Jajpur district

Jajpur
District
Nickname(s): Jajra nagar
Location in Odisha, India
Coordinates: 20.85°N 86.333°ECoordinates: 20.85°N 86.333°E
Country	India
State	Odisha
Headquarters	Jajpur
Government
• Collector	Anil Kumar Samal,IAS
• Member of Lok Sabha	Smt. Rita Tarai
Area
• Total	2,887.69 km2(1,114.94 sq mi)
Elevation	331 m (1,086 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	1,900,054
• Density	658/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Odia, Hindi, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	755 xxx
Vehicle registration	OD-04,OD-34
Nearest city	Bhubaneswar
Literacy	72.19%
Lok Sabhaconstituency	Jajpur
Vidhan Sabhaconstituency	7  [show]
Climate	Aw (Köppen)
Precipitation	1,014 millimetres (39.9 in)
Avg. summer temperature	38 °C (100 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	12 °C (54 °F)
Website	www.jajpur.nic.in

Jajpur is a district of Odisha, India, and an historic place of pilgrimage. As Jajpur was once the capital of the Kalinga kingdom, it is now an area of archeological wealth, including the famous Saktipitha of the Goddess Biraja, as well as the shrines of the Goddess Biraja (Durga), Jangya Baraha (incarnation of Lord Vishnu as the white boar), Sapta Matruka, and a host of other religious figures, all located along the bank of the River Baitarani. Ashokajhar, Chandikhol, Chhatia, Gokarnika, Kuransa, Mahavinayak, Patharajpur, Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, Satyapira, Singhapur, Vyas Sarobar, and Baruneswar Pitha are some of the destinations that attract tourists to the district, and the region's various natural resources support mines and industries.

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• 1 Geography
  • 1.1 Important Places
• 2 Economy
• 3 Divisions
• 4 Block Tehsil Subdivisions
• 5 Demographics
• 6 Politics
  • 6.1 Vidhan Sabha Constituencies
• 7 Colleges
• 8 References
• 9 External links

Geography

The district is 2,888 square kilometres (1,115 sq mi) in area, of which 202 square kilometres (78 sq mi) is forested. The population is 1, 622,868 and the literacy rate is 72.19%. The district headquarters is at Jajpur. The district is home to some 1,781 villages and two major towns. Annual rainfall is 1,771.8 millimetres (69.76 in).

Important Places

• Biraja Khetra: This is the ancient name of its district headquarters Jajpur town. Jajpur town also known as Biraja Kshetra, the place sacred to Goddess Biraja, the symbol of Sakti(Power). It is a small city surrounded by the river Baitarani in semicircle and a high level canal at the other end. Jajpur town is believed to be the capital of Jajati Keshari the then king of Kalinga Empire during 11th–12th. century AD.^{[citation needed]}
• Chhatia Batta: Chhatia is famous for Lord Jagannath Temple. It is 25 km from Cuttack. It is believed as the second Shreekhetra of Odisha according to the facts described in Malika. The accommodation facility can be availed at Chandikhol and Cuttack by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I Chatia. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. PHC, Chatia is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.
• Chandikhol: Chandikhol, which is 40 km from Cuttack, is an attractive picnic spot with natural springs and scenerY.
• Dasaswamedha Ghat is situated on the bank of river Baitarani. This famous holy spot was built during the rule of Jajati Kesari.Baruni Snana is a significant occasion when many pilgrims visit the place for holy bath, which is celebrated during the month of February and March. It is believed that you are blessed if you take bath at Dasaswamedha Ghat in any holy day of Hindu calendar. The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road and Jajpur Town by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest banks located to this tourist place are S.B.I Chandikhol and a few nationalized banks. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. District Headquarters Hospital, Jajpur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.
• Mahabinayak: At a distance of 2 km from Chandikhol to the west, is situated the Mahabinayak. Tourists can enjoy its natural surroundings and the temples of Lord Binayak.
• Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udayagiri: These three Buddhist monasteries (viharas) are between 60 km and 65 km northeast of Cuttack. They are said to be the ancient seat of Puspagiri, the Buddhist university of 7th century A.D. Recently a statue of emperor Ashok was excavated at Langudi hill. A new Buddha Vihar at Hatikhal village was discovered in 2012^[1]
• Duburi: At a distance of 38 km from Chandikhol towards the Daitari mines on the Express Highway, Duburi is home to a number of steel plants.
• Korai: Korai is a Block of Jajpur district, having a Primary Health Centre, a college, a few high schools, a 125-year-old minor school, and one of the oldest police stations of the erstwhile Cuttack district. This is an Assembly constituency of Odisha State. It is situated on the Calcutta Madras railway Line of Indian Railway having a railway station named Jajpur keonjhar road and about 9 km from National highway No.5 linking Calcutta.

• Baruneswar Temple: Situated in the village of Arei. The Baruneswar Temple stands beside a small stream named Kushabhadra branched off from the river Baitarani on the South Eastern Limit of the Triangular Biraja Kshetra. The Siva Lingam is submerged under water. It is a famous spot for devotees and tourists during Rain and winter season. Makar Mela/Baruneswar Mela is one of the biggest fair in Odisha. Every year It begins on 14th January (Makarasankranti i.e. 1st day of Magha) . This is the right time for a visitor to visit this holy place. This place is 15 km from Jajpur Town.
• Vyasa sarovar mela (now called Vyasa Mahotsava) is most famous festival in Jajpur Road. Kalinga Nagar Mahotsav is being held at Jakhapura on June 30 every year.
• Jajpur Road Atta & Haripur in the Sukinda block. Situated near the Brahamni River Sukinda visit place is the Ashokjhar.

Economy

Kalinga Nagar is situated in Danagadi Block where currently six big steel plants are operating like Jindal Stainless Limited,Neelanchal Ispat Nigam Limited, VISA Steel, Maithan Ispat Ltd., Mesco Steel, TATA STEEL and other seven are on their way to start production like Brahmani River Pellets Ltd or BRPL, Maharastra Seamless Ltd etc.

Divisions

There are seven Vidhan Sabha (seats in the lower house).

Block Tehsil Subdivisions

1. Badachana
2. Bari
3. Binjharpur
4. Dangadi
5. Dasarathpur
6. Darpan
7. Dharmasala
8. Jajpur
9. Jajpur sadar
10. Korai
11. Panikoili
12. Rasulpur
13. Sukinda

The district has 2 municipalities, 6 tehsils and 242 gram panchayats.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Jajpur district has a population of 1,826,275, roughly equal to the nation of Kosovo or the US state of Nebraska. This gives it a ranking of 261st in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 630 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,600/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 12.43%. Jajapur has a sex ratio of 972 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 80.44%.

Politics[edit]

Vidhan Sabha Constituencies

Main article: List of constituencies of Odisha Vidhan Sabha

The following is the 7 Vidhan sabha constituencies of Jajapur district and the elected members of that area

No.	Constituency	Reservation	Extent of the Assembly Constituency (Blocks)	Member of 14th Assembly	Party
48	Binjharpur	SC	Binjharpur, Dasarathpur (part)	Smt. Pramila Mallik	BJD
49	Bari	None	Bari, Jajpur (part), Rasulpur (part)	Debasis Nayak	BJD
50	Barchana	None	Barchana	Amar Prasad Satpathy	BJD*
51	Dharmasala	None	Dharmasala, Rasulpur (part)	Pranaba Balabantray	BJD
52	Jajpur	None	Jajpur (M), Jajpur (part), Dasharathpur (part)	Pranab Prakash Das	BJD
53	Korei	None	Vyasanagar (M), Vyasanagar (O. G), Korei, Rasulpur (part)	Akash Das	BJD
54	Sukinda	None	Sukinda, Dangadi	Pritiranjan Ghadai	BJD

Colleges

• N.C. Autonomous College, Jajpur Town
• Vyasanagar College, Vyasanagar, Jajpur Road
• S G College, Kanikapada, Jajpur
• A.P.College, Sujanpur
• Biraja Women's College, Jajpur
• Biraja Law College, Jajpur
• Indira Gandhi Women's College,jajpur Road
• G.C.College, Ramchandrapur
• Kanhu Charana Mahavidyalaya,korai
• L.B.Jew College, Angalo
• Mangalpur Women's College, Mangalpur
• Regional College, Rambag
• P.K.Mohabidyalaya, Baitarini Road
• B.B.Mohabidyalaya, Chandikhole
• Sahaspur College, Sahaspur
• M.H.D.Mohabidyalaya, Chatia
• B.S.College, Nuahat
• U.N.S Mohabidyalaya, Mugupal
• Madhupur Collge, Kalan
• Brahmabarada Mohabidyalaya, Barada Vihar
• Kharasrota Mahabidyalaya, Singhapur
• Baruneswar Mohabidyalaya, Arei
• Junabhadra College, Bitana
• A.B.J.Women's College, Alkund
• Dharmasala Mahabidyalaya, Dharmasala
• Jenapur College, Jenapur
• Sukinda College, Sukinda
• Jhadeswar College, Tolkani
• B.V.Mohabidyalaya, Haripur
• Dasarathpur college,Dasarathpur
• Bajragiri Mahavdyalay Boudhavihar,Kotpur

Balasore district

Balasore District

Balasore
District
Chandipur Beach
Nickname(s): Granary of Odisha
Location in Odisha, India
Coordinates: 21.5°N 86.9°ECoordinates: 21.5°N 86.9°E
Country	India
State	Odisha
Headquarters	Balasore
Area
• Total	3,634 km2(1,403 sq mi)
Elevation	90.08 m (295.54 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	2,317,419
• Rank	4
• Density	609/km2(1,580/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Oriya, Hindi, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	756 xxx
Telephone code	06782
Vehicle registration	OD-01
Coastline	81 kilometres (50 mi)
Nearest city	Bhubaneswar
Sex ratio	957 ♂/♀
Literacy	80.66%
Climate	Aw (Köppen)
Precipitation	1,583 millimetres (62.3 in)
Avg. summer temperature	43.1 °C (109.6 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	10.6 °C (51.1 °F)
Website	baleswar.nic.in

General Information
Subdivisions:	2
Blocks:	12
Towns:	4
Municipalities:	1
N.A.C.:	3
Tehsils:	7
Grama panchayat:	289
Villages:	2971
Coast line:	81 km

Balasore District, also known as Baleswar District or Baleshwar District, is an administrative district of Odisha state in eastern India. Balasore is one of the coastal Districts of Odisha. It lies on the northernmost part of the state. It was a part of the ancient Kalinga which later became a territory of Toshal or Utkal, till the death of Mukunda Dev. Balasore as a separate District was created in October 1828. originally it was in Bengal presidency.

Balasore District covers an area of 3634 km² having total population of 23,17,419 as per 2011 census. The District is surrounded by Medinipur District of West Bengal in its northern side, Bay of Bengal in its east, Bhadrak District in its south and Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar Districts lies on its western side. The District is located at 20.48 to 21.59 North Latitude and 86.16 to 87.29 east Longitude.

It is now a launch station for sounding rockets on the east coast of India in Odisha state at 21°18' N and 86°36' E. Balasore has been in use since 1989, but unlike Sriharikota, it is not used for launching satellites. The rocket launching site at Balasore is situated in a place called Chandipurlocated on the Bay of Bengal. The Interim Test Range in Chandipur is responsible for carrying out tests for various missiles such as Agni, Prithvi, Trishul etc.

Balasore Railway Station falls en route on the main line connecting Chennaito Kolkata. Road connectivity wise, National Highway-5 runs through Balasore. It is 212 km north-east of Bhubaneswar by road. Chandipur-on-sea is a sea resort famous for its mile long shallow beaches. Chandipur on sea is one of the shallowest sea beaches in the world. It is a unique beach, the tide comes to the shore only four times a day, at determined intervals. Among other tourist attractions is the 18th century kshirochora-gopinath temple, famous for its mythological story, how the temple was built there.

Birthplace of linguist and novelist Fakir Mohan Senapati, considered to be the saviour of modern Oriya language and an eminent freedom fighter. Also birthplace of famous Oriya poet Kabibar Radhanath Roy.

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• 1 History
• 2 Geography
• 3 Economy
• 4 Education
• 5 Divisions
  • 5.1 Blocks
  • 5.2 Tehsils
• 6 Transport
• 7 Demographics
  • 7.1 Languages
• 8 Art and Culture
• 9 Food
• 10 Tourism
• 11 Politics
• 12 Vidhan sabha constituencies
• 13 See also
• 14 References
• 15 External links

History

Balasore district was a part of the ancient Kalinga and later became a territory of Toshala or Utkal, till the death of Mukunda Dev. It was annexed by Mughals in 1568 and remained as a part of their suzerainty up to 1750-51. Subsequently, the Marathas of Nagpur occupied this part of Odisha and it came under the dominion of the Maratha Rajas. In 1803, this part was ceded to The British East India Company through the Treaty of Deogaon and it became a part of Bengal Presidency until 1912. But the first English Settlement came into existence in Balasore region in 1634 while Shah Jahan was the emperor at Delhi. The region was an early trading port for British, French and Dutch ships in the early age of Enlightenment and became a colonial part of first Danish India and later British India. The first of English factories was established in this region in 1640. During this period Dutch and Danish settlements were also found in this region.

Balasore as a separate district was created in October 1828 while it was in the Bengal Presidency. With the creation of Bihar province, Odisha was diverted along with Balasore district from Bengal to Bihar. With the creation of Orissa as a separate State on 1 April 1936, Balasore became an integral part of the new state. The national movement of independence surged ahead with the visit of Mahatma Gandhi in 1921. Inchudi Salt Revolution (Lavana Satyagrah) and Srijang Satyagrah for non-payment of Revenue Tax are famous as part of the struggle for freedom movement. Praja Andolan was initiated against the ruler of Nilagiri State. In January 1948, the state of Nilagiri was merged with the state of Orissa and became a part of Balasore district. On 3 April 1993, Bhadrak Sub-division became a separate district.

In the early 17th century, Balasore was an important trading destination in the eastern coastline of India. Inhabitants of the place sailed to distant ports in south-east Asia, especially to Lacadive and Maldives islands for trade and culture. Copper coins excavated from Bhograi and statues of Lord Buddha unearthed from places like Avana, Kupari, Basta & Ajodhya signify the existence of Buddhism in Balasore which was popular during the rule of Bhoumakar dynasty. The statues of Lord Mahavira found at Jaleswar, Balasore & Avana date back to the 10-11th century and show the existence of Jainism in the region.

Geography

Balasore district is affected with flood in its coastal areas

Balasore district is located in the northeast of the state of Odisha and lies between 21° 3' to 21° 59' north latitude and 86° 20' to 87° 29' east longitude. The average altitude of the district is 19.08 metre. The district has a total area of 3634 km². It is bounded by Midnapore district of West Bengal in its North, the Bay of Bengal in the east, Bhadrak district in the South and Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts on its western side.

Balasore is also known " The city of Land on Sea Shore" or " City of Sand"

Broadly the district can be divided into three geographical regions, namely, the Coastal belt, the inner alluvial plain and the North-Western hills. The coastal belt is about 81 km wide and shaped like a strip. In this region, sand dunes are noticed along the coast with some ridges. This region is mostly flooded with brackish water of estuarine rivers which is unsuitable for cultivation. Presently this area is utilized for coconut and betel cultivation. Shrimp culture and salt manufacturing units are also developing in this area recently. The second contiguous geographical region is deltaic alluvial plain. It is a wide stretch of highly fertile and irrigated land. This area is highly populous and devoid of any jungle. The third region, north-western hilly region covers most of Nilagiri Sub-division. It is mostly hilly terrain and vegetated with tropical semi-ever green forests. The Hills of Nilagiri has the highest peak of 543 metre above the sea level. The scheduled tribes of the district are mostly seen in this region of valuable forest resources and stone quarries.

Balasore, the coastal district of Odisha is crisscrossed with perennial and estuarine rivers because of its proximity to the sea. Two important rivers of Odisha, namely :- Budhabalanga and Subarnarekha pass through this district from west to east before surging into the Bay of Bengal. The irrigation system in Balasore district is very much widespread.

The soil of Balasore district is mostly alluvial laterite. The soil of Central region is mostly clay, clay loam and sandy loam which is very fertile for paddy and other farm produces. Nilagiri Sub-division is mostly gravelly and lateritic soil, which is less fertile. A small strip of saline soil is also seen along the extreme coastal part of the district.

Economy

Balasore District is one of the economically strong District in Odisha, which is privileged in both agriculture and industry. In spite of being an agrarian economy, agriculture is the main stay of the people of Balasore. The District lies in the coastal part of Odisha and is blessed with hot and humid climate with alluvium soil and intersected by the perennial rivers, which collectively provides conducive infrastructure for the growth of agriculture in this region. In the recent years, the utilization of the wasteland for ensuring the economic development of Balasore District has been taken into consideration and it is being used for the production of coconut and betel. The local economy of Balasore District largely depends on the cultivation of paddy and wheat.

Though a major section of Odisha’s population depends on agriculture, industry is the nucleus of the economic development of Balasore District. With the establishment of D.I.C, functioning from the year 1978, the District has witnessed prominent success in the field of industrial development. It is the nodal agency for promotion and establishment of small, medium and large industries and as well as for the cottage and handicraft industries in the District.Ori Plast Limited, Jagannath Biscuits Private Limited, Odisha Rubber Industries and Odisha Plastic Processing are some of the award winning small scale units of the District. Birla Tyres, Ispat Alloys Limited, Emami Paper Mills Limited and Polar Pharma India Limited are some of the large scale industries which are contributing in a big way towards the growth of the economy of the District.

Apart from the Government undertakings and the public sectors, a group of private entrepreneurs have come up, which accentuated the industrial development prominent in the economic scenario of the Balasore District. These industries in the recent times not only provide employment to the local people but at the same time accounts for a quantum of exports, which supports the economy of the District greatly.

Education

• Public schools:Modern Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Maharishi Vidya Mandir, S.t Thomas Convent School
• Public colleges:Fakir Mohan College, Kuntala Kumari Sabat Women's College
• University:F M University

Divisions

Balasore is the district headquarters. The district is further divided into 2 subdivisions, 12 blocks for undertaking developmental works in the rural areas, 7 tehsils for revenue and administrative purposes and 289 (257 old + 32 new) Gram Panchayats . Besides there are 4 towns consisting of 1 municipality and 3 NACs(Notified Area Councils). These local bodies look into civic aspects of urban areas. Also, there are 2971 villages, out of which 2602 are inhabited.

Blocks

The names of the various blocks are given below.

1. Balasore subdivision - Bahanaga, Balesore, Baliapal, Basta, Bhograi, Jaleswar, Khaira, Remuna, Simulia, Soro
2. Nilagiri subdivision - Nilagiri, Oupada

Tehsils

Tehsils - Balasore, Bhograi, Baliapal, Basta, Jaleswar, Nilagiri, Simulia, Soro, Remuna & khaira.

Transport

Balasore Railway Station falls en route on the main line connecting Chennai to Kolkata. National Highway-5 runs through Balasore, and National Highway-60, which connects Balasore to Kolkata, is a four lane express way.

Nearest Airport from Balasore is Bhubneswar and Kolkata a ride of approximately 3 and half hours.

Balasore runs State Buses (OTDC) which provide Point to Point Service from Kolkata to Bhubneswar (Via Balasore).

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Balasore district has a population of 2,317,419, roughly equal to the nation of Latvia or the US state of New Mexico. This gives it a ranking of 195th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 609 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,580/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 14.47%. Baleshwar has a sex ratio of 957 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 80.66%.

Languages

The primary language is Oriya. Other languages include Bhunjia, spoken by approximately 7000 Bhunjia Adivasis andSantali.

Art and Culture

Sari draping style of Balasore region

Balasore District is very much famous for its glorious history, art and culture, culture and tradition. There are many beautiful temples and spots to be seen here at Balasore District. The people of the various religious beliefs residing here, viz. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians etc., amply display the cultural genesis of Balasore District. The copper coins collected from Bhograi and the collection of statues of Lord Buddha from places like Avana, Kupari, Basta and Ayodhya magnifies the existence of Buddhism here. Buddhism is also popular during “Bhoumakar”. The statue of Lord Jaina at Jaleswar, Balasore and Avana hints about Jainism that is practiced in this District, which was also popular during 10th and 11th centuries.

Balasore District is highly famous for its Saibapitha”s and many a temples of Lord Shiva are seen at places throughout the district. The temples of Lord Shiva at Chandaneshwar, Baneshwar, Jhadeshwar, Panchalingeshwar, Bhusandeshwar and Maninageshwar are highly popular.

The District has also attained fame for its Saktipitha’s, found at “Bhudhar Chandi” of Sajanagarh, “Danda Kali” of Khantapara and “Chandi Mandir” at Kharjureshwar. The Sun temples of Ayodhya, Seragarh, Nilagiri and Bardhanpur makes one to reminiscence about the images of the “Sun Devotee”. Vaishnab Dharma is popular here from the time of Gupta dynasty. Vishnu temples at different places of the District and the Khirochora temple (built during the period of second Narasingha Dev) highlight the religious and cultural inclinations of the District”s people.

The two Jagannath temples at the heart of Balasore and other Jagannath temples at Nilagiri, Mangalpur, Gud, Jaleswar, Kamarda, Deuligan and Baliapal unfolds the culture of this region. Many a Masjid, Church, Gurudwara (at Remuna) etc. identifies the different religions and places of worship in this District.

Famous festivals like Makara Sankranti, Raja Sankranti, Ganga Mela, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Saraswati Puja, Laxmi Puja, Bishwakarma Puja, Chandan festival, Car festival, Maha Shivaratri, Dola Purnima, Id, Moharrum, Christmas Day etc. are performed with much pump and fanfare by the people of this region. Balasore is famous for the most attractive and enjoyable game of “Akhada”, played during Durga Puja by Hindus & during Moharrum by Muslims. People of this District had played a dominant role in the language revolution, during the making of the separate Odisha province. The important newspapers “Bodhadayeenee” and “Balasore Sambad Bahika”, by the efforts of Vysa Kabi Fakir Mohan Senapati had sown the seeds of Oriya language revolution and for the development of Oriya literature.

Odisha’s cultural history will ever remember the contributions of Raja Baikuntha Nath Dev, Vysa Kabi Fakir Mohan and Rai Bahadur Radha Charan Das, for their efforts in making Odisha a separate province and in glorifying Oriya language and literature.

Food

There are many traditional and authentic cuisines of Baleswar district. Gaja from Baleswar is one of the many famous Pithasof Odisha. Being a coastal district salty water and normal water fish cultivation adds many Oriya fish dishes like Machha ghanta, Machha besara, Chuna machha khata, Macha bhaja, etc. There are many dessert preparations which are available in the sweet shops around the district.

Tourism

Gautama Buddha in Marichi Temple, Ayodha, Baleswar

A Coastal district on the North Eastern Sea board Balasore has destination of having been called the "scenarios of Odisha"^{[by whom?]} with heritages of green paddy fields, a network of rivers, blue hills, extensive meadows and beaches in Chandipur,Talasari, Chaumukha and Dagara, Kashapal and Kharasahapur.

There is an ancient fort complex called Raibania fort in Laxmannath which was built by the Ganga Dynasty ruler Langula Narasinha Deba to protect intrusion of Mughalinto Odisha through the border. There are several ancient temples likeKhirachora Gopinatha Temple in Remuna, Chandaneswar, Panchalingeshwar,Bhudhara Chandi temple, Sajanagarh, Marichi temple, Ayodha, Brahmani Temple inAbhana, Jagannath temple at Nilagiri, Maninageswar Temple at Bardhanpur. and Talsari are some of the most peaceful beaches which provide quite a distinct experience from the spoils of civilization. The Similapal Forest reserve and Nilagirireserves provide nature lovers a natural abode for vacations. Deshuan pokhari is a place of historical importance.

Panoramic view of Kuldiha sanctuary

Politics

The district has 1 Loksabha constituency and 7 vidhan sabha constituencies.

Vidhan sabha constituencies

Main article: List of constituencies of Odisha Vidhan Sabha

The following is the 8 Vidhan sabha constituencies of Balasore district and the elected members of that area

No.	Constituency	Reservation	Extent of the Assembly Constituency (Blocks)	Member of 14th Assembly	Party
35	Jaleswar	None	Jaleswar (NAC), Jaleswar, Basta (part)	Debiprasanna Chand	INC
36	Bhogarai	None	Bhogarai	Ananta Das	BJD
37	Basta	None	Baliapal, Basta (part)	Raghunath Mohanty	BJD
38	Balasore	None	Balasore (M), Balasore (part)	Jiban Pradip Dash	BJD
39	Remuna	SC	Remuna, Balasore (part)	Sudarshan Jena	BJD
40	Nilagiri	None	Nilagiri (NAC), Nilagiri, Oupada, Bahanaga (part)	Pratap Chandra Sarangi	Independent
41	Soro	SC	Soro (NAC), Soro, Bahanaga (part)	Surendra Prasad Pramanik	INC
42	Simulia	None	Simulia, Khaira	Parsuram Panigrahi	BJD