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Mayurbhanj
Mayurbhanj district is one of the 30 districts in Odisha state in eastern India. It is the largest district of Odisha by area. Its headquarters are at Baripada. Other major towns are Rairangpur, Karanjia and Udala. , it is the third-most-populous district of Odisha (out of 30), after Ganjam and Cuttack. Etymology The name of the district is a portmanteau of '' Mayura'' (meaning peacock in Odia) and '' Bhanja'', the name of the two ruling dynasty of the district till 1949. It is believed that the Mayura was the name of another dynasty that merged with the Bhanjas sometime around the 14th century. The peacock motif was later adopted by the Bhanjas and featured on the Mayurbhanj coat of arms. The Mayurbhanj alternative spellings were noted as ''Mohurbunge'' and ''Morbhanj'' in many British India records. History The Bhanja family who ruled Mayurbhanj State are closely associated with the district's history. They probably displaced an earlier ruling family with the same name w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baripada
Baripada () is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India. Located along the east bank of the Budhabalanga river, Baripada is the cultural centre of north Odisha. In recent years, it has emerged as an educational hub with the opening of numerous professional colleges. The city is the headquarters of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha's largest district by area. It houses the office of the District collector, the Superintendent of Police and the Court of the District and Sessions Judge. It lends its name to the Baripada Vidhan Sabha constituency of the Odisha state legislative assembly. History Originally the capital of the Mayurbhanj State, Baripada's antiquity is unknown. It was first recorded as Burpuddah by Major James Rennell of the East India Company in his famous Atlas of 1779. Baripada was established as headquarter of the state (now district) in the end of 18th century during the period of Sumitra Devi's ruling, which was earlier in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ho Language
Ho () is a Munda language of the Austroasiatic language family spoken primarily in India by about 1.04 million people (0.103% of India's population) per the 2001 census. Ho is a tribal language. It is spoken by the Ho, Munda, Kolha and Kol tribal communities of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Assam and is written with the Warang Citi script. Devanagari, Latin script, Odia script and Telugu script are sometimes used, although native speakers are said to prefer a Ho script. The latter script was invented by Ott Guru Kol Lako Bodra. The name "Ho" is derived from the native word "" which means "Human being". Distribution Around half of all Ho speakers are from West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, where they form the majority community. Ho speakers are also found in East Singhbhum district in southern Jharkhand and in northern Odisha. Ho is closer to the Mayurbhanj dialect of Mundari than the language spoken in Jharkhand. Ho and Mundari are ethnically a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khiching
Khiching is an ancient city and largely in ruins is situated in Panchpir sub-division of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha State of India. It is the location of the Kichakeshwari Temple made from black stone. Khiching is located about 50 km east of Keonjhargarh city 24 km west of Karanjia.There are several villages in the vicinity, including Sukruli, Kesana, Naupana, Kakharupana, Salabana, Viratagada, Kichakagada. Another nearby village is Singda. The major festival in Khiching is Sivarathri, which is celebrated over seven days. The major tourist attraction of Khiching is the Temple Of Maa Kichakeswari. The temple was constructed during the year 920/925. Goddess Kichakeshwari, which was not only ishtadevata and kuladevi of Bhanj dynasty but also the State deity of Princely State of Mayurbhanj Mayurbhanj district is one of the 30 districts in Odisha state in eastern India. It is the largest district of Odisha by area. Its headquarters are at Baripada. Other major t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayurbhanj (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 21 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Odisha state in Eastern India. Assembly segments Following delimitation, presently this constituency comprises the following legislative assembly segments: Before delimitation of parliamentary constituencies in 2008, legislative assembly segments which constituted this parliamentary constituency were: Jashipur, Bahalda, Rairangpur, Bangriposi, Kuliana, Baripada and Udala. Members of Parliament Election results 2019 Election Result In 2019 election, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Bishweswar Tudu defeated Biju Janata Dal candidate Dr. Debashis Marndi by margin of 25,256. 2014 Election Result In 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Ramachandra Hansda defeated Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dr.Nepol Raghu Murmu by a margin of 1,22,866 votes. 2009 See also * Mayurbhanj district * List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha The Lok Sabha, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Districts Of Odisha
Odisha, a state on the eastern coast of India, is divided into 30 administrative geographical 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 division consists of 10 districts, and has as its administrative head a Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC), a senior rank officer of Indian Administrative Service. The position of the ''RDC'' in the administrative hierarchy is that between that of the district administration and the state secretariat. Each ''District'' is governed by a ''Collector'' & ''District Magistrate'', who is appointed from the Indian Administrative Service. The Collector & District Magistrate is responsible for collecting the revenue and maintaining law and order in the district. Each Dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odisha
Odisha (English: , ), formerly Orissa ( the official name until 2011), is an Indian state located in Eastern India. It is the 8th largest state by area, and the 11th largest by population. The state has the third largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India. It neighbours the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south. Odisha has a coastline of along the Bay of Bengal in Indian Ocean. The region is also known as Utkala and is also mentioned in India's national anthem, " Jana Gana Mana". The language of Odisha is Odia, which is one of the Classical Languages of India. The ancient kingdom of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka (which was again won back from them by King Kharavela) in 261 BCE resulting in the Kalinga War, coincides with the borders of modern-day Odisha. The modern boundaries of Odisha were demarcated by the British Indian government when Orissa Province wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udala (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Udala (Sl. No.: 31) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Area of this constituency includes Udala, Udala block, Gopabandhu Nagar block and 19 GPs (Badabisol, Badagudgudia, Badkhaladi, Chakradharpur, Devala, Jadida, Jambani, Jayantipatta, Samil, Jamudiha, Jhinkpada, Kaptipada, Koliolam, Majhigadia, Manakadpada, Nuddiha, Pedagadi, Pingu and Salchua) of Kaptipada block. In 2009 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Shrinath Soren defeated Indian National Congress candidate Anang Charan Senapati by a margin of 11,193 votes. Elected members 15 elections held during 1957 to 2022. Elected members from the Udala constituency are: *2019: (10) Bhaskar Madhei (BJP) *2014: (31): Golak Bihari Nayak ( BJD) *2009: (31): Shrinath Soren ( BJD) *2004: (10): Bhaskar Madhei (BJP) *2000: (10): Bhaskar Madhei (BJP) *1995: (10): Rabaneswar Madhei (Congress) *1990: (10): Rohidas Soren (Janata Dal) *1985: (10): Rabaneswar Madhei (Congress-I) *1980: (10): Rabaneswar Madh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rairangpur (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Rairangpur is a constituency of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Area of this constituency includes Rairangpur, Rairangpur block, Bahalda block, Jamda block and Tiring block. In the latest 2019 election, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, Naba Charan Majhi, defeated BJD candidate, Basanti Marandi, by a margin of 2847 votes. Members of the Legislative Assembly 14 elections held during 1951 to 2009. List of members elected from Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha constituency are: Election results 2019 2014 2009 2004 2000 See also *List of constituencies of the Odisha Legislative Assembly *Mayurbhanj district Mayurbhanj district is one of the 30 districts in Odisha state in eastern India. It is the largest district of Odisha by area. Its headquarters are at Baripada. Other major towns are Rairangpur, Karanjia and Udala. , it is the third-most-po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saraskana (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Saraskana (Sl. No.: 27) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Area of this constituency includes Saraskana block, Bijatala block, Bisoi block and 3 GPs (Jaypur, Kusumi and Mayurdar) of Kusumi block. In 2009 election, Nationalist Congress Party candidate Rama Chandra Hansdah defeated Jharkhand Mukti Morcha candidate Dr. Budhan Murmu by a margin of 14,590 votes. Elected Members Three elections held from 2009 to 2019 in Saraskana Vidhan Sabha constituency are: *2019: (27): Dr Budhan Murmu ( BJD) *2014: (27): Bhadav Hansdah ( BJD) *2009: (27): Rama Chandra Hansdah (NCP NCP may refer to: Science and medicine * Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (a temporary name for COVID-19), an outbreak that was officially identified in late 2019. * HIV-1 nucleocapsid protein 7 (NCp7), a target of zinc finger inhibitors * Nucleosome ...) 2019 Election Candidates 2014 Election Candidates Summary of results of the 2009 Election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jashipur (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Jashipur is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Area of this constituency includes Jashipur block, Raruan block, Sukruli block and 9 GPs (Badhatnabeda, Chuapani, Dhangdimuta, Hatbadra, Jarada, Jhipabandh, Talapati, Tolakpokhari and Uparbeda) of Kusumi block. Many villages consisting of small clusters of houses are located near Jashipur like Kanjipia, Keunjhar etc. In 2009 election Biju Janata Dal candidate Kamala Kanta Nayak, defeated Independent candidate Sambhunath Naik by a margin of 13,190 votes. Elected Members 13 elections held during 1957 to 2009. List of members elected from Jashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency are: *2009: (26): Kamala Nayak ( BJD) *2004: (2): Sambhunath Naik ( SUCI(C)) *2000: (2): Bhanucharan Nayak (BJP) *1995: (2): Sambhunath Naik ( SUCI(C)) *1990: (2): Mangal Singh Madhi (Janata Dal) *1985: (2): Sambhunath Nayak (Independent) *1980: (2): Sundar Mohan Majhi ( Congress-I) *1977: (2): Kahnuram Hembram (Janata Party) *1974 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kichakeshwari Temple
Kishakeshwari Temple ( or, କୀଚକେଶ୍ଵରୀ ମନ୍ଦିର) is temple of Hindu Goddess Chamunda alias Kali located in Khiching, which was the ancient capital of the Bhanja rulers, located about 205 km from Balasore and 150 km from Baripada in the Mayurbhanj district of north Odisha, India . History The largest temple of the town is dedicated to Goddess Kichakeswari, the family goddess of the ruling chiefs of Mayurbhanj. The Goddess Kiscakeshwari was not only which was not only ishtadevata of Bhanj dynasty but also the State deity. The original temple dates back to 7th or 8th Century, with repairs done over the centuries. The main temple opens to devotees early at 5 a.m. and closes down at 10 pm. It, however, remains closed between 12 noon to 3 pm. Architecture The temple, made of chlorite, is architecturally brilliant and well carved from its outer surface. This temple is one of the most impressive temple of Kalinga architecture. The style of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangriposi (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Bangriposi is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Area of this constituency includes Bangriposi block, Shamakhunta block and Kuliana block. In the 2019 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Sudam Marndi, defeated Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Sugda Murmu by a margin of 11,844 votes. Elected Members 14 elections held during 1961 to 2019. List of members elected from Bangriposi Vidhan Sabha constituency are: *2019 (29):Sudam Marndi ( BJD) *2014 (29):Sudam Marndi ( BJD) *2009 (29): Sarojini Hembram ( BJD) *2004 (5): Chaitanya Prasad Majhi (BJD) *2000 (5): Purusottam Naik (Independent) *1995 (5): Ajen Murmu ( JMM) *1990 (5): Sudam Charan Marandi (Independent) *1985 (5): Kangoi Singh (Congress) *1980 (5): Kangoi Singh (Congress-I) *1977 (5): Purusottam Naik (Janata Party) *1974 (5): Rudra Mohan Das (CPI A consumer price index (CPI) is a price index, the price of a weighted average market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by househ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
