Dhenkanal district, Administrative division in Odisha, India
Dhenkanal district spans 4,452 square kilometers in eastern India, featuring plains and hill ranges along its southern border with the Brahmani River flowing through.
The district emerged as a separate administrative entity on January 1, 1994, when authorities reorganized the region by separating it from Angul district.
The population of 1.2 million people maintains Odia traditions, with 96 percent of residents speaking Odia as their primary language and celebrating regional festivals.
The district maintains multiple Vidhan Sabha constituencies including Dhenkanal, Hindol, Kamakhyanagar, and Parjanga for effective local governance and administration.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication operates a campus in Dhenkanal district, providing specialized education in journalism and communication studies.
Location: Northern division
Capital city: Dhenkanal
Shares border with: Cuttack district, Jajpur district
Website: http://dhenkanal.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 20.65000,85.60000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:49
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