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    Ganjam district is located in Odisha and is known for its foodgrain production. It has contributed significantly to the development of Odisha and its politics. There are many important religious and historic sites in the district, including temples dedicated to Tara-Tarini, Narayani, and Siddha Vairabi. Berhampur is the largest city and has important places like Jagannath Temple and Berhampur University. The district has a population of over 3 million people spread across villages, towns, and the cities of Berhampur and Chatrapur.

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    Ganjam district is located in Odisha and is known for its foodgrain production. It has contributed significantly to the development of Odisha and its politics. There are many important religious and historic sites in the district, including temples dedicated to Tara-Tarini, Narayani, and Siddha Vairabi. Berhampur is the largest city and has important places like Jagannath Temple and Berhampur University. The district has a population of over 3 million people spread across villages, towns, and the cities of Berhampur and Chatrapur.

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    Ganjam district is located in Odisha and is known for its foodgrain production. It has contributed significantly to the development of Odisha and its politics. There are many important religious and historic sites in the district, including temples dedicated to Tara-Tarini, Narayani, and Siddha Vairabi. Berhampur is the largest city and has important places like Jagannath Temple and Berhampur University. The district has a population of over 3 million people spread across villages, towns, and the cities of Berhampur and Chatrapur.

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    Ganjam district is located in Odisha and is known for its foodgrain production. It has contributed significantly to the development of Odisha and its politics. There are many important religious and historic sites in the district, including temples dedicated to Tara-Tarini, Narayani, and Siddha Vairabi. Berhampur is the largest city and has important places like Jagannath Temple and Berhampur University. The district has a population of over 3 million people spread across villages, towns, and the cities of Berhampur and Chatrapur.

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    The literal meaning of Ganjam is the source of foodgrain and as this district is famous for food grain production

    and trade, it is named as Ganjam. The inhabitants of this district are hardworking and painstaiking. This district has contributed a lot to the making of Orissa state and its progress. It has played a great role in the politics of Orissa as four Chief Ministers of Orissa belong to this district. The Rishikulya and Badanadi river passes through Ganjam district and there exists a 3,824 feet high mountain, named Barama.There are many important places like Gopalpur-on-sea, Narayani, Nirmalajhar, Tara-Tarini, Panchama, Jaugarh, Siddha Vairabi, Buddhakhol, Byghra Devi, Berhampur University, Budhithakurani, Satyanarayan Temple in this district.Ganjam is also accepted for its medical college, horn works, salt factory, silver works, applique works and spinning mills.

    Important Places
    Berhampur : It is a great shopping centre for silk sarees and handicrafts.The main visiting places are Jagannath Temple ,Satyanarayan temple ,Budhi Thakurani, Berhampur University and Medical College. Narayani : It is situated at a distance of 80 km. from Berhampur.The temple of Goddess Narayani surrounded by captivating natural scenery is situated on a hill top. Nirmaljhar : It is situated at a distance of 65 km. from Berhampur i.e in khallikote near kairasi.It is a beautiful place comprising a complex of temples dedicated to Lord Siva, Radhakrusna,Vimala,Dadhibamana, and a perinnial stream forming a pool of crystal clear water. Tara-Tarini : It is situated on Taratirini hill near Purusottampur which is at a distance of 40 km. from Berhampur. Twin Goddess Tara and tarini are worshiped in the temple on the top of a hill. River Rushikulya flows at the foot of the hill. Gopalpur- On- Sea : This sleepy resort in Ganjam district with its deep sea was once an ancient sea port.It is 16 km. from Berhampur, having all sorts of tourist facilities. Jaugarh : It is situated at a distance of 35 km. from Berhampur, is famous for Ashokan Rock Edicts and other archaeological remains. Panchama : It is famous for its stone image of Lord Ganesh. Mantridi : It is the small village in Gajam district which is famous for the temple dedicated to Goddess Siddha Vairabi. Budhakhol : This picturesque hill is situated at the distance of 3 kms. from Buguda, Tahasil. The temple of the Lord Siva and a natural spring attracts the pilgrims. Byghra Devi : It is situated near Kullad of Bhanjanagar town. It is picturesque spot and is famous for the temple of Goddess Byagra Devi.

    General Information About Ganjam District


    Area Population Head quarter Sub division Blocks Municipality N.A.C Tahasils 8,706Sq.Km. 31,36,437 Chatrapur 3 23 1 18 12 Forest Literacy Rate Vidhansabha seats Villages Grama panchayat Towns Temperature Rainfall 3081.77Sq.Kms. 62.94% 15 3,171 444 18 38.4(Max), 14.2(Min) 1542.6mm(Avg)

    Blocks 1. Chatrapur 2. Khallikote 3. Kodala 4. Polasara 5. Kabisuryanagar 6. Purastampur 7. Hijilikatu 8. Ganjam 9. Berhampur sadar 10. Shergarh 11. Aska

    Tahasils 1. Khallikote 2. Kodala 3. Chhatrapur 4. Berhampur 5. Chikiti 6. Kanisi 7. Purastampur 8. Aska 9. Buguda 10. Digapahandi 11. Sorada

    Subdivisions 1. Bhanjanagar 2. Chhatrapur 3. Berhampur

    12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

    Dharakot Belguntha Buguda Bhanjanagar Chikiti Jagannath prasad Sanakhemundi Kukudakhandi Digapahandi Rangeilunda Patrapur Soroda

    12. Bhanjanagar

    Road map of Ganjam District

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    Balasore Bhubaneswar Bolangir Chandikhole Cuttack Dhenkanal Ganjam Kalahandi Keonjhar Koraput Mayurbhanj Phulabani Puri

    OD-14 OD-15 OD-16 OD-17 OD-18 OD-19 OD-20 OD-21 OD-22 OD-23 OD-24 OD-25 OD-26 OD-27 OD-28 OD-29 OD-30 OD-31

    Rourkela Sambalpur Sundergarh Baragarh Rayagada Angul Gajapati Jagatsinghpur Bhadrak Jharsuguda Nabarangpur Nayagarh Nuapada Boudh Debagarh Kendrapara Malkangiri Sonepur

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