Ganjam district, Administrative district in eastern Odisha, India
Ganjam district stretches across the eastern coast with Chhatrapur as its administrative center and three subdivisions organizing local governance. The territory combines coastal areas with farmland and towns.
The area was part of the Kalinga empire until Emperor Ashoka conquered it in 261 BC and left significant inscriptions. These early records near the Rushikulya River mark this ancient period.
The region speaks Odia as its main language and follows Hindu traditions that shape daily life and local celebrations.
Gopalpur Port provides shipping connections and cargo operations for the coastal region. National Highway 16 links the district to major cities between Chennai and Kolkata.
The district is known for producing Ganjam Kewda Rooh, an essential oil made from pandanus flowers. This oil is used globally in perfume manufacturing.
Location: Southern division
Capital city: Chhatrapur
Shares border with: Nayagarh district
Website: http://ganjam.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 19.38300,85.05000
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:17
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