Sambalpur District Odisha- A Complete Guide(2023)
Sambalpur District is located in the western part of the state of Odisha, India. It is situated on the eastern bank of the River Mahanadi and shares its boundaries with the districts of Deogarh and Angul to the east, Bargarh to the west, Jharsuguda to the north, and Sonepur and Subarnapur to the south.
| Country |  India |
|---|---|
| State |  Odisha |
| Headquarters | Sambalpur |
| Total Area | 6,702 km2 (2,588 sq mi) |
| Official Languages | Odia, English |
| Spoken Languages | Sambalpuri |
| Other Local Language | Kurukh, Munda, Kharia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN Codes | 768 xxx |
| Telephone code | 663 |
| Vehicle registration | OD-15, OR-15(till 2012) |
Geographical Overview
| The district covers an area of approximately 6,702 square kilometers (2,588 square miles). The terrain of Sambalpur District is characterized by undulating plains, hills, and plateaus. The district lies in the eastern part of the Deccan Plateau, with an average elevation ranging from 150 to 600 meters (490 to 1,970 feet) above sea level. The landscape is predominantly covered by forests, agricultural lands, and small water bodies. The major river flowing through Sambalpur District is the Mahanadi River, which serves as a lifeline for the region. The Hirakud Dam, one of the longest earthen dams in the world, is built across the Mahanadi River near Sambalpur town. The dam forms a huge reservoir called Hirakud Reservoir, which provides irrigation water, hydroelectric power, and flood control to the surrounding areas. |
Transportation and Connectivity
| By Air: The Nearest airports are Swami Vivekananda International Airport, Raipur (265 K.M), and Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (300 K.M). A new airport is being constructed at the industrial township of Jharsuguda (50 K.M) & Nearest Airstrip is at Jamadarpali (10 K.M) By Rail: Sambalpur is one of the Divisional headquarters of East Coast Railways. There are four Railway stations namely Sambalpur (Khetrajpur), Sambalpur Road (Fatak), Hirakud, and Sambalpur City in Sambalpur. There are direct Train Connections to all metros and prominent cities across India. By Road: National Highway 6 connecting Mumbai to Kolkata passes through Sambalpur & Sambalpur is Connected to Bhubaneswar through National Highway 42. There are also two bus stands (Govt. and private), Govt Bus stand is situated at Laxmi Talkies Chhaka, and the Private Bus stand is located at Ainthapali, about 3 km from the Govt Bus stand. The private stand has more regular services to major towns in the area. Taxis and auto rickshaws are available for visiting places of interest and for excursions. |
Administrative Divisions
| Sub-Divisions | 1. Kuchinda 2. Rairakhol 3. Sambalpur |
| Blocks | 1. Bamra 2. Jamankira 3. Jujomora 4. Kuchinda 5. Maneswar 6. Naktideul 7. Rairakhol 8. Rengali 9. Sambalpur |
| Tahasils | 1. Bamra 2. Jamankira 3. Jujomora 4. Kuchinda 5. Maneswar 6. Naktideul 7. Rairakhol 8. Rengali 9. Sambalpur |
| Panchayats | 138 Nos |
| Villages | 1322 Nos |
| Parliamentary Constituencies | 1. Sambalpur |
| Assembly Constituencies | 1. Kuchinda 2. Rengali 3. Rairakhol 4. Sambalpur |
Police Stations
| 1.Ainthapali Police Station 2.Burla Police Station 3.Charmal Police Station 4.Dhama Police Station 5.Dhanupali Police Station 6.Energy Police Station Burla 7.Gobindapur Police Station 8.Hirakud Police Station | 9.Jamankira Police Station 10.Jujumura Police Station 11.Katarbaga Police Station 12.Khetrajpur Police Station 13.Kisinda Police Station 14.Kuchinda Police Station 15.Mahila Police Station Sambalpur 16.Mahulpali Police Station | 17.Naktideul Police Station 18.Rairakhol Police Station 19.Rengali Police Station 20.Sadar Police Station Sambalpur 21.Sasan Police Station 22.Thelkoli Police Station 23.Town Police Station Sambalpur 24.Traffic Police Station Sambalpur |
Helpline Numbers
| Name | Helpline NO |
|---|---|
| School Student Helpline- Sampark Online | 18003456722 |
| Local Police Station | 100 |
| Crime Stopper | 1090 |
| Women Help Line | 1091 |
| Children Help Line(CHILDLINE) | 1098 |
| Fire Help Line | 101 |
| Janani Ambulance Help Line | 102 |
| Traffic Help Line | 1095 |
| N.H.A.I. Help Line | 1033 |
| Ambulance Help Line | 108 |
STD Codes of the District
| Area | Code |
|---|---|
| Sambalpur | 0663 |
| Kuchinda | 06642 |
| Rairakhol | 06644 |
| Naktideul | 06648 |
| Jamankira | 06649 |
| Jujomura | 06681 |
Tourist Places
| Samaleswari Temple | |
| Ghanteswari Temple | |
| Gudguda Waterfall | |
| Hirakud Dam | |
| Huma, the Leaning Temple of Lord Shiva |
Colleges and Universities in Sambalpur district
| AIMS +2 SCIENCE COLLEGE, MAJHIPALI MAJHIPALI, Block-DHANKAUDA , Odisha BAMRA TRUST FUND COLLEGE BAMRA, -768221 Phone : 06642-229280 BASUDEV GODABARI DEGREE COLLEGE, KESAIBAHAL KESAIBAHAL, Odisha 768228 BHIMA BHOI COLLEGE,RAIRAKHOL RAIRAKHOL, ODISHA 768106 Phone : 06644-253008 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, CHIPLIMA CHIPILIMA, ODISHA -768026 Phone : 06632460523 Website Link : http://www.ouat.nic.in/collegeofagriculturechiplima DR. JHASKETAN SAHU COLLEGE PARMANPUR, VIA-SASAN, -768200 Dr.P.M.Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Sambalpur Motijharan, Dist, Odisha 768001 Pincode: 768001 DUTIKA SAHU COLLEGE, LAIDA LAIDA, ODISHA 768214 FASHIMAL ANCHALIK COLLEGE, FASHIMAL Fasimal, Odisha 768107 Gangadhar Meher University Fatak, Budharaja, Odisha Email : gmuniversitysbp[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 916632403413 Website Link : https://www.gmuniversity.ac.in GOKUL PARVATI RURAL COLLEGE, KUNTARA KUNTARA, VIA- KUSUMI, 768227 Phone : 06642-227201 Government Industrial Training Institute, Hirakud HIRAKUD ODISHA 768016 Email : itihirakud[at]yahoo[dot]com Phone : 06632481467 GOVT. WOMENS COLLEGE MOTIJHARAN, ODISHA -768001 Phone : 0663-2412288 Website Link : http://www.gwcsbp.in HIRAKUD COLLEGE HIRAKUD, ODISHA – 768016 Indian Institute of Management University Campus, Jyoti Vihar, Burla pin- 768019 Website Link : http://www.iimsambalpur.ac.in/ JYOTI VIHAR JUNIOR COLLEGE SAMBALPUR UNIVERSITY, BURLA-768019 Phone : 0663-2430102 KUCHINDA COLLEGE KUCHINDA, ODISHA 768222 LAJPAT RAI LAW COLLEGE Pensionpara St, Hans Nagar, Odisha 768001 Phone : 06632533121 Maa Jhadeswari College, DHAMA DHAMA, 768113 N.A.C. COLLEGE,BURLA Near by PG Chowk, BURLA, 768 017 Odisha Email : info[at]burlanaccollegeburla[dot]org Phone : 0663-2430582 Website Link : http://www.burlanaccollegeburla.org Naktideul Junior College Kendumunda, Odisha 768118 NETAJI SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE COLLEGE Putibandha,Dhanupali, – 768005 Odisha Phone : 0663-254403 Website Link : http://www.nscbcollegesbp.in ODISHA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY Gangadhar Meher University Campus-768004 Odisha, India Email : info[at]osou[dot]ac[dot]in Phone : 06632521600 Website Link : http://osou.ac.in/ Parbati Giri Arts College, Mahulpali Mahulpali, – 768228 PARSURAM GOUNTIA JUNIOR COLLEGE, JARABAGA JARABAGA PIN- 768228 SAMALESWARI COLLEGE Chandan Nagar, Khetrajpur, Odisha 768003 Phone : 06632533331 Sambalpur University Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Odisha- 768019 Email : registrar[at]suniv[dot]ac[dot]in Phone : 916632430157 Website Link : https://www.suniv.ac.in Sambalpur University Institute of Information Technology Jyoti Vihar, Burla , Orissa – 768019 Email : admin[dot]office[at]suiit[dot]ac[dot]in Phone : 06632113254 Website Link : https://suiit.ac.in/ Silicon Institute of Technology Silicon West Sason -768200 Email : info[at]silicon[dot]ac[dot]in Phone : 916632010210 SURAJMAL COLLEGE, RAMPELLA AT/PO-RENGALI, -768212 Phone : 0663-2520408 Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Burla, Odisha, India PIN – 768017 Email : vssmcburlaorissa[at]gmail[dot]com Phone : 916632430768 Website Link : http://www.vimsar.ac.in/ Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Burla,PIN:768018 Email : info[at]vssut[dot]ac[dot]in Phone : 916632430211 Website Link : http://www.vssut.ac.in/ WOMENS COLLEGE, RAIRAKHOL RAIRAKHOL, ODISHA 768106 WOMENS COLLEGE,KUCHINDA KUCHINDA ODISHA -768222 WOMENS JR COLLEGE KUCHINDA KUCHINDA ODISHA 768222 |
Banks
| Allahabad Bank Sambalpur Gole Bazar, Dalaipara, Odisha 768001 Email : br[dot]sambalpur[at]allahabadbank[dot]in Phone : 2521017 Website Link : https://www.allahabadbank.in/ Andhra Bank ,Hirakud New Market, Hirakud , Odisha 768016 Email : bm0210[at]andhrabank[dot]co[dot]in Phone : 2481266 Website Link : https://www.andhrabank.in/ Andhra Bank Jamankira Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra, Jamankira, Odisha 768107 Email : bm2874[at]andhrabank[dot]co[dot]in Phone : 9437456682 Website Link : https://www.andhrabank.in/ Andhra Bank Sambalpur G M College Road, Odisha 768001 Email : bm0537[at]andhrabank[dot]co[dot]in Phone : 2522694-2520907 Website Link : https://www.andhrabank.in/ Andhra Bank,Burla Bharati Club Chowk, Burla, Odisha 768017 Email : bm0055[at]andhrabank[dot]co[dot]in Phone : 2430469-2411769 Website Link : https://www.andhrabank.in/english/home.aspx Bank Of Baroda Rengali Rengali, Odisha 768212 Phone : 2560100 Website Link : https://www.bankofbaroda.com Bank Of Baroda Sambalpur Modipada, Odisha 768002 Email : bobsupport[at]cardbranch[dot]com Phone : 2533384 Website Link : https://www.bankofbaroda.com/index.htm Bank Of India , Dhankauda Dhankauda , Odisha 768101 Phone : 2412475 Website Link : https://www.bankofindia.co.in/english Bank of India, Sambalpur Kalibari VSS Marg odisha 768001 Phone : 2532953-2520841 Website Link : https://www.bankofindia.co.in/english Bank of Maharashtra, Sambalpur Pattnayakpada, Odisha 768001 Phone : 2520011 Website Link : https://www.bankofmaharashtra.in/ Canara Bank ,Rengali Rengali, Odisha, 768212 Phone : 2560075 Canara Bank ,Sambalpur Modipada, Odisha 768002 Phone : 2404563-2521111 Website Link : https://www.canarabank.in/ Canara Bank Rairakhol Rairakhol, Odisha 768106 Phone : 253132 Central Bank Of India Khetrajpur Khetrajpur, Near Agrasen Bhavan, Odisha 768003 Phone : 2521749 Central Bank Of India Rairakhol PO-Brundaban, Rairakhol, Odisha 755004 Phone : 253045 Website Link : https://www.centralbankofindia.co.in Central Bank Of India Sambalpur Budharaja Rd, Professor Colony, Odisha 768004 Phone : 2520142 Website Link : https://www.centralbankofindia.co.in/english/home.aspx Corporation Bank Sambalpur Gujurati Colony, Modipada, Odisha 768001 Phone : 2532719 Website Link : https://corpbank.com/ Dena Bank ,Ainthapali Ainthapali road, Odisha 768002 Email : SAMBALPUR[at]DENABANK[dot]CO[dot]IN Phone : 2540084 Website Link : https://www.denabank.com IDBI Sambalpur Kadambari Complex, Nayapara ,Gole Bazar, Odisha 768001 Phone : 2521104 Website Link : https://www.idbi.com/index.asp Indian Bank,Sambalpur NEAR GOVT BUS STAND LAXMI TALKIES ROAD, Odisha 768002 Phone : 2521167 Website Link : http://www.indianbank.in/ Indian Overseas Bank Ainthapali Near LIC Divisional Office, Budharaja Road, Ainthapali, Odisha 768004 Phone : 2541236 Website Link : https://www.iob.in/ Indian Overseas Bank Sambalpur Veer Surendra Sai Marg, Sakhipara, Odisha 768001 Phone : 2404796 Website Link : https://www.iob.in/ ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE Sambalpur Budharaja, Odisha 768004 Email : cmoclassic_rpr[at]obc[dot]co[dot]in Phone : 2405607 Website Link : https://www.obcindia.co.in/obcnew/site/index.aspx Punjab National Bank Badrama NH-6, Hajira Calcutta Highway, Badrama, Odisha 768107 Phone : 234226 Punjab National Bank Bamra(Gobindpur) Gobindpur, Bamra, Odisha 768221 Phone : 229499 Punjab National Bank Lapanga Lapanga, Odisha 751006 Phone : 259220 |
Schools
Eminent Personalities
| VEER SURENDRA SAI Born on 23rd January, 1809 in Khinda village near Lapanga on the way to Jharsuguda about 40 km to the north of Sambalpur, Odisha. He ascended the throne of Sambalpur in the year 1827. Popularly known as a warrior, Surendra Sai led a revolution against the British Rulers, assembling thousands of protesters. He was incarcerated by the then British Rulers and breathed his last on 28th February, 1884. Called as Sivaji of Odisha, Surendra Sai has been remembered for his unflinching patriotism, dedication for the motherland. He is regarded as the foremost fighter of Freedom movement of the Country |
| SWABHAB KABI GANGADHAR MEHER Born on August 9, 1862, on the day of Sravana Purnima at Barpali, Bargarh District (undivided Sambalpur Dist.) in a weaver family. Educated up to 5th Class. Dr. Mayadhar Mansingh has high esteem for Gangadhar Meher and in his History of Odia literature he has opined “All told, Gangadhar Meher is one of the rarest personalities and poets in the whole range of Odia Literature”. His poetic creation includes ‘Pranaya Ballari’, ‘Kichaka Badha’, ‘Indumati’ , ‘Utkal Laxmi’, ‘Ayodhya’, ‘Bharati Bhabana’, ‘Bhakti Upahar’, Kabita Mala’ & ‘Krushaka Sangita’ Gangadhar is ideally known as poet of nature. He is rated as a great poet in Indian Literature. Died on April 4, 1924. His poetries can be decided into lyrics, devotional, patriotic, reformative, ethical, agricultural, elegy, and narration of nature. His prose creation include ‘Atma Jeevani’, Shri Nruparaj Singh’, ‘Purana Kabi Fakir Mohan’, Swargriya Kasinath Panda, Ehaki Prothibira Sabda, Sikshit, Asikhsit & Sikshya Bhimanini.’ |
| SANTHA KABI BHIMA BHOI Born in the year 1850, Baisakh Purnima, the celebrated religious poet, and devotee Bhima Bhoi, it is said, was born in a Kandha Family in village Granadihs of Rairakhol Sub-Division in Sambalpur District of Odisha. Bhima Bhoi died in 1895, Siva Chaturdasi. He was born blind. According to the poet himself, he could acquire his poetic prowess and knowledge about religion only by the blessings of his guru “Mahima Mahaprabhu”, A list of books written by Bhima Bhoi are Stuti Chintamani, Sruti Nisedha Gita, Ashtaka Bihari Gita, Bhajanamal, etc.. His own feeling of compassion for mankind is the most sticking. He says the suffering can tolerate, let my life in hell, but let the suffering of the Universe Mitigate. I would prefer to stay in hell forever, if that would save the world. |
| SATYA NARAYAN BOHIDAR Known as the pioneer of the Sambalpuri language and grammar, Satya Narayan Bohidar was born on 1st August 1913 at Sonepur. His formative and creative years were spent in Sambalpur which produced a good no. of literary translations and biographies. Fighting against all odds, Sri Bohidar was successful in preparing the dictionary and grammar, especially in Sambalpuri Language which provided a significant identity to it. Satya Narayan Bohidar died on 31st December 1980, leaving a great legacy behind him to influence future generations. |
| SIBA PRASAD DAS Born on 29th September 1901 in the village Rohania in the un-divided Sambalpur district, Siba Prasad Das was an eminent writer of children’s literature and history. Besides compiling the rare history of Sambalpur i.e. “Sambapur Itihas” and “Atitara Odisha”, Siba Prasad has also written a good number of valuable books on sports, and the environment. He has compiled a discourse on Geeta and Letters written by poet Gangadhar Meher at different times. Seriously involved in his avocation as a teacher, Siba Prasad started a printing press “Biswa Bharati” in Sambalpur Town and was admired for its transparency in the publishing industry. He died on 24th May 1976. |
| SWAPNESWAR DAS Swapneswar Das was born on 25th January, 1866 in Rohinia village of Bargarh in un-divided Sambalpur district. He was primarily a grammarian and translator . Swapneswar was known as an accomplished poet and eminent journalist. He edited the news weeklies such as “Utkal Sebaka”, “Hirakhanda”, “Sadhana” and composed a masterpiece “Veda Kalpadruma”, divided into 75 volumes. Endowed with “Vidyalankar” honour, Swapneswar died on 3rd June, 1962. He is remembered amidst literary circles for his immense contribution to language and literature. |
| GOKULANAND PANDA Born in the year 1887 in a Zamindar family of Rampella, Gokulanand Panda was a poet of extraordinary caliber. His works include “Hrudaya Lahari”, a collection of poems written on myriad thought of life and experiences. Besides Gokulanand was an artist of taste. He met an immature death in the year 1951. |
| SUNIL MISHRA A renowned writer of humour and social satire, Sunil Mishra was very popular in field of journalism and drama. He was the founder – editor of “Jana Samikshya”, a magazine on humour. As a play Wright, Sunil also composed dramas among which “Manikya Munda”, “Nursingha Nath” and “Akbar Ray” are much acclaimed. He died on 31st August, 1986. |
| BRAJA MOHAN PANDA Academician, political activist, agriculturist, social worker and littérateur rolled in to one, Braja Mohan Panda who was born on 5th June, 1890 in village Larambha of un-divided Sambalpur district. He was educated from a primary school at Sambalpur, Revenshaw Collagiate School at Cuttack and later on from Presidency Collage of Calcutta in literature and law. Braja Mohan was instrumental in establishment of Larambha College, the oldest College of Western Odisha. Being a great reader of literature and an enthusiastic publisher of the works of many luminaries, Braja Mohan breathed his last on 15th May, 1965. He has been regarded as an Educationist of repute even today. |
| JADUNATH SUPAKAR Born on 10th February, 1931 in an artisan’s family of Sambalpur town, Padmashree Jadunath Supakar was educated from National Arts School of Santiniketan. Starting as an artist of portraits, Jadunath earned his name as a great master of handicrafts who continued his undying effort for popularity of forgotten traditional weaving . Working for national handloom Board, Jadunath tied his hand in Serriculture. His designs were highly appreciated in London, Paris, New York and he was engaged in the weavers service center, established for the cause of artisans development. Jadunath was also known for his mastery in playing musical instruments. |
| JADUNATH SUPAKAR Born on 10th February, 1931 in an artisan’s family of Sambalpur town, Padmashree Jadunath Supakar was educated from National Arts School of Santiniketan. Starting as an artist of portraits, Jadunath earned his name as a great master of handicraft who continued his undying effort for popularity of forgotten traditional weaving . Working for national handloom Board, Jadunath tied his hand in Serriculture. His designs were highly appreciated in London, Paris, New York and he was engaged in the weavers service center, established for the cause of artisans development. Jadunath was also known for his mastery in playing musical instruments. |
