Jharsuguda district

Jharsuguda district is an administrative area in Odisha with three main urban centers: Jharsuguda town, Brajrajnagar, and Belpahar. The region connects to other Indian cities through a railway junction on the Howrah-Mumbai line and the Veer Surendra Sai Airport, which opened in 2019.

The district was created in 1994 when it split from its parent region to serve local governance better. This separation allowed the rapidly growing industrial area to develop more independently.

Multiple tribal communities including Sabara, Kisan, and Kurukh live throughout the region, each keeping their own languages and customs alive. These groups shape daily life and local celebrations across different parts of the district.

Visitors can reach the area easily by train using the main Howrah-Mumbai line or by plane through the nearby airport. The three main towns serve as different starting points for exploring the district and its surrounding areas.

The area contains significant deposits of coal, iron ore, and bauxite that supply numerous mining operations and power plants. These natural resources have shaped the economy and appearance of the region for decades.

Location: Northern division

Inception: April 1, 1994

Capital city: Jharsuguda

Shares border with: Raigarh district, Bargarh district

Website: http://jharsuguda.nic.in/home.htm

GPS coordinates: 21.85000,84.01600

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25