Kala or Kalo Dam is the dam in the Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India. It is located 8 km from Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj. The Dam is near about 2 km in length and 3.5 km in breadth. It covers a wide area with plenty of water. The Dam provides water throughout the year to the villagers for cultivation and other things.
17-496: Udala is a town and headquarter of Kaptipada subdivision of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is also a NAC of Mayurbhanj district. The name 'Udala' is believed to have been derived from the sage Uddalaka , whose adherents used to practice religious asceticism adjacent to the Sono river . Udala was historically a small village within the Taldandi pir of Kaptipada estate . The estate
34-507: A minimum of ten elected ward members and three nominated members. The Chairperson or President is the head of Nagar Panchayat. The NAC members of the Nagar are elected the several wards of the nagar panchayat on the basis of adult franchise for a term of five years. One third of the seats are reserved for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, backward classes and women. The Councillors or Ward Members are chosen by direct election from electoral wards in
51-552: A population of 3,022, comprising the village Udala (1,261) and its surrounding villages: Mendhakhai (749), Jagannathi (561), Nagbani (266), Jantrida (140), and Jirida (45). Over the years, it grew into a town and was declared a Notified Area Council (NAC) in 1973, covering an area of 7.89 square kilometers by composing those six villages and organized into 12 wards. Udala is located at 21°34′N 86°34′E / 21.57°N 86.57°E / 21.57; 86.57 . It has an average elevation of 57 metres (187 feet). The place
68-764: A small hilltop in Udala. Kalo and Sunei : These are irrigation project dams and located in Kaptipada . These are popular places for picnicking and boating. Currently boating facilities available only in Kalo dam. Udala Town is part of the Udala Assembly Constituency and the Mayurbhanj Parliament Constituency in Odisha. The current member of the legislative assembly ( MLA ) from Udala Assembly Constituency
85-705: Is Bhaskar Madhei of BJP . He won election in 2004 and 2000. The previous MLA from this seat was Srinath Soren of BJD, who won the seat in state elections in 2014. Rabaneswar Madhei who won this seat represented INC in 1995 and 1985 and represented INC(I) in 1980, Rohidas Soren of JD in 1990, and Birbhadra Singh of JNP in 1977. Tattwa Prakash Satapathy , an Odia actor, music director, and standup comedian born in Nuasahi village of Kaptipada. Nagar panchayat A nagar panchayat ( transl. 'town council' ) or town panchayat or Notified Area Council (NAC) in India
102-409: Is a settlement in transition from rural to urban and therefore a form of an urban political unit comparable to a municipality . An urban centre with more than 12,000 and less than 40,000 inhabitants is classified as a nagar panchayat. The population requirement for a Town Panchayat can vary from state to state. Such councils are formed under the panchayati raj administrative system. In census data,
119-475: Is a tourist attraction, owing to its waterfalls and natural environment. Perched on a hill, Maa Ambika Temple is a shrine of Devkund. Samibrukhya : Samibrukhya is a single vertical stone which is also a major tourist attraction. The size of the vertical stone is around 500ft. It is the place where Pandavas kept their weapons during their exile according to Mahabharata. A big festival is organised during Makara Sankranti . Jhinkeswar Temple : Jhinkeswar temple
136-519: Is an abode of Lord Shiva . It is a place for the Udbhaba Linga (where the linga has appeared from the ground), so the sanctum of the temple is below the ground level. There is a small pond attached to the temple and an old and deep well located in the premise of the temple. Jhinkeswar Shiva temple was built by Sadashiva Kar many years ago. Every year on Shivaratri the Jagara Yatra is conducted in
153-489: Is situated about 45 km from Baripada the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj . This is situated near the great waterfalls of Similipal . As of 2011 Census of India , Udala Notified Area Council (NAC) is the smallest town in terms of population and area within the Mayurbhanj district, with a total population of 13,152 and an area of 7.89 square kilometers. The population density is 1667 people per square kilometer, and
170-423: The abbreviation T.P. is used to indicate a "town panchayat". Tamil Nadu was the first state to introduce the panchayat town as an intermediate step between rural villages and urban local bodies (ULB). The structure and the functions of the nagar panchayat are decided by the state government. Each Nagar Panchayat has a committee consisting of a chairperson or president with ward members. Membership consists of
187-486: The fishes. People buy fresh fishes at cheaper price to compare to the market. The dam glows when the sun rises and the most beautiful sight is the sunset. On every Saturday there is a market near to the main gate of the Dam. This Guest House is maintained by Govt. of Orissa because a lot of VIPs come here to stay. There is a Guest House where tourists can stay and enjoy their holidays. Many people from different locations come to
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#1732876094507204-507: The gender ratio is 963 females for every 1,000 males. The population comprises 7.49% Scheduled Castes and 25.11% Scheduled Tribes, while the remaining 67.4%, belongs to other communities. The literacy rate is 87.79%, with a modest gender gap in literacy of 8.8%. The workforce participation rate stands at 37.86%, with 77.81% as main workers and 22.19% as marginal workers. Languages spoken in Udala (2011) Udala town utilizes both print and digital media to disseminate state or country updates, while
221-430: The nagar panchayat. Alongside the elected officials, the state government appoints officers to facilitate the administration and functioning of Nagar Panchayats. Such as chief executive officer or Secretary, Superintendents, Engineers, Health Inspectors, etc. These officers are appointed based on specific rules and regulations set by the state government. The structure and the functions of the nagar panchayat are decided by
238-496: The state government. Each Indian state has its own management directorate for panchayat towns. This article about government in India is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kala Dam The length of the Dam is 2 km. Asanbani,Haripur,Gadhiapaal,kaliasahi,Handiputa,chuuniposi,Nudadhia,Pingu and many more villages depend on this Dam. The Dam also gives some people for earning money by catching and selling
255-641: The tribal-dominated rural areas of Kaptipada subdivision rely on Radio Baghajatin Station, a community radio in Udala, for local news and cultural discussions. The radio station plays a significant role in these remote regions, complemented by broader information from the All India Radio Station based in Baripada, the district headquarters. Devkund : Devkund is a scenic spot, found at a distance of 65 km from Baripada and 110 km from Balasore. This place
272-456: The village jhinkpada. Merchants from far away places gather here to sell their commodities. This Yatra is conducted for about 15 days. Mouda Temple : Mouda temple is a Shiva temple located on the top of the Mouda hill located near Radho. Every year on Shivaratri the hill is decorated with lights and offerings are made to Lord Shiva by the people. Tarini Temple : This Tarini temple is located atop
289-529: Was restructured as a subdivision of the Mayurbhanj State , with the administrative center being relocated from Kaptipada to Udala, the approximate center of the subdivision, after the merger of the estate with Mayurbhanj in 1890. Udala was established as the headquarters of the Kaptipada subdivision in 1950, one year after the merger of Mayurbhanj state with Odisha following India's independence . In 1961, it had
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