Why is Patnagarh famous?
Patnagarh bears historical significance as it was the epicentre of power in middle age. Patnagarh was the capital of 18 garh that come under south Koshal. In 12th century AD the progenies of the famous King of Delhi, Prithwiraj Chouhan came and settled down in Patnagarh.
Why is Balangir famous?
Famous as the cultural hub of Western Odisha, particularly for its indigenous tribe Kosali’s folk art and dance, Balangir is known for its temperate climate and many temples, parks, picnic spots, age-old buildings and the famous Sambalpuri cotton fabric.
Who is Balangir collector?
Shri Chanchal Rana, IAS | Balangir District | India.
How many villages are there in Balangir?
Administrative setup. Bolangir District has been divided into 3 Sub-Divisions and 14 Blocks. There are 285 Gram Panchayat with 1,794 Villages (Inhabited 1764, Uninhabited 30) in the District.
What is the pin code of Balangir?
767001
Balangir/Zip codes
Who is the MLA of Balangir?
Bolangir (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
| Bolangir | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1951 |
| Party | INC |
| MLA | Narasingha Mishra |
| Const. No. | 68 |
What is the population of Balangir town?
Balangir is a Municipality city in district of Balangir, Orissa. The Balangir city is divided into 21 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Balangir Municipality has population of 98,238 of which 50,582 are males while 47,656 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
Who is the present collector of Mayurbhanj?
Vineet Bhardwaj
District Officers
| Name | Designation | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Vineet Bhardwaj, IAS | Collector & District Magistrate, Mayurbhanj | 06792-252606 |
| Shri Rishikesh Dnyandeo Khilari, IPS | Superintendent of Police, Mayurbhanj | 06792-252647 |
| Ajoy Ketan Sarangi | Technical Director & District Informatics Officer | 06792-252726 |
Which is the main district of Balangir in India?
The present territory of Balangir district thus has only three subdivisions of Balangir, Titilagarh and Patnagarh. The district of Balangir is flanked in the north-west by the Gandhamardan hills, a name of Ramayan fame, and in the south-east by river Tel.
Who is the chairman of District Council culture Balangir?
Collector is the chairman of District council culture, Balangir. The district culture officer is the ex- officio secretary of the council. It has been constituted with some govt. officers and representative of leading cultural organization on members. The district representative by Odisha Sangeet Natak Academy in also a member of the council.
Which is the most famous festival of Balangir district?
Nuakhai is the most famous festival of this area. Apart from this Bhaijintia, Puojintia, puspuni, Laxmi puja etc are observed in the nook & corner of the district with great fanfare and enthusiasm. The Muslim and Christian community also celebrate their festival in the similar way.