Jajpur district

Jajpur is an administrative district in Odisha, located in eastern India, covering approximately 2,900 square kilometers. The region is shaped by two geographic zones: the northeastern coastal plain and the central table land.

The district was formed in 1993 through administrative reorganization of Odisha, separating from the former Cuttack district. This division created a new administrative territory in the eastern part of the state.

The region is home to Odia-speaking communities whose language and traditions shape daily life throughout the area. The predominantly Hindu population gives the district its cultural character through local customs and observances.

The area is divided into ten administrative divisions and includes several hundred villages spread across the landscape. Most visits will take you through rural communities and their surroundings rather than concentrated urban centers.

The Sukinda area contains some of India's largest chromite deposits and plays a significant role in the nation's mining industry. These mineral resources shape the local economy and landscape in important ways.

Location: Central division

Capital city: Jajpur

Elevation above the sea: 331 m

Shares border with: Dhenkanal district

Website: http://jajpur.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 20.85000,86.33300

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:38