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Kendrapada
District :: Introduction
Kendrapada is also known as the Tulasi Khetra. Epics reveal
the fact that Lord Balram killed Kenderasura here. He married
his daughter Tulasi and settled here. It is one of the old
districts of Orissa. This district is famous for the temple
of Lord Baladev Jiew. The river Gobari flows through this
district. It is also known for its spinning mills.
.........Aul, Bhitarkanika, Kendrapada
and Tamala sasan are the famous tourist places.
Important
Places
Kanika
Palace :
Kanika palace is the silent proof of glorious history of Kendrapara.
King Rajendra Narayan Bhanjadeo laid the foundation stone
of this palace on 9th June 1909. The palace was completed
within the time period of ten years. This palace still has
some antiques in it.
Vitarakanika Wildlife Sanctuary
: This wildlfie Sanctuary started on 22nd
April 1975. This sanctuary consists of 650 sq.km coastal area
of Kendrapara, Jagatsingpur and Bhadrak district.
Dangamal : A crocodile project was established
at Dangamal where there is a rare variety of crocodiles.
Gahiramatha : Gahiramatha is the breeding
ground for several endangered species of sea turtles.
General
Information About Kendrapada District
| Area
|
2,548
Sq.Km. |
Forest
|
248.05Sq.Km. |
| Population |
13,01,856 |
Literacy
Rate |
77.33% |
| Head
quarter |
Bhawanipatna |
Vidhasabha
seats |
4 |
| Sub
division |
1 |
Villages |
1532 |
| Blocks |
8 |
Grama
panchayat |
205 |
| Municipality |
1 |
Towns |
2 |
| N.A.C
|
1 |
Rainfall |
1463.6mm(Avg) |
| Tahasils |
6 |
5 |
5 |
| Blocks
|
Tahasils
|
Subdivisions
|
1.
Ali
2. T.Rampur
3. Pattamundai
4. Rajanagar
5. Derabisi
6. Kendrapada
7. Marshaghai
8. Mahakalapada
9. Gardpur |
1.
Kendrapada
2. Aul
3. Marshaghai
4. Pattamundai
5.
Rajanagar
6. Kanika |
1.
Kendrapada |
Road
map of Kendrapada District
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