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CHAPTER 21
Odisha, a state on the Eastern coast of India, is divided into
30 administrative units called districts. These 30 districts
have been placed under three different revenue divisions to
streamline their governance. The divisions are Central,
North and South with their headquarters at Cuttack (Central
Division), Sambalpur (Northern Division), Berhampur
(Southern Division) respectively.
Each district is separated into Sub-Divisions, each governed by a Sub-Collector and
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). The Sub-Divisions are further divided into
Tehsils. The Teshsils are headed by Tehsildars. Odisha has 3 Divisions, 30 Districts
and 58 Sub-Divisions.
Divisions of Odisha
Odisha has 3 Administrative divisions. Each division consists of 10 districts and has
a Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) as its administrative head. Each district
is Governed by a Collector and District Magistrate, who is appointed from the
Indian Administrative Services. Superintendent of Police (SP), an IPS officer is
responsible for maintaining law and order and related issues of the districts in
Odisha.The three administrative divisions in Odisha are as follows:
Central Division, Cuttack
This division includes the following districts:
l
Cuttack
l
Jagatsinghpur
l
Kendrapara
l
Jajpur
l
Puri l
Khordha
l
Nayagarh
l
Balasore l
Bhadrak
l
Mayurbhanj
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CHAPTER 21
Odisha, a state on the Eastern coast of India, is divided into
30 administrative units called districts. These 30 districts
have been placed under three different revenue divisions to
streamline their governance. The divisions are Central,
North and South with their headquarters at Cuttack (Central
Division), Sambalpur (Northern Division), Berhampur
(Southern Division) respectively.
Each district is separated into Sub-Divisions, each governed by a Sub-Collector and
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). The Sub-Divisions are further divided into
Tehsils. The Teshsils are headed by Tehsildars. Odisha has 3 Divisions, 30 Districts
and 58 Sub-Divisions.
Divisions of Odisha
Odisha has 3 Administrative divisions. Each division consists of 10 districts and has
a Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) as its administrative head. Each district
is Governed by a Collector and District Magistrate, who is appointed from the
Indian Administrative Services. Superintendent of Police (SP), an IPS officer is
responsible for maintaining law and order and related issues of the districts in
Odisha.The three administrative divisions in Odisha are as follows:
Central Division, Cuttack
This division includes the following districts:
l
Cuttack
l
Jagatsinghpur
l
Kendrapara
l
Jajpur
l
Puri l
Khordha
l
Nayagarh
l
Balasore l
Bhadrak
l
Mayurbhanj
211 District Profile of Odisha
Northern Revenue Divisions, Sambalpur
This division included the following districts:
l
Sambalpur
l
Bargarh
l
Jharsuguda
l
Deogarh
l
Balangir l
Subarnapur (Sonepur)
l
Dhenkanal
l
Angul l
Keonjhar
l
Sundergarh
Southern Revenue Divisions, Berhampur
This division included the following districts:
l
Ganjam
l
Gajapati
l
Kandhamal
l
Boudh
l
Kalahandi l
Nuapada
l
Koraput
l
Rayagada l
Nabarangpur
l
Malkangiri
Mayurbhanj is the largest district and Jagatsinghpur is the smallest district by area
and Ganjam is the largest district and Deogarh is the smallest district by population
in Odisha.
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CHAPTER 21
Odisha, a state on the Eastern coast of India, is divided into
30 administrative units called districts. These 30 districts
have been placed under three different revenue divisions to
streamline their governance. The divisions are Central,
North and South with their headquarters at Cuttack (Central
Division), Sambalpur (Northern Division), Berhampur
(Southern Division) respectively.
Each district is separated into Sub-Divisions, each governed by a Sub-Collector and
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). The Sub-Divisions are further divided into
Tehsils. The Teshsils are headed by Tehsildars. Odisha has 3 Divisions, 30 Districts
and 58 Sub-Divisions.
Divisions of Odisha
Odisha has 3 Administrative divisions. Each division consists of 10 districts and has
a Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) as its administrative head. Each district
is Governed by a Collector and District Magistrate, who is appointed from the
Indian Administrative Services. Superintendent of Police (SP), an IPS officer is
responsible for maintaining law and order and related issues of the districts in
Odisha.The three administrative divisions in Odisha are as follows:
Central Division, Cuttack
This division includes the following districts:
l
Cuttack
l
Jagatsinghpur
l
Kendrapara
l
Jajpur
l
Puri l
Khordha
l
Nayagarh
l
Balasore l
Bhadrak
l
Mayurbhanj
211 District Profile of Odisha
Northern Revenue Divisions, Sambalpur
This division included the following districts:
l
Sambalpur
l
Bargarh
l
Jharsuguda
l
Deogarh
l
Balangir l
Subarnapur (Sonepur)
l
Dhenkanal
l
Angul l
Keonjhar
l
Sundergarh
Southern Revenue Divisions, Berhampur
This division included the following districts:
l
Ganjam
l
Gajapati
l
Kandhamal
l
Boudh
l
Kalahandi l
Nuapada
l
Koraput
l
Rayagada l
Nabarangpur
l
Malkangiri
Mayurbhanj is the largest district and Jagatsinghpur is the smallest district by area
and Ganjam is the largest district and Deogarh is the smallest district by population
in Odisha.
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Central Division, Cuttack
The location and related information of each district is described as follows:
Cuttack District
Origin Cuttack city is one of the oldest cities in India dating back to more than
1000 years. The city was built by king Anangabhima Dev III. The word Cuttack
derives its name from the anglicised Sanskrit word ‘Kataka’, which means protected
by army. Literally, it also means the fort, referring to the ancient Barabati fort,
around which the city developed.
Location Cuttack city is bounded by Mahanadi river in the North and Kathajodi
river in the South. Cuttack is the former capital and the second largest city in the
Eastern Indian state of Odisha.
FamousFor The city of Cuttack is famous for the 11th century embankment of
Kathajodi, the ruins of Barabati fort, the shrine of Katak Chandi, the
Quadam-e-Rasool, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial Birth Place Museum
and the Maritime Museum. Some old churches are also the major attraction of the
city. Cuttack is known as the ‘SilverCity’ due to the finest filigree works, the best in
the country.
Important statistical data about the district is given below:
l
Area  – 3,932 sq km
l
Literacy Rate – 85.5%
l
Sex Ratio – 940
l
Population – 2,624,470
l
Density – 667
l
Headquarters – Cuttack
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CHAPTER 21
Odisha, a state on the Eastern coast of India, is divided into
30 administrative units called districts. These 30 districts
have been placed under three different revenue divisions to
streamline their governance. The divisions are Central,
North and South with their headquarters at Cuttack (Central
Division), Sambalpur (Northern Division), Berhampur
(Southern Division) respectively.
Each district is separated into Sub-Divisions, each governed by a Sub-Collector and
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). The Sub-Divisions are further divided into
Tehsils. The Teshsils are headed by Tehsildars. Odisha has 3 Divisions, 30 Districts
and 58 Sub-Divisions.
Divisions of Odisha
Odisha has 3 Administrative divisions. Each division consists of 10 districts and has
a Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) as its administrative head. Each district
is Governed by a Collector and District Magistrate, who is appointed from the
Indian Administrative Services. Superintendent of Police (SP), an IPS officer is
responsible for maintaining law and order and related issues of the districts in
Odisha.The three administrative divisions in Odisha are as follows:
Central Division, Cuttack
This division includes the following districts:
l
Cuttack
l
Jagatsinghpur
l
Kendrapara
l
Jajpur
l
Puri l
Khordha
l
Nayagarh
l
Balasore l
Bhadrak
l
Mayurbhanj
211 District Profile of Odisha
Northern Revenue Divisions, Sambalpur
This division included the following districts:
l
Sambalpur
l
Bargarh
l
Jharsuguda
l
Deogarh
l
Balangir l
Subarnapur (Sonepur)
l
Dhenkanal
l
Angul l
Keonjhar
l
Sundergarh
Southern Revenue Divisions, Berhampur
This division included the following districts:
l
Ganjam
l
Gajapati
l
Kandhamal
l
Boudh
l
Kalahandi l
Nuapada
l
Koraput
l
Rayagada l
Nabarangpur
l
Malkangiri
Mayurbhanj is the largest district and Jagatsinghpur is the smallest district by area
and Ganjam is the largest district and Deogarh is the smallest district by population
in Odisha.
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Central Division, Cuttack
The location and related information of each district is described as follows:
Cuttack District
Origin Cuttack city is one of the oldest cities in India dating back to more than
1000 years. The city was built by king Anangabhima Dev III. The word Cuttack
derives its name from the anglicised Sanskrit word ‘Kataka’, which means protected
by army. Literally, it also means the fort, referring to the ancient Barabati fort,
around which the city developed.
Location Cuttack city is bounded by Mahanadi river in the North and Kathajodi
river in the South. Cuttack is the former capital and the second largest city in the
Eastern Indian state of Odisha.
FamousFor The city of Cuttack is famous for the 11th century embankment of
Kathajodi, the ruins of Barabati fort, the shrine of Katak Chandi, the
Quadam-e-Rasool, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial Birth Place Museum
and the Maritime Museum. Some old churches are also the major attraction of the
city. Cuttack is known as the ‘SilverCity’ due to the finest filigree works, the best in
the country.
Important statistical data about the district is given below:
l
Area  – 3,932 sq km
l
Literacy Rate – 85.5%
l
Sex Ratio – 940
l
Population – 2,624,470
l
Density – 667
l
Headquarters – Cuttack
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Kendrapara District
Origin Kendrapara district was created on 1st April, 1993, from the Cuttack district.
Many epics unveil the fact that Lord Balram killed Kandrasur here. Then, he
married his daughter Tulasi and settled here. Since, then the place is known as
Kendrapara.
Location It is situated in central coastal plain zone of Odisha. The district is
bounded by Bhadrak district at its North, Jajpur at its North-West, Jagatsinghpur at
its South, Cuttack district at its West and Bay of Bengal at its East. The coastline of
Kendrapara district covers 48 km stretching from Dhamra Muhan to Batighar.
FamousFor The headquarters of Kendrapara district is well known as Tulasi Khetra.
Bhitarkanika National Park, Buddhist Shrines, Udayagiri and Ratnagiri caves and
Sri Baladevjew Temple are the famous attractions of the district.
Important statistical data about the district is given below:
l
Area – 2,644 sq km
l
Literacy Rate – 85. 15%
l
Sex Ratio – 1007
l
Population – 14,40,361
l
Density – 544.8
l
Headquarters–Kendrapara
Puri District
Origin This district is considered as the abode of Lord Vishnu, most popularly
known as Lord Jagannath. This district derives its name from the heritage city of
Puri, one of the four pilgrimage centres of India.
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CHAPTER 21
Odisha, a state on the Eastern coast of India, is divided into
30 administrative units called districts. These 30 districts
have been placed under three different revenue divisions to
streamline their governance. The divisions are Central,
North and South with their headquarters at Cuttack (Central
Division), Sambalpur (Northern Division), Berhampur
(Southern Division) respectively.
Each district is separated into Sub-Divisions, each governed by a Sub-Collector and
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). The Sub-Divisions are further divided into
Tehsils. The Teshsils are headed by Tehsildars. Odisha has 3 Divisions, 30 Districts
and 58 Sub-Divisions.
Divisions of Odisha
Odisha has 3 Administrative divisions. Each division consists of 10 districts and has
a Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) as its administrative head. Each district
is Governed by a Collector and District Magistrate, who is appointed from the
Indian Administrative Services. Superintendent of Police (SP), an IPS officer is
responsible for maintaining law and order and related issues of the districts in
Odisha.The three administrative divisions in Odisha are as follows:
Central Division, Cuttack
This division includes the following districts:
l
Cuttack
l
Jagatsinghpur
l
Kendrapara
l
Jajpur
l
Puri l
Khordha
l
Nayagarh
l
Balasore l
Bhadrak
l
Mayurbhanj
211 District Profile of Odisha
Northern Revenue Divisions, Sambalpur
This division included the following districts:
l
Sambalpur
l
Bargarh
l
Jharsuguda
l
Deogarh
l
Balangir l
Subarnapur (Sonepur)
l
Dhenkanal
l
Angul l
Keonjhar
l
Sundergarh
Southern Revenue Divisions, Berhampur
This division included the following districts:
l
Ganjam
l
Gajapati
l
Kandhamal
l
Boudh
l
Kalahandi l
Nuapada
l
Koraput
l
Rayagada l
Nabarangpur
l
Malkangiri
Mayurbhanj is the largest district and Jagatsinghpur is the smallest district by area
and Ganjam is the largest district and Deogarh is the smallest district by population
in Odisha.
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Central Division, Cuttack
The location and related information of each district is described as follows:
Cuttack District
Origin Cuttack city is one of the oldest cities in India dating back to more than
1000 years. The city was built by king Anangabhima Dev III. The word Cuttack
derives its name from the anglicised Sanskrit word ‘Kataka’, which means protected
by army. Literally, it also means the fort, referring to the ancient Barabati fort,
around which the city developed.
Location Cuttack city is bounded by Mahanadi river in the North and Kathajodi
river in the South. Cuttack is the former capital and the second largest city in the
Eastern Indian state of Odisha.
FamousFor The city of Cuttack is famous for the 11th century embankment of
Kathajodi, the ruins of Barabati fort, the shrine of Katak Chandi, the
Quadam-e-Rasool, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Memorial Birth Place Museum
and the Maritime Museum. Some old churches are also the major attraction of the
city. Cuttack is known as the ‘SilverCity’ due to the finest filigree works, the best in
the country.
Important statistical data about the district is given below:
l
Area  – 3,932 sq km
l
Literacy Rate – 85.5%
l
Sex Ratio – 940
l
Population – 2,624,470
l
Density – 667
l
Headquarters – Cuttack
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Kendrapara District
Origin Kendrapara district was created on 1st April, 1993, from the Cuttack district.
Many epics unveil the fact that Lord Balram killed Kandrasur here. Then, he
married his daughter Tulasi and settled here. Since, then the place is known as
Kendrapara.
Location It is situated in central coastal plain zone of Odisha. The district is
bounded by Bhadrak district at its North, Jajpur at its North-West, Jagatsinghpur at
its South, Cuttack district at its West and Bay of Bengal at its East. The coastline of
Kendrapara district covers 48 km stretching from Dhamra Muhan to Batighar.
FamousFor The headquarters of Kendrapara district is well known as Tulasi Khetra.
Bhitarkanika National Park, Buddhist Shrines, Udayagiri and Ratnagiri caves and
Sri Baladevjew Temple are the famous attractions of the district.
Important statistical data about the district is given below:
l
Area – 2,644 sq km
l
Literacy Rate – 85. 15%
l
Sex Ratio – 1007
l
Population – 14,40,361
l
Density – 544.8
l
Headquarters–Kendrapara
Puri District
Origin This district is considered as the abode of Lord Vishnu, most popularly
known as Lord Jagannath. This district derives its name from the heritage city of
Puri, one of the four pilgrimage centres of India.
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Location It is a coastal district on the Eastern part of Odisha. The district is
bounded by Bhubaneswar on the North, Chilika lake on the South and Bay of
Bengal on the East.
FamousFor The city is famous for handicraft and cottage industries all over the
world. It is famous for temple of Lord Jagannath and the Sun Temple at Konark.
Important statistical data about the district is given below:
l
Area – 3,479 sq km
l
Literacy Rate – 84.67%
l
Sex Ratio – 963
l
Population – 16,98,730
l
Density – 488
l
Headquarters – Puri
Nayagarh District
Origin Nayagarh district was created on 1st April, 1993, when the erstwhile Puri
district was split into three distinct districts. Birth history of Nayagarh district goes
around the thirteenth century and is considered as an important part in the political
history of Odisha. King Suryamani of Baghela dynasty came to Puri on a pilgrimage
from Madhya Pradesh and established his kingdom at Nayagarh.
Location It is bounded by Cuttack district on the North, Kandhamal district on the
West, Ganjam district on the South and Khordha district on its East.
FamousFor Nayagarh district consists of the four Garhjat states of ex-states Ranpur,
Nayagarh, Khandapara and Daspalla. The aboriginal Savaras and Kandhas are the
indigenous people of Nayagarh district.
Some tourist places in Nayagarh are Udayapur Library, Raghunathjew Temple,
Gokulnanda Temple, Dutikeswar temple at Jamupatna, etc.
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