Kandhamal district also known as Phulbani district is a district in the state of Odisha , India . The District headquarters of the district is Phulbani . It is a district full with natural beauties includes wild animals and birds.
47-462: Phulbani is a municipality and administrative headquarters of Kandhamal district in the state of Odisha in India . Phulbani is located at 20°28′N 84°14′E / 20.47°N 84.23°E / 20.47; 84.23 . It has an average elevation of 485 metres (1591 feet). It is located 211 km from Bhubaneshwar , the capital of Odisha and 165 km from Berhampur ,
94-564: A Barrack for Odisha Reserve Police near river salunki. In 2012 there was a speculation of phulbani town name being changed to Boudh-kandhamal and that was even confirmed by district administrative magistrate. This created a feeling of resentment among the phulbani peoples. Although it is claimed that name of Phulbani was changed to ‘Boudh-Kandhamal' according to public demand, residents of Kandhamal district say they are ignorant about this demand and do not know who made this demand. Even reports were out, of peoples planning to throw huge protests if name
141-587: A game called Gamhadiyan, where a small earthen pedestal is created and a string containing toffes is hung over it. Children jump over the pedestal to pluck and win the goodies from the string. Many of the Khond tribal people converted to Protestant Christianity in the late 19th century, and they celebrate Christmas and Easter as well. Some of the Kondhs follow Islam and Eid; Ramzan and Muharram are also celebrated. The Catholic Panos celebrate Christmas and Easter while
188-644: A population of 37,371. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Phulbani has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 74.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 68%. In Phulbani, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Phulbani once associated with its virgin forests and peaceful tribal people. Major landmarks in Phulbani are Lord Jagannath Temple, Madikunda Chaka, Govt. College, FCI, Stadium, Govt. Hospital (Medical), Collecterate office and Gopabandhu field (Coronation ground) for hosting annual events. Phulbani also has
235-513: A ranking of 497th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 91 inhabitants per square kilometre (240/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 12.92%. Kandhamal has a sex ratio of 1037 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 65.12%. 9.86% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes collectively account for 69.34% (SC: 15.76% and ST: 53.58%) of
282-421: Is 99 km from Phulbani. However, Berhampur (165 km (103 mi) from Phulbani) is another convenient rail link. By road, Kandhamal can be approached from Sambalpur via Boudh (170 km, 106 miles) and Berhampur (165 km) as well as from Bhubaneshwar via Nayagarh (210 km, 130 miles). It is 170 km (110 mi) away from Bolangir . While there are no dedicated tourist buses to
329-500: Is a mountain gorge nearby. Lodging options available. Pakadajhar is about 30 km from Phulbani town near the village Sudrukumpa, situated on Phulbani-Boudh road in Phulbani Tahasil. The Pakdajhar waterfall is 60 feet high, and is nestled in the natural forest. There is a single road leading to the site from Sudrukumpa. With recent development of the destinations, a lot of tourists visit the place for picnics from early November to
376-408: Is built with wooden planks. It is lighted by solar power. Ushabali valley is near the village. Sometimes flocks of peacocks or wild elephants are seen by the roadside. Chakapad is situated about 800 ft (243.84 m) from sea level in G. Udayagiri Tahasil. The historical Bhrutanga River originates here. Another temple dedicated to Lord Anandeswar and Jogeswar (Siva) is located nearby; one big fair
423-599: Is currently a part of the Red Corridor of India, an area with significant Maoist insurgency activity. Suspected Maoist rebels detonated a roadside land mine on 27 November 2010, blowing up an ambulance. A patient, a paramedic, and the vehicle's driver were killed. Kandhamal (Lok Sabha constituency) Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 21 Lok Sabha constituencies in Odisha state in eastern India . This constituency came into existence in 2008, following
470-600: Is famous for its local turmeric renowned as 'Kandhamal Haldi' which has earned the Geographical indication (GI) tag from Intellectual Property India, an organisation functioning under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India) . The Kandhamal district was established on January 1, 1994, following the division of Phulbani District into Kandhamal and Boudh Districts in Odisha, India. The district derived its name from
517-921: Is founded by Carmelite sisters of Kerala . Phulbani's oldest school AJO (Alfred James Olenbatch) High school was a jail for central Odisha region during the British rule and was converted to a school soon after India got independent. Recently, Kendriya Vidyalaya has availed the full-fledged building of its own made near Narayani temple and has facility for accommodating 12 standard students as well. The results of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kandhamal in recent standard 10th & 12th exam has set up new bench mark with students securing good marks. Technical Institutions Available:- 1. Govt. I.T.I, Phulnbani Intake Capacity of Courses 2. Govt. Polytechnic, Phulabani ( http://gpkandhamal.pe.hu/ ) Intake Capacity of Courses 3. Biju Patnaik Institute of Technology (BPIT), Phulbani ( http://www.bpitphulbani.ac.in/ ) Intake Capacity of Courses Phulbani
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#1732855212851564-550: Is held here on the Sivaratri day. The place is situated in the midst of thick forest. Daringbadi is situated at a height of about 3,000 ft (914.4 m) above sea level in Balliguda sub-division. It is 105 km (65 mi) from Phulbani. It can be approached directly from Berhampur . The place is attractive in the summer season due to its low temperatures. Hill View point has been developed at Daringbadi , where visitors can view
611-548: Is located about 100 km (62 mi) from Balliguda in Kotagarh Block and 185 km from Phulbani. It is situated in dense forest inhabited by wild elephants. One fair-weather road leads to the side via Subarngiri. There is a 100-foot (30.5 m) high waterfall. Mandasaru Kuti is located about 100 km from Phulbani in the Raikia Block. There is an old church on the outskirts of the village, surrounded by mountains. There
658-605: Is part of Kandhamal (Lok Sabha constituency) . Current MLA from Phulbani (ST) Assembly Constituency is Sri. Angad Kanhar of BJD , who won the seat in State elections in 2019. Other previous MLAs from this seat were Mr. Debendra Kanhar in 2009 Mr. Padmanabha Behera in 1990 and 2004, Bishnu Priya Behera who won this seat representing BJD in 2000, independent candidate Dasarathi Behera in 1995, Abhimanyu Behera of INC in 1985, Chandra Sekhar Behera of INC(I) in 1980 and Prahallad Behera of JNP in 1977. Kandhamal district Kandhamal
705-530: Is popularly known as 'Kandhamal Haladi' and is renowned for its purity. An organization called Kasam promotes turmeric cultivation in the district. In some areas ginger is also cultivated along with turmeric. The people of Kandhamal celebrate many religious festivals from their tribal culture as well as many Odiya festivals. The Danda Nach is celebrated in the district mainly by the Kondh tribals, following their traditional religion. They observe this for thirteen days in
752-526: Is situated at the village of Ladimaha in Kotagada block about 160 km from the district headquarter Phulbani. It is surrounded with dense bamboo forest. The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar 211 km (131 mi). There is an airstrip at Gudari 5 km from Phulbani town for landing small planes and helicopters. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol , on the Sambalpur – Bhubaneshwar line, which
799-470: Is very rare for this place. This part of the state usually doesn't have such clear white sand, which is common in coastal region river banks and sea shores. Kalinga Valley (Kalinga Ghaats) is located 48 km away from Phulbani, the district headquarters on the Phulbani – Berhampur National Highway. The valley is famous for silviculture garden and medicinal plant cultivation. The silviculture garden has rubber trees and human-thick bamboo plants. Ludu
846-478: The 2007 attacks. Following the riots, 20,000 people were sheltered in 14 government established relief camps and 50,000 people fled to the surrounding districts and states. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reported that by March 2009, and at least 3,000 individuals were still in government relief camps. In April 2010, a special "fast track" court in Phulbani convicted 105 people. Ten people were acquitted due to lack of evidence. It
893-515: The Catholic Panos and Protestant/ Hindu Khonds in Kandhamal over land resources. Rice is the primary staple food and crop of Kandhamal district. In recent years residents have focused on horticulture , sericulture , floriculture and other agricultural activities apart from rice. The district is full of flora and fauna. A wide variety of wildflowers like orchids are found in the dense forests of
940-547: The Hindu Panos celebrate all Hindu festivals. There are several Panos who have converted from Catholicism and Hinduism to Buddhism , especially in Raikia and Balliguda, and they celebrate Buddha Jayanti religious festivals. There are other small communities of Sikhs and Jains who also celebrate their religious festivals. Balaskumpa is a village in this south-east of Kandhmal (Phulbani) Sub-Division situated 20-25’N and 84-21’ at
987-509: The Hindu month of Chaitra . People go fasting for all the thirteen days who viewed for the particular boon or for grace from the goddess Kaali. The festival starts on the first of April and closes on the thirteenth day. The closing ceremony is called Meru . Kondhas consume the first mango of the season, only after it has been offered to the goddess Kaali on the evening of Meru. In the month of January, Kondhs perform worship rituals after harvesting in
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#17328552128511034-487: The Kandhamal district of Orissa, India, in August 2008 after the murder of the Hindu monk Lakshmanananda Saraswati . According to government reports the violence resulted in at least 39 Christians killed. Reports indicate that more than 395 churches were razed or burnt down, between 5,600–6,500 houses plundered or burnt down, over 600 villages ransacked and more than 60,000 – 75,000 people left homeless. Other reports put
1081-511: The Kotagarh block there is a 375 m waterfall. Maa Bhabani Temple is in Keshragu, 2 km from Kotagarh (Bighna). Kotagarh also has a wildlife sanctuary with elephants, tigers, nilgai , wild boar, chital and antelopes. Along with a variety of reptiles and mammals, the sanctuary has an aviary as well. The aviary has red jungle fowl, peafowl, peacocks and a wide variety of wild birds. Kuruduawaterfall
1128-571: The confluence of two hilly streams, which combine to form the Pilla Salki river. It is 15 km (9.3 mi) from the Phulbani district headquarters, connected by a good road. Belghar is situated at a height of more than 2,000 feet (609.6 metres) above the sea level in Balliguda sub-division. It is 70 km (43 mi) from Balliguda and 155 km from Phulbani. The area has a number of mountains, forest and wild animals, especially elephants. It has an Inspection Bungalow of Forest Department, which
1175-569: The crops, to appease the mother earth, puja is performed for good crops at the village deity by the priest called Jakera . This Puja is called Bora Laka . This puja is done in the month of September/October. In the month of November/December new crops are collected; chuda and rice are prepared and made into khiri (rice pudding), which is offered to the village deity, and the villagers eat the new harvest. The major Hindu festivals like Holi , Diwali , Rakshabandhan , Shivratri , Ram Navami and Janmashtami are celebrated by Kondhs and other Hindus in
1222-494: The death toll at nearly 100 and suggested more than 40 women were sexually assaulted. Unofficial reports placed the number of those killed to more than 500. Many Christian families were burnt alive. Thousands of Christians were forced to convert to Hinduism under threat of violence. Many Hindu families were also assaulted in some places because they supported the Indian National Congress (INC) party. This violence
1269-448: The district with equal fervor. The Hindu month of Kartik is considered sacred by tribal and other Hindu residents of the district; people observe fasting and stay away from non-vegetarian food and alcohol. Nowadays people celebrate the Savan ( Shravan ) month by offering their prayers to Shiva and carrying water to Shiv temples walking barefoot. During Rakshabandhan, village children organize
1316-440: The district's total population. Kandha and Pan are the two dominant communities of the district, comprising over half the population with 50% and 12% respectively. While other Scheduled communities like Gond , Kandha Gauda , Haddi, Ghasi , Savar ( Soura ), Tanla, Keuta, Dom, and Dhoba also have a considerable presence. The district's general population makes up the remaining 30.66%. Languages of Kandhamal district (2011) At
1363-422: The district. Mango , mahula (mahua), Indian gooseberry (amla), kendu , meswak and jackfruit are also found in abundance in the wilderness. Bamboo and Thysanolaena (broom grass) are collected from the forests of Kandhamal and used or sold. A special pulse known as kandula is native to this district; the Kondh people mostly cultivate it in the hilly forests. The organic turmeric cultivated in this district
1410-660: The economy is centered on wild plants and herbs. In the last major flood was in 1981. The dam a pilasalunki has been successful in arresting sudden gauss of rain water in rainy season. The dam at pilasalunki is also a great place for picnics. The town has a Government college for intermediate, under graduate and post graduate studies. Some of the well known schools AJO High School (Estd.: 1904), Govt. Girls High School, Police High School, Sri Satya Sai High School, Public School (English Medium), Kendriya Vidyalaya, Carmel English Medium School, Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandira and Sri Aurobindo Integral Education & Research Centre. Carmel school
1457-453: The end of February. Putudi is 18 km from Phulbani town with a waterfall of 100 feet (30 m) height, situated in the dense forest. One good road leads to the site. The waterfall is on the river Salunki. Rushimal is situated about 50 km from Daringibadi, near the village Tamangi in Hattimunda G. P. A group of hills known as Rushimal hills are the origin of the river Rushikulya. At
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1504-735: The implementation of delimitation of parliamentary constituencies based on the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission of India constituted in 2002. Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency comprises 7 legislative assembly segments, which are: Baliguda, G. Udayagiri, Phulbani, Boudh and Bhanjanagar assembly segments were earlier in Phulbani constituency Since its formation in 2009, 5 elections have been held till date including one bypoll in 2014. List of members elected from Kandhamal constituency are: Voting were held on 20th May 2024 in 5th phase of Indian General Election. Counting of votes
1551-583: The land area of the district (71%) is forests, and 12% of the land is cultivable. The road connectivity with other districts is poor. Kandhamal is one of the poorest districts in Orissa, ranking 29th out of 30 districts by the Human Development Index . According to the 2011 census Kandhamal district has a population of 733,110, roughly equal to the nation of Guyana or the US state of Alaska . This gives it
1598-426: The local people is situated at a distance of about 18 km from Phulbani. Pakdajhar waterfall is situated at a distance of about 3–5 km from Sudrukumpa, a small village which is situated about 19 km from the main city of Phulbani. Last but not the least, there is Urmagarh waterfall, which is close to 21 km from Phulbani. Phulbani is surrounded by River Salunki. As of 2011 India census , Phulbani had
1645-403: The major city of South Odisha. Nearest railway station is Rairakhol around 100 km from here. The region around Phulbani has a variety of flora and fauna . It is a place surrounded by hills and has a lot of small and big waterfalls around it. Katramal Waterfall, the most spectacular of the lot is situated at a distance of about 31 km from Phulbani. Putudi Waterfall, a hot spot among
1692-457: The mohula flower in the form of cakes to the village deity; this is called Maranga Laka . On special occasions Kedu Laka is done depending on the requirement of the mother earth, which is decided by the village priest, locally called Kuta Gatanju . Kedu Laka is one of the main occasions among the Kandha tribes in Raikia block; they do Kedu Laka to eat mangoes of the village. After the sowing of
1739-586: The places of interest in the district, taxis may be hired at Phulbani or Balliguda. There is no railway route in the district. There are fourteen hospitals: The following are the 3 Vidhan sabha constituencies of Kandhamal district and the elected members of that area. On 25 December 2007, ethnic conflict broke out between Khond tribals and Pano Scheduled Caste people in Kandhamals. The 2008 Kandhamal violence refers to widespread violence against Christians purportedly incited by Hindutva organisations in
1786-488: The prominent Kandha tribe , which inhabits the region. The district lies between 83.30° E to 84-48° E longitude and 19-34° N to 20-54° latitude. The district headquarters is Phulbani, located in the central part of the district. The other popular locations are Baliguda , G. Udayagiri , Tikabali and Raikia .Daringabadi ( Kashmir of Odisha) The territory is rural, with a number of waterfalls, springs, hill stations, and historical and archaeological places. A majority of
1833-485: The site, excavated during construction of new temples, and are kept in the temple premises. One Buddha statue has been shifted from the nearby area to the Odisha State Museum , Bhubaneswar . Jalespeta is a valley about 127 km from Phulbani , situated near Tumudibandh. It is the site of a Shiva temple located right between the hilly river rock bed. The banks of the tiny river surprisingly have white sand, which
1880-414: The source there is a small reservoir known as “Rushikunda”, and above the hilltop a cave known as Rushigumpha. Urmagada is 17 km from Phulbani town on Phulbani-Gochhapada road in Phulbani Tahasil. The waterfall is 50 feet high, situated in a dense forest. One fair-weather road leads to the site. Kotagarh is located in Kandhamal district about 120 km from Phulabani and 54 km from Baliguda. In
1927-438: The time of the 2011 Census of India , 53.15% of the population in the district spoke Odia and 45.65% Kui as their first language. A majority of the inhabitants belong to the Kondh tribe, following various religious faiths, who are said to be "proud and aggressive", in the words of a district official. The Kondhs hold 77% of the cultivable land. Khond Scheduled Tribes (including 21% Protestant Christian Khond tribals) make up
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1974-770: The total of 53.6% of the population of the District. Panos (the main Dalit community) hold less than 9% of the cultivable land. Officially Hindu, the Scheduled Castes, most of whom belong to Pano (Scheduled Caste) community, make up 15.8% of the population. However it is estimated that more than 10. 3% of the aforementioned 15.8% Panos in Kandhamal, while claiming to be Hindu in documents, covertly practise Catholicism in reality, and hence they are not even legally eligible for Scheduled Caste Status. The majority of Panos are "covert" Catholics and there have been intercinine conflicts between
2021-429: The valley. A tourist complex has been built at Daringibadi for accommodation of tourists. Coffee plantations attract visitors to Daringibadi all through the year. Dungi is about 45 km from Phulbani, situated on Phulbani-Berhampur road in G. Udayagiri Tehsil. This is the only archaeological site in Kandhamal district. There was one Buddha Vihar of the 11th century; since it was ruined, Siva temples have come up on
2068-399: The villages as per their own convenience. This puja is called Sisaa Laka . In the month of March they perform puja to get blessings from Darni Penu (the village deity) and Saru Penu (a mountain deity) to collect the mahula flower and green mangoes as well as the forest products. After offering to the deity, they collect the product to use as food, etc. In the month of April/May they offer
2115-575: Was led by the Bajrang Dal , Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the VHP. Tensions reportedly started with violent incidents over Christmas 2007 which resulted in the burning of over 100 churches and church institutions, including hostels, convents, and over 700 houses. Three persons were also killed during the three days after Christmas. The Hindutva groups and activists of the Kui Samaj were mostly involved in
2162-616: Was on 4th June 2024. In 2024 election, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi defeated Biju Janata Dal candidate Achyutananda Samanta by a margin of 21,371 votes. In 2019 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Achyutananda Samanta defeated Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Kharbela Swain by 1,49,216 votes. Bye-election to the Kandhmal lok sabha constituency was held on 15 October 2014. In this election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh defeated Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rudra Madhab Ray by
2209-402: Was to be changed. Phulbani also has a Farm for research activities of Odisha Horticulture and research on silk moths. The farm host a varied collection of Guava Plants found rarely elsewhere. It is famous for the production of good quality turmeric. River Pila Salunki is heart of this regions agriculture, but due to lack of water this region has never been a success with agriculture. Mostly
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