| Mayurbhanj district | |
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| Coordinates: 21°55′59″N 86°43′59″E / 21.933°N 86.733°ECoordinates: 21°55′59″N 86°43′59″E / 21.933°N 86.733°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| Headquarters | Baripada |
| Government | |
| • Collector | Rajesh Prabhakar Patil |
| • Member of Lok Sabha | Laxman Tudu, BJD |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10,418 km2 (4,022 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 559.31 m (1,835.01 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 2,223,456 |
| • Density | 658/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Oriya, Hindi, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 757 xxx |
| Vehicle registration | OD-11 |
| Sex ratio | 1.020 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 52.43% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Mayurbhanj |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | 10 |
| Climate | Aw (Köppen) |
| Precipitation | 1,648.2 millimetres (64.89 in) |
| Website | www.mayurbhanj.nic.in |
Mayurbhanj district is one of the 30 districts in Odisha state in eastern India. It is the largest district of Odisha by area. Baripada city is the district headquarters. As of 2011 it is the third most populous district of Odisha (out of 30), after Ganjam and Cuttack.[1]
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History [edit]
Mayurbhanj District was formed out of erstwhile Princely State of Mayurbhanj. It is currently a part of the Red Corridor.[2] Post independence of India, Mayurbhanj state under Maharaja Pratap Chandra Bhanjdeo was acceded to the Indian dominion on 01.01.1949 and was merged with Orissa. Sriram Chandra Bhanj Deo, father of Pratap Chandra Bhanj Deo was one of notable person remembered for his contribution towards the development of Orissa and Oriya people. Ravenshaw college, S.C.B. Medical college (which is named after him) in Cuttack were some of the his notable works during his period. During his reign, India's first Iron ore mines Gorumahisani, badampahar and suleipat which were the mother mines of [1] were leased to Tatas.
Sub-divisions and blocks of Mayurbhanj [edit]
- Baripada Sub-division
- Baripada(HQ)
- Badasahi
- Bangriposi
- Betnoti
- Chandua
- Muruda
- Rasgovindpur
- Saraskana
- Samakhunta
- Shuliapada
- Bamanghati Sub-division
- Rairangpur(HQ)
- Bahalda
- Badampahad
- Bisoi
- Bijatala
- Jamada
- Tiring
- Kaptipada Sub-division
- Udala(HQ)
- Khunta
- Gopabandhu Nagar
- Kaptipada
- Panchapid Sub-division
- Karanjia(HQ)
- Jashipur
- Raruan
- Sukruli
- Thakurmunda
Geography [edit]
Towns [edit]
Villages [edit]
- Bhanjpur-757002
- Kalabadia- 757030
- Betajhari- 757038
- Baunshdiha- 757038
- Thakurmunda- 757038
- jhinkpada -757040
- pedagadi -757040
- Baripada - 757001
- Baisinga - 757028
- K. C Pur - 757029
- Gadigan -757018
- Betnoti - 757025
- Barjupur -757003
- Budhikhamari(B) - 757029
- Khadiabasa - 757085
- Kailash Chandra Pur - 757029
- Kushalada - 757085
- jugal (HQ) - 757052
- katarikata-757023
Economy [edit]
In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Mayurbhanj one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[3] It is one of the 19 districts in Odisha currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[3]
Demographics [edit]
According to the 2011 census Mayurbhanj district has a population of 2,513,895,[1] roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait[4] or the US state of Nevada.[5] This gives it a ranking of 171st in India (out of a total of 640).[1] The district has a population density of 241 inhabitants per square kilometre (620 /sq mi) .[1] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 13.06%.[1] Mayurbhanj has a sex ratio of 1005 females for every 1000 males,[1] and a literacy rate of 63.98%.[1]
Culture [edit]
Chhau Nurtya {Dance) [edit]
Mayurbhanj is also famous for its beautiful yet virile dance form, known as Chhau Nurtya dance. Elements of folk, tribal, martial, traditional art are classical part of the Mayurbhanj Chhau.[6]
Tourism [edit]
Mayurbhanj has many tourist destinations. The Shimilipal is an internationally renowned tiger and forest reserve. It became source of international attention in 1960s when the then director of the tiger reserve had adopted a tigress known as Khairi. Mayurbhanj, as a Princely State, was a most progressive one during British rule. The Kings of Mayurbhanj were pioneers in the upliftment of Odisha under British rule Empty citation (help). Today Mayurbhanj is the largest district in size in Odisha. It is coming up with higher educational institutions and technical colleges.
Cuisine [edit]
Mudhi (puffed rice) is the popular diet here.
Notable Person [edit]
- Panchanan Patra (1943–2006), playwright, recipient of the Odisha Sahitya Academy award for Oriya literat
- Sriram Chandra Bhanj Deo - Ruler of Princely State of Mayurbhanj.
Flora and fauna [edit]
A national park for tigers and other wildlife, known as Simlipal National Park, is situated in Mayurbhanj district.
Vidhan sabha constituencies [edit]
The following is the 9 Vidhan sabha constituencies[7][8] of Mayurbhanj district and the elected members[9] of that area
| No. | Constituency | Reservation | Extent of the Assembly Constituency (Blocks) | Member of 14th Assembly | Party |
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| 26 | Jashipur | ST | Jashipur, Raruan, Sukruli, Kusumi (part) | Kamala Kanta Nayak | BJD |
| 27 | Saraskana | ST | Saraskana, Bijatala, Bisoi, Kusumi (part) | Rama Chandra Hansdah | BJD |
| 28 | Rairangpur | ST | Rairangpur (NAC), Rairangpur, Tiringi, Bahalda, Jamda | Shyam Charan Hansdah | INC |
| 29 | Bangriposi | ST | Bangriposi, Kuliana, Shamakhunta | Smt. Sarojini Hembram | BJD |
| 30 | Karanjia | ST | Karanjia (NAC), Karanjia, Thakurmunda, Kaptipada (part) | Bijay Kumar Nayak | BJD |
| 31 | Udala | ST | Udala (NAC), Udala, Gopabandhunagar, Kaptipada (part) | Shrinath Soren | BJD |
| 32 | Badasahi | SC | Betnoti, Badasahi (part) | Manoranjan Sethi | BJD |
| 33 | Baripada | ST | Baripada (M), Baripada, Khunta, Badasahi (part) | Sananda Marndi | BJD |
| 34 | Morada | None | Morada, Suliapada, Rasgobindapur | Praveen Chandra Bhanj Deo | BJD |
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ "83 districts under the Security Related Expenditure Scheme". IntelliBriefs. 2009-12-11. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
- ^ a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj (September 8, 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme". National Institute of Rural Development. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Retrieved 2011-10-01. "Kuwait 2,595,62"
- ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-09-30. "Nevada 2,700,551"
- ^ "CHHAU NURTYA DANCE OF MAYURBHANJ".
- ^ Assembly Constituencies and their EXtent
- ^ Seats of Odisha
- ^ "List of Member in Fourteenth Assembly". ws.ori.nic.in. Retrieved 19 February 2013. "MEMBER NAME"
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