Kendujhar The Manganese City of Odisha

Kendujhar also called Keonjhar or Keonjhargarh is a town located in northern Odisha. The Kendujhar District emerged as one of the districts on 1st January 1948.

As per the 2011 census, the total population of Keonjhar District is 1,801,733. The District comprises a total of 9,06,487 males population and a total of 8,95,246 females population.

Kendujhar is also a town with a municipality in Kendujhar District in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the headquarters of the Kendujhar district.

Kendujhar District is an administrative district of Odisha. The town of Kendujhar (or Kendujhargarh) is the district headquarters. The district has three sub-divisions.

Kendujhar District is a trade center for the farm and forest products of the surrounding area near Kendujhar.

Hand-loom weaving is also an important source of earning for people. This town contains an old raja’s palace and now converted to college which is affiliated with Utkal University in Bhubaneswar.

The chief river of the Kendujhar district is the river Baitarani which is an important source of water for irrigation and agriculture. Most of the arable land in the area is not under cultivation.

Rice is the major crop, and timber, bamboo, and lac are obtained from the forests.

Snapshot about Kendujhar

Major information and numbers  About City
Name of Place	Kendujhar
Type of City or Place	District Headquarter
District	Kendhujhar
Current DM / Collector of District	Ashish Thakare, IAS
State	Odisha
Administrative Structure	District HQ
Pin Code	758001
Subdivisions Details	Anandapur, Champua, Kendhujhar
Tehsil Details	24
Block Details	13
Railway Station Available	Yes
Nearest  Railway station	Kendujhargarh Railway Station(KDJR
No of Trains (Up/ Down)	4
Airport Available	No
Nearest Airport	Biju Patnaik International Airport
Distance from State Capital	220 Km
City/ Town Population	60590
District Population	1801733
University in Town/ City	Dharanidhar University
Medical College	Dharanidhar Medical college and Hospital
Eng College	Government college of engineering
Other Degree Colleges	Chandra Shekhar college
CBSE/ ICSE Private Schools	DAV Public School, St Xavier’s High school
Govt Sr Sec School	Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Apparels Brands Available	Killer, Peter England, Raymond, Flite, Titan
QSR Brands Available	Pizza hut, Kfc
Major Retailers (National / International Chains only)	Utkal Mart- Ram ram gali, keonjhar, Maa Variety store- unnamed road, kendujhar
Shopping Mall	V-mart, Reliance Trends, Vishal Mega Mart
5 Star Hotels (National / International chain hotel)	Hotel The Sans, Hotel Morning Glow
No of Hotels listed on MMT/ Goibibo/ Booking.com
Recommended Hotels	Hotel prince , Hotel New Mayur, Hotel Kashvi International
Private Banks	HDFC, Axis, ICICI,
Government Banks	Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, SBI, Bank of India
Famous Tourist Places	Sanaghagara Waterfall, Bhimkhund Waterfall, Kanjhari Dam
Famour Temples in City	Maa Tarini Temple, Murga Mahadev Temple

Religion wise Population Mix

Religion	Population Mix
Hindu	97.28%
Muslim	1.54%
Christian	0.51%
Sikh	O.12%
Other	0.56%

Subdivisions of District

Anandapur-1,24,21 8 Champua-97,117 Kendujhar-98,880

With its 13 blocks, 2131 villages, 24 tehsils and 297 Gram Panchyats.

Weather in Kendujhar

The climate of District remains moderate over the years. Summer generally commences in March. During the summer, the maximum temperature touches around 38° C. The temperature in December is lowest around 10°C. Sometimes it even drops down to as low as 7°C. The average annual rainfall is around 1534.5 mm.

The best time to explore Keonjhar is during the winter season and spring seasons between November and March.

Famous temple in Kendujhar

• Maa Tarini Temple-The Maa Tarini Temple is a famous Hindu Goddess temple dedicated to Maa Tarini. The temple is surrounded by Sal forests. The Pana Sankranti and Chaiti Jatra is one of the most popular and famous festivals of the temple and is observed during the last 5 days of Chaitra and the first 2 days of the Baishakh.

• Murga Mahadev Temple- The Murga Mahadev Temple is a temple of Lord Shiva in the Noamundi mines area of the Champua subdivision of Kendujhar district. Devotees visit during the months of Shraavana and Kartik and Shivaratri. It is a famous temple of Hindu Religion.

• Gonasika Temple- Gonasika is a famous hill situated in the Keonjhar District of Orissa. The place is very popular because of the temple of Brahmeshwar Mahadev which is situated here. This is one of the most beautiful tourist Attractions in Kendujhar District.

Major Festival in Kendujhar

Kendujhar district peoples celebrate many festivals around the year like Sarhul, Sohrai,

Karmapuja, Bodam, Chaitra Parab, Makar Sankranti, Nuakhai, Raja Parab, Burani Jatra, Ratha Jatra, Shivaratri are the famous festivals celebrated in the District. The other local festivals celebrated in the District are Ram Navami, Dusshera, Dola Yatra, Rasha Purnima, Bada Osha, Chandan Jatra, etc.

Famous Places to Visit in Kendhujhar

• Maa Tarini Temple- The Maa Tarini Temple is a famous Hindu Goddess temple dedicated to Maa Tarini. The temple is surrounded by Sal forests.

• Sanaghagara Waterfall– Sanaghagara Waterfall is a waterfall located 5 km away from Kendujhar district. This place is well known for its beauty and is a famous picnic spot in Odisha.

• Bhimkund Waterfall– Bhimkund Waterfall is Located on the border of the Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts of Orissa, this waterfall can be accessed from both sides. Is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Keonjhar well known for its beauty.

• Khandadhar Falls- The Khandadhar Falls is located at Nandapani, Bonaigarh in Sundargarh district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the 9th highest waterfall in India and the second-highest waterfall in Odisha after Barehipani Falls in Mayurbhanj.

• Murga Mahadev Temple- The Murga Mahadev Temple is a temple of Lord Shiva in the Noamundi mines area of the Champua subdivision of Kendujhar district. Devotees visit during the months of Shraavana and Kartik and Shivaratri. It is a famous temple of Hindu Religion.

• Handibhanga Waterfall- Handibhanga Waterfall located in Kendujhar district stands as a popular waterfall and a major source of tourism in Odisha.

• Gonasika Temple- Gonasika is a famous hill situated in the Keonjhar District of Orissa. This is one of the most beautiful tourist Attractions in Kendujhar District.

• Asurkhol- Asurkhol is a popular tourist destination located in Odisha, India. The waterfall is a popular spot for picnics and also Asurkhol temple ( Lord Shiva temple ) is situated there.

• Kanjhari Dam- Kanjhari Dam is located at a distance of 24 km from Keonjhar town. The Dam is surrounded by mountains and green forests. The beauty of the Dam is enjoyed in the time of Sunrise or Sunset.

Budget Hotels in Kendujhar

There are lots of best hotels available in Kendujhar District, Odisha. Some of the best hotels with their price for 24 hours are given below.

• Hotel Prince:- The hotel is located Near govt. bus stand, Infront of SBI, Keonjhar. The hotel provides basic amenities like free parking facilities, free breakfast, air conditioning, free wifi, and it’s a child-friendly property. The per-day stay charges start from Rs 1,027 and can vary according to your preference.

• OYO Jp Palace:- The hotel is located at MHPM+JC, Gopinathapur, Keonjhar. The hotel provides basic amenities like free parking facilities, free breakfast, air conditioning, free wifi, and it’s a smoking-free property. The per-day stay charges start from Rs 879 and can vary according to your preference.

• Hotel New Mayur:- The hotel is located at JJQ4+H9Q, Keonjhar- Ghatgaon- Panikoili Rd, Keonjhar. The hotel provides basic amenities like free parking facilities, free breakfast, air conditioning, free wifi, and a child-friendly area. The per-day stay charges start from Rs 1,364 and can vary according to your preference.

Premium Hotels

• Hotel The Sans- Rs 4316
• Hotel Morning Glow – Rs 3447
• Hotel Nest Digha – Rs 4001
• Four Square Holidayz – Rs 4199

Local market

• Mugupur Market
• Maidankel Market
• Jail Road Market
• Juridical Local Market

Famous food

• Badi is the most popular local food available, It is a fried dish served with rice.

• Pitha is another signature local food available. It is a sweet delicacy and is served as an offering at the Baladevjew temple.

Pakala Bhaat and posta are also famous foods in Kendujhar district. Apart from the local cuisine of Town, the hotels, and restaurants also serve popular Indian dishes like Hyderabadi biryani, Mysore dosa, idli, Upma, etc.

Restaurants

• Geetanjali Veg Restaurant
• Hotel Megha
• Food Traffic
• Hotel Royal orchid
• Green castle
• Red Star Food Field

Pure Veg Restaurants

• Geetanjali Veg Restaurant
• Jalaram Hotel

Jain Restaurant

• Maa Durga Mandir Parasad

Shopping Mall

• Reliance Trends
• Vishal Megha mart
• P&M Hi-Tech City Center Mall
• Grand Mall
• Dream World Shopping Mall
• SBGL Square Mall
• V- Mart

Retail Stores

• Bhawani store
• Cover world
• UTKAL Mart
• Style Bazaar

Multiplex in Town

• KNOX Cinema
• Cineplexx keonjhar
• PSR Cinema

The best location for Business in Town

• Kendujhar Bypass
• Mining Road, Kendujhar

Schools in Kendujhar

• DAV Public School
• St Xavier High School
• Ravindra Vidya Niketan
• St Teresa School
• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
• Shree Gurukul English Medium School

Colleges in Kendujhar

• Dharanidhar University
• Government college of engineering
• Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital
• Chandra Shekhar college
• BB Mahavidyalaya

Hospital in Kendujhar

• Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital
• Kendujhar District Hospital
• HIMA Hospital
• Saidev Hospital

Industries or Factory in Kendujhar

• TATA STEEL LONG PRODUCTS LIMITED.
• NARAYANI SONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.
• ARDENT STEEL PRIVATE LIMITED.
• PATNAIK MINERALS PRIVATE LIMITED.
• IDCOL KALINGA IRON WORKS LIMITED.
• CRACKERS INDIA(ALLOYS) LIMITED.
• SUSHANT MINERALS PRIVATE LIMITED.

Major Agriculture crop in Kendujhar

The major crops grown are:

• Rice
• Paddy
• Maize
• Til
• Niger
• Arhar

Distance From Bhubaneshwar

The distance between Odisha state capital Bhubaneswar Kendujhar is approximately 220 Km.

How to Reach Kendujhar

• By Air:- The Nearest airport to Kendujhar is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (300 K.M). After reaching the airport you can easily book a cab or taxi or you can take local or private buses to reach the city. Also, you can easily book flight tickets online or from the airport.

• By Train:-Nearest Railway Station. After reaching the airport you can easily book a cab or taxi or you can take local or private buses to reach the city. Also, you can easily book tickets online or from a railway station. Book your tickets

• By Road:- City is connected by all cities of Odisha. There are 5 nos. of NH running in the district.

Buses from Bhubaneshwar to Kendujhar

The time taken by bus from Bhubaneswar to Keonjhar is 7 hours. The time to travel is dependent on India’s traffic, roads, and climatic condition. The bus fare from Bhubaneswar to Kendujhar goes from Rs 450 to 550.

• Amba Travels Ticket price – Rs 468

Trains from Bhubaneshwar to Kendujhar

• Puri Barbil Express
  • KDJR EXP Special
  • Tatanagar SF Express

Must visit places

Some of the best tourist attractive places or must visiting places in Kendujhar district are given below

• Maa Tarini Temple
• Sanaghagara Waterfall
• Bhimkund Waterfall
• Khandadhar Falls
• Murga Mahadev Temple
• Handibhanga Waterfall
• Gonasika Temple
• Gundichaghai Waterfall Overview
• Asurkhol
• Kanjhari Dam
• Pundul falls

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