Date of formation: 2nd January 1994
Area: 3098 square kilometers
Density of population: 142 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 72.51 % - Male: 84.49 %, Female: 60.44 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:991
Boundaries of Boudh District
North: Sambalpur District, Orissa
North East: Angul District, Orissa
South: Kandhamal District, Orissa
North West: Subarnapur District, Orissa
South West: Balangir District, Orissa
South East: Nayagarh District, Orissa
Boudh District Average Rainfall: 1284.52 mm
Boudh District Average Temperature in Summer: 30.78 deg C
Boudh District Average Temperature in Winter: 19.55 deg C
BOUDH DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Mahanadi River
Sub Divisions: Boudh
Tehsils: Kantamala, Boudh
Blocks: Kantamala, Harbhanga, Boudh Sadar
Assembly Constituencies: Kantamala, Boudh
Boudh District Nearby Attractions
1. Buddha Statue
2. Purana Katak at Charichhak
3. Charisambhu
4. Padmatola Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Ramanath Temple
6. Jogindra Villa Palace
7. Hanuman Temple
8. Chandra Chuda and Matengeswar Temple
9. Bhiarabi and Madan Mohan Temple
10. Jagannath Temple
11. Debagarh
12. Jagati
13. Nayakpada Cave
Boudh District Facts: This is the second least populous district in Orissa after Deogarh District. It is one of the 19 most backward regions of Orissa that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.
Folk Arts: Karma Dance, Danda Nata, Dalkhai Dance
Fairs and Festivals: Chuda Khai Jatra, Ratha Jatra, Laxmi Puja, Nuakhai, Sivaratri, Dasahara, Dola Jatra, Puajiuntia and Bhaijiuntia, Ramaleela, Kailash Jatra, Christmas, Eid
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, wheat, maize, pulses, oilseeds, vegetable, spices, sugarcane, mustard
Major Industries: Chemical, textile, engineering, forest based, metallurgical
What is Boudh District Famous For: Buddha Statue
Last Updated : Sunday Jun 10 , 2012