Mayurbhanj district, District with tribal heritage in Odisha, India
Mayurbhanj spans 10,418 square kilometers across eastern Odisha, featuring hills, forests, and valleys with an elevation reaching 559 meters above sea level.
The Bhanja dynasty governed this region from their capital at Khiching until 1803, when the territory became a British feudatory state.
The district preserves traditional Chhau dance performances and Jhumar folk songs, representing centuries of artistic expressions from local communities.
National Highway 18 connects the district to major cities, while regular train services transport passengers and goods through established rail networks.
Simlipal National Park occupies the central portion of the district, creating a circular pattern of roads and settlements around its protected forests.
Location: Central division
Capital city: Baripada
Elevation above the sea: 559.31 m
Shares border with: West Singhbhum district, Balasore district, Jhargram district, Paschim Medinipur district, Kendujhar district, Seraikela Kharsawan district
Website: http://mayurbhanj.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 21.93300,86.73300
Latest update: June 9, 2025 22:05
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