Khordha District Odisha- A Complete Guide(2023)

Khordha is a district located in the state of Odisha in eastern India. The district headquarters is in the town of Khordha, which is situated about 25 kilometers from the state capital, Bhubaneswar. Khordha District is known for its historical and cultural significance. It was once the capital of the ancient Kalinga kingdom and has been a center of art, architecture, and religious heritage.

The Historical Tapestry

Khordha boasts a fascinating historical narrative that dates back centuries. Once the capital of Odisha under British rule, the district has witnessed pivotal events that shaped the region’s destiny. The remnants of the majestic Barunei and Khordha Forts stand as silent witnesses to the past, offering glimpses into the lives of those who walked these grounds before us.

Geographical Overview

It is also the district headquarters of Khurda district located at 20.11° N 85.40° E. The area of the district is 2,813 km² (1,086 sq mi). The district is bordered by Cuttack District to the north and east, Puri District to the south, Ganjam District to the west, and Nayagarh District to the northwest. The Daya and Kuakhai Rivers flow through Khurda. The forested area is 618.67 km2 (238.87 sq mi). The district is mainly a flat coastal plain, with some hill ranges in the west. It borders Chilika Lake.

Transportation and Connectivity

By Air
The Nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (30 K.M).

By Train
The Nearest Railway Stations are Khordha Town (5 K.M), Khordha Road (12 K.M) and Bhubaneswar (30 K.M)

By Road
National Highway 16 connecting Kolkata to Chennai passes through Khordha & Bhubaneswar.

Administrative Divisions

Sub-Divisions	1. Bhubaneswar 2. Khordha
Blocks	1. Bhubaneswar 2. Balianta 3. Balipatana 4. Jatni 5. Khordha 6. Begunia 7. Bolagarh 8. Banapur 9. Tangi 10. Chilika
Tahasils	1. Bhubaneswar 2. Balianta 3. Balipatana 4. Jatni 5. Khordha 6. Begunia 7. Bolagarh 8. Banapur 9. Tangi 10. Chilika
Panchayats	190 Nos
Villages	1555 Nos
Parliamentary Constituencies	1. Bhubaneswar 2. Puri
Assembly Constituencies	1. Jaydev 2. Bhuabaneswar (Madhya) 3. Bhubaneswar (Uttar) 4. Ekamra-Bhubaneswar 5. Jatani 6. Begunia 7. Khordha 8. Chilika

Other Information:

Country	India
State	Odisha
Headquarters	Khordha
Total Area	2,813 km2 (1,086 sq mi)
Official Languages	Odia, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Codes	751 xxx, 752 xxx
Telephone code	674, 6755, 6756
Vehicle registration	OD-02/OD-33
Nearest city	Bhubaneswar
Literacy	87.51%
Precipitation	1,443 millimetres (56.8 in)
Avg. summer temperature	41.4 °C (106.5 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	9.5 °C (49.1 °F)

Helpline Numbers:

Description	Number
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 of the District

Sl.No.	Area	STD Code
1.	Tangi	06756
2.	Khurda	06755
3.	Jatni	0674
4.	Chilika	06756
5.	Bolgarh	06755
6.	Bhubaneswar	0674
7.	Banpur	06756
8.	Begunia	06755
9.	Balipatna	0674
10.	Balianta	0674

Tourist Places:

Atri Hot Spring.	Direction Map
Lingaraj temple	Direction Map
Chilika (Barkul)	Direction Map
Dhauli	Direction Map
Khandagir & Udayagiri	Direction Map
Mangalajodi	Direction Map
Nandan Kanan National Park	Direction Map
Hirapur	Direction Map

Colleges And Universities in Khordha District

Academy of Management & Infor.Tech.(AMIT) 67, Vidya Vihar, IID Center, Near Barunei Hills, Khurda Email : tnmohanty2012[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 06755-222260 Website Link : http://www.amitcollege.com/ ASBM Institute of BBA Chandaka, Bhubaneswar Odisha 754012 B.J.B. Autonomous College Kalpana Road ,Bhubaneswar , Odisha 751014 Phone : 0674-2436971 B.P.College of Science & Education Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751015 Phone : 0674-2360085 Balugan College Balugan ,Khurdha Odisha 752030 Phone : 06756-250360 Banamalipur Degree College Banamalipur , Bauri Bandhu Mahavidyalaya Chhatabar Odisha 752054 Begunia College Begunia ,Khurdha,odisha Phone : 06755-230522 Bhubaneswar College of Computer Sci & Tech. IRC Village, Nayapalli, Jaydev Vihar Sqr Bhubaneswar Odisha Biju Patnaik Institute of Information Tech. & Mang. Studies, BBSR Plot No – F/4, Patia, Bhubaneswar ,751024 City Women’s College Siripur,Unit-8, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751003 College of Business Management Mukund Prasad, Khordha D.A.V. School of Business Management Unit-8, Bhubaneswar, Odisha,751012 Phone : 06742560539 D.C.C. College Tangi, Khordha,Odisha 752023 D.R.Nayapali College Plot No. -A/77, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Phone : 0674-2561983 Dr. A.C Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Unit-III,BBSR, Khurda Unit-III, Kharavelanagar,Bhubaneswar ,751001 Phone : 0674-2391737 Ekamra College Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002 English Language Teaching Institute Maitri Vihar C.S Pur Bhubaneswar , Odisha 751023 Phone : 0674-2301871 Godavarish Mahavidyalaya Banpur, Odisha 752031 Govt. College of Physical Education kalinga Stadium Bhubaneswar Odisha 751012 Phone : 0674-2420394 Haldia College Haldia,Khordha, Odisha ,752057 Hi-Tech Medical College &  Hospital High Tech Hospital Road, Pandara, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751025 Phone : 06742371407 Website Link : http://hi-techmedical.org Indira Gandhi Memorial  Ayurvedic, Medical  College, and Hospital Pokhiput, Bhubaneswar Odisha 751030 Inst. Of Manage & Adv. Global Excellence, (IMAGE) Satyavihar, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751010 Institute of Health Sc. IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar ,751015 Institute of Media Studio Kharvel Nagar, Bhubaneswar ,751001 Phone : 0674-2394314 Janata College Kuhuri, Khordha ,Odisha,752027 Jatani College Jatani Odisha 752050 K.B.College Bubaneswar, Kendupatna, Barang, Odisha 754005 Phone : 0674-2466568 K.B.D.A.V. College Nirakarpur, Odisha 752019 K.N. Womens’ College Unit 1, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751009 Kabi Prasanna Patsani Anchalik Degree Mahavidyalaya Malipada ,Odisha,751003 Kalinga College of Commerce Samantarapur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002 Lord Jagannath Mission College of Nursing Plot No.228 & 237, Mancheswar Industrial. Estate, Bhubaneswar, Odisha ,751010 Phone : 0674-2587519 Maharishi College of Natural Law Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751007 Phone : 0674-2541268 Maharshi Womens’ College Sailashree Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751021 Phone : 0674-2743517 Manjari Devi College of Nursing Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar,Odisha 751007 Phone : 06742588211 Mind Mart Plot no-C/43,Sahid Nagar,Bhubaneswar ,751007 Phone : 0674-2541441 MITS School of Bio. Technology Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751016 Phone : 0674-2535834 Nachuni College Nachuni , Odisha 752034 Phone : 06756-225047 Nilachal Inst, of Medical Science,(NIMS) Unit-3, Madhusudhan Marg, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751001 Phone : 0674-2395227 Pentagon Computer Academy Plot No – M 1, Nalco Square, Samanta Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneshwar – 751016, Phone : 06742303256 Prananath College Autonomous NH-5, Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha 752057 Phone : 06755-220264 R.D.Womens’ College, Autonomous Bhoinagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751022 Rajdhani College Near Baramunda Fire Station, Baramunda Square, Bhubaneswar 751003 Phone : 0674-2562491 Ramamani Mahavidyalaya Kantabad, Khordha Odisha 752061 Rayal School of Management andTech B/33/A, Chandaka Industrial Estate, Infront of Infocity, Bhubaneswar – 751024 Phone : 06743242999 Website Link : http://www.royalschool.ac.in/ Regional College of Higher Studies Palasuni, Bhubaneswar Orissa Phone : 0674-3245111 Regional Institute of Education Sachivalaya Marg, Near BDA NICCO Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751022 Phone : 0674-2542924 RMD. College of Science & Education Patia, Infocity, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024 Phone : 067449-2728849 S.A.Mahavidyalaya, Balipatna Balipatna , Odisha 752102 S.H.Mahavidyalaya Madanpur ,Bhubaneswar,Odisha-752054 Phone : 0674-2111560 Sarat Paikaray Mayavidyalaya Aragul, Khordha Odisha 752050 Satyasahi Womens’ College HIG-109, Jagamara – Sundarpada Rd, Gandamunda, Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751020 Silicon Valley Computer Edu Sahid Nagar,Bhubaneswar ,Odisha 751001 Trident Academy of Creative Tech Infocity, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024 Phone : 0674-6649000 Vivekananda Institute of Social work and Social Science,(VISWASS) Bapujinagar,Bhubaneswar Odisha 751009 Phone : 0674-2597333 Website Link : http://www.viswass.org/

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