Jana Vikas Jana Vikas, K .Nuagaon – 762102, Odisha Email : jvorissa[dot]org[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 06846-246346 Category/Type: Agriculture,Disaster Management,Dalit Upliftment,Education & Literacy,Environment & Forests,Micro Finance (SHGs), Pincode: 762102 KALYANI Phulbani, Pincode: 762001 KANDHAMALA ZILLA SABUJA VAIDYA SANGATHAN DARINGIBADI Pincode: 762104 MAITRY DAMERIKIA, K.NUAGAON Pincode: 762102 MOTHER INDIA FOUNDATION Linepada, Pincode: 762027 NABADAYA YUBAK SANGHA GUDRIKIA, K.NUAGAON Pincode: 762101 National Institute for Peoples Development Investigation and Training (NIPDIT) Govt. (A) College Road, Phulbani, Odisha, Pin:762001 Email : nipdit[at]rediffmail[dot]com Phone : 06842-253403 Website Link : http://www.nipdit.org/contact_us.htm Category/Type: Agriculture,Disaster Management, Environment & Forests, Health & Family Welfare, Human Rights, Vocational Training, Micro Finance (SHGs),Women’s Development & Empowerment Pincode: 762001 NIRR SRIRAMPADA(COLLEGE ROAD), G.UDAYAGIRI Pincode: 762100 NISE TRUST Masterpada, Phulbani Pincode: 762001 ORGANISATION FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL ACTION Kalinga Pincode: 762022 ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATED FOR SOCIAL INTEGRITY SERVICE Khajuripada Pincode: 762001 PARIVARTAN Nadikhandi Sahi, Phulbani Email : org[dot]parivartan[at]gmail[dot]com Pincode: 762001 PEOPLES ACTION ON REALIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD AND ECO SUSTAINABILITY Amalapada (Brahmanidevi Sahi), Phulbani Pincode: 762001 PIONEERS MINISTRY MALLIKAPODI, G.UDAYAGIRI, Pincode: 762100 SAHANUBHUTI Bamunigoan Pincode: 762021 SAHARA Kendupada, Badakhani, Raikia Pincode: 761015 Social Welfare Agency & Training Institute (SWATI) Malerimaha, Paburia, Kandhamal Website Link : http://www.swatiodisha.org/ Pincode: 762112 |