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Kalahandi
Kalahandi (locally pronounced ''Kalahani'') is a district of Odisha in India. Archaeological evidence of Stone Age and Iron Age human settlement has been recovered from the region. Asurgarh offered an advanced, well civilised, cultured and urban human settlement about 2000 years ago in the region.P.Mohanty, B. Mishra, Op. Cit,2000; C.R. Mishra, S. Pradhan, op. cit. 1989–1990, Infra, F.N.79 In South Asia it is believed that the lands of Kalahandi district and Koraput district were the ancient places where people started cultivation of paddy. In ancient time it was known as Mahakantara (meaning great forest) and Karunda Mandal, which means treasure of precious stones like karandam (corundum/manik), garnet (red stone), beruz, neelam (sapphire/blue stone), and alexandrite, etc. Manikeswari (the goddess of Manikya or Karandam) is the clan deity of Kalahandi may also signify its historical name. It was a princely state in British India and in post independence period it merged wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhawanipatna
Bhawanipatna is a city and headquarters of the Kalahandi district, in the Indian state of Odisha. Bhawanipatna has numerous temples dedicated to different deities of the Hindu pantheon. It is named after the presiding deity, Bhawani-Shankar and Patna which means "place" in Odia like "Padaa". Bhawanipatna municipality is the administrative head of the city, which is divided into twenty wards with different sub-areas called ''pada'' (pronounced "padaa"). Originally, these ''padaas'' were inhabited by people of different communities, but over the last few decades, these padaas have become homogeneous. Bhawanipatna has more than forty ''padaas''. Geography and climate Bhawanipatna is located at . It has an average elevation of . Bhawanipatna is located in the center of large mountains and plateaus. It has eastern ghat mountains in its eastern frontier. Climate Bhawanipatna has a tropical wet and dry climate, temperatures remain moderate throughout the year, except from March to J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalahandi (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 21 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Orissa state in eastern India. Assembly segments Before delimitation in 2008, the legislative assembly segments, which constituted this parliamentary constituency were: Khariar, Dharamgarh, Koksara, Junagarh, Bhawanipatna, Narla and Kesinga. Following delimitation, this constituency currently comprises the following legislative assembly segments: Members of Parliament *2019: Basanta Kumar Panda , Bharatiya Janata Party *2014: Arka Keshari Deo, Biju Janata Dal *2009: Bhakta Charan Das, Indian National Congress *2004: Bikram Keshari Deo, Bharatiya Janata Party *1999: Bikram Keshari Deo, Bharatiya Janata Party *1998: Bikram Keshari Deo, Bharatiya Janata Party *1996: Bhakta Charan Das, Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya) *1991: Subhash Chandra Nayak, Indian National Congress *1989: Bhakta Charan Das, Janata Dal *1984: Jagnath Patnaik, Indian National Congress *1980: Rasa Behari Beh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junagarh (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Junagarh is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. This constituency includes Junagarh, Junagarh block and Golamunda block. In 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidatCaptain Dibya Shankar Mishradefeated Indian National Congress candidate Gobardhan Dash by a margin of 17,728 votes. Elected Members Fourteen elections were held between 1951 and 2019. Elected members from the Junagarh constituency are: *2019: (78): Dibya Shankar Mishra( BJD) *2014: (78): Dibya Shankar Mishra( BJD) *2009: (78): Gobardhan Dash (Congress) *2004: (98): Himanshu Shekhar Meher (BJP) *2000: (98): Himanshu Shekhar Meher (BJP) *1995: (98): Bikram Keshari Deo (BJP) *1990: (98): Bikram Keshari Deo (BJP) *1985: (98): Bikram Keshari Deo (Janata Party) *1980: (98): Maheshwar Barad ( Congress-I) *1977: (98): Maheshwar Barad (Congress) *1974: (98): Udit Pratap Deo (Swatantra Party) *1971: (92): Trinath Sarab (Swatantra Party) *1967: (92): Maheswar Naik (Swatantra Party) *1961: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lanjigarh (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Lanjigarh (Sl. No.: 77) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Kalahandi district, Odisha. This constituency includes Lanjigarh block, Thuamul Rampur block and 16 Gram panchayat Gram Panchayat () is a basic village-governing institute in Indian villages. It is a democratic structure at the grass-roots level in India. It is a political institute, acting as cabinet of the village. The Gram Sabha work as the general bo ...s (Anlabhata, Badakarlakot, Badpujhariaguda, Baner, Bhainripali, Dhansuli, Hirapur, Jaipatna, Kuchagaon, Mangalpur, Mukhiguda, Paikkendumundi, Pratappur, Rengalpalli, Sargiguda and Uchhula) of Jaipatna block and 8 GPs (Risigaon, Duarsuni, Sagada, Jugsaipatna, Chancher, Kuturukhamar, Malgaon and Tal Belgaon) of Bhawanipatna block. Elected Members Election results 2019 2014 2009 Notes References {{Assembly constituencies of Odisha, state=expanded Assembly constituencies of Odisha Kalahandi district< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narla (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Narla (Sl. No.: 81) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Kalahandi district, Odisha. This constituency includes Narla block, Karlamunda block, Madanpur-Rampur block and 9 Gram panchayats (Salepali, Belkhandi, Hatikhoj, Kantesir, Kashurpada, Nunmath, Paralsingha, Sirjapalli, Tundla and Turlakhman) of Kesinga block. Elected members Twelve elections were held between 1967 and 2014. Elected member from the Narla constituency is: *2019: (81): Bhupinder Singh ( BJD) *2014: (81): Dhaneswar Majhi ( BJD) *2009: (81): Bhupinder Singh (Congress) *2004: (100): Balabhadra Majhi (BJD) *2000: (100): Balabhadra Majhi (BJD) *1995: (100): Balabhadra Majhi (Janata Dal) *1990: (100): Balabhadra Majhi (Janata Dal) *1985: (100): Kumarmani Sabar (Congress) *1980: (100): Tejraj Majhi (Congress-I) *1977: (100): Tejraj Majhi (Congress) *1974: (100): Anup Singh Deo (Swatantra Party The Swatantra Party was an Indian classical liberal political party, that existed from 1959 to 1974. It was founded by ... [...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 was es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmagarh (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Dharmagarh is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Kalahandi district, Odisha. This constituency includes Dharmgarh block, Kalampur block, Koksara block, and 2 Gram panchayats (Bandigaon and Ranamal) of Jaipatana block. In 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Puspendra Singh Deo defeated Bharatiya Janta Party candidate Rabindra Pattjoshi by a margin of 16,158 votes. In 2009 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Puspendra Singh Deo defeated Indian National Congress candidate Rahasbihari Behera by a margin of 22,906 votes. Elected members Thirteen elections were held between 1957 and 2009. The elected members from the Dharmagarh constituency are: *2019: (79): Mousadhi Bag ( BJD) *2014: (79): Puspendra Singh Deo ( BJD) *2009: (79): Puspendra Singh Deo ( BJD) *2004: (96): Bira Sipka (BJD) *2000: (96): Bira Sipka (BJD) *1995: (96): Bira Sipka (Janata Dal) *1990: (96): Bharat Bhusan Bemal (Janata Dal) *1985: (96): Jugaram Behera (Congress) *1980: (96): Gajanan Nayak (Congress-I) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhawanipatna (Odisha Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Bhawanipatna is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Kalahandi district, Odisha. This constituency includes Bhawanipatna, Kesinga, 25 Gram panchayats (Madiguda, Chahagaon, Karlapada, Chheliamal, Kalam, Karlaguda, Thuapadar, Dadpur, Deypur, Gudialipadar, Kamthana, Kuliamal, Gand-Barajhola, Medinipur, Seinpur, Palsijharan, Udepur, Matia, Borda, Kendupati, Gurujung, Borbhata, Dumuria, Artal and Palana) of Bhawanipatna block and 17GPs (Adhamunda, Balsi, Boria, Chancher, Deogaon, Fatakmal, Gaigaon, Gokuleswar, Kandel, Kikia, Kundabandha, Laitara, Nasigaon, Pastikudi, Patharla, Sirol and Utkela) of Kesinga block. Elected Members Sixteen elections were held between 1951 and 2014 including one Bye election in 1957. Elected members from the Bhawanipatna constituency are: *1951: (18): J . C . Singh Deo (Ganatantra Parishad) *1957: (26): Karunakar Bhoi (Ganatantra Parishad) *1957: (Bye Poll): C. S. Pradhan (Ganatantra Parishad) *1961: (34): Anchal Majhi (Ganatantra Parishad) *1967: (93): D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manikeshwari Temple
Manikeshwari Temple is located in Kalahandi district of Odisha, India. The temple is located to the south of Bhawanipatna. The main deity here is Goddess Manikeshwari. She is the Ishta Devi of Nagavanshi Khyatriya's. During Dussehra festival, animal sacrifice is offered at this temple. A film is also documented showing the ritual of animal sacrifice, before Goddess Manikeshwari. Karlapat, which is famous for its charming wild life, is near the temple. History of Present Temple Udit Narayan Deo laid the foundation of the present Manikeswari temple in Bhawanipatna and it was completed in 1947 by Brajamohan Deo. Manikeswari was associated with Kalahandi history as a goddess of wealth, Manik, since the 10th century. Chhatar Yatra Every year Chatar yatra on the navami tithi of Dussehra is organised and many people who have fulfilled wishes come and sacrifice animals in the name of goddess. Images Manikeswari Temples in Odisha File:Manikeswari Temple.jpg, Bhawanipatna File:Maa M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dokarichanchara
Dokarichanchara ( or, ଡୋକରୀଚଂଚରା) is a picnic spot and tourist place situated in Khaligarh village, Koksara, Kalahandi, Odisha, India. Tourism About 80 years ago, a temple of God Rama was built in this place. Because of this Ram Navami, a 9-day-long festival, occurs every year, which attracts tourists from throughout 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 Sc .... Gallery Gudahandi File:Gudahandi Rock painting.jpg, Gudahandi rock art File:GudaHandi Rock Art.jpg, Paleothic rock paintings at Gudahandi Cave Dokarichanchara Waterfalls File:Dokrichanchara.jpg File:Dokrichanchara Waterfall.jpg File:Dokrichanchara at Kalahandi.jpg File:Dokrichanchara Close shot.jpg File:Bhainraghumar Waterfall at Dokarichanchara.jpg File:Dokrichanchara front view.j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odia Language
Odia (, ISO: , ; formerly rendered Oriya ) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the official language in Odisha (formerly rendered Orissa), where native speakers make up 82% of the population, and it is also spoken in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Odia is one of the many official languages of India; it is the official language of Odisha and the second official language of Jharkhand. The language is also spoken by a sizeable population of 700,000 people in Chhattisgarh. Odia is the sixth Indian language to be designated a classical language, on the basis of having a long literary history and not having borrowed extensively from other languages. The earliest known inscription in Odia dates back to the 10th century CE. History Odia is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language belonging to the Indo-Aryan language family. It descends from Odra Prakrit, which evolved from Magadhi Prakrit, which was spoken in east I ... [...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 D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
