Ganjam district

Ganjam district spans 8,206 square kilometers along the eastern coast, with Chhatrapur serving as its administrative center and three subdivisions managing local affairs.

The district formed part of the Kalinga empire until 261 BC when Emperor Ashoka conquered it, leaving significant inscriptions near the Rushikulya River at Jaugada.

The district maintains Odia as its primary language, spoken by 91 percent of residents, while regional traditions center around Hindu practices and festivals.

The Gopalpur Port facilitates maritime trade operations, while National Highway 16 connects the district to major cities between Chennai and Kolkata.

The district produces Ganjam Kewda Rooh, an essential oil extracted from pandanus flowers, which finds extensive use in the perfume industry.

Location: Southern division

Capital city: Chhatrapur

Shares border with: Nayagarh district

Website: http://ganjam.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 19.38300,85.05000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 14:19