Boudh District is also known as Baudha District. The District is positioned on the bank of River Mahanadi. District was established on 2nd October 1992.The district is girdled by mountains and thick forests.
According to the census of 2011, the District has a total population of 441162 people with a sex ratio of 991 ladies per 1000 Males of which the manly population is 221625 and the woman nish population is 219537.
There is only one sub-division in Boudh district, Total 3 Tehsils, 3 Blocks, 1186 Villages, and, 69 Gram Panchayats are present in the District.
The industry is a great source in the economy. A large number of people’s livelihood depends on the industries and factories present in this district. Many small-scale industries are present in the district. They are foodbased allurgical based, textile-based rest based, engineering-based, and chemical based.
Some of the main crops grown are Paddy, wheat, maize, ragi, mung, biri, kulfi, groundnut, vegetable, mustard, etc
There are lots of festivals celebrated every year in the district as lots of temples are suitable here. Festivals like Ratha Yatra, Laxmi Puja, Nuakhai, Shivaratri, Dussehra, Dolaand Jatra are some of the important festivals of the District. Dsitrict is famously known for its temples which are older than a century, ancient Buddha statues, and caves.
Quick Summary of Boudh
| Name of Place | Boudh |
| Type of City or Place | District HQ |
| District | Boudh |
| Current DM / Collector of District | Shri Nrusingh ch. Swain |
| State | Odisha |
| Administrative Structure | District Headquarter |
| Pin Code | 762014 |
| Subdivisions Details | 1 subdivision |
| Tehsil Details | 3 tehsils |
| Block Details | 3 tehsila |
| Railway Station Available | No |
| Nearest Railway station | Rairakhol Railway Station |
| No of Trains (Up/ Down) | 26 |
| Airport Available | No |
| Nearest Airport | Jharsuguda Airport |
| Distance from State Capital | 218 Km |
| City/ Town Population | 20,424 |
| District Population | 4,41,162 |
| University in Town/ City | No |
| Medical College | No |
| Eng College | No |
| Other Degree Colleges | available |
| CBSE/ ICSE Private Schools | St Xavier’s school. Golden Petal English Medium School |
| Govt Sr Sec School | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya |
| Apparels Brands Available | Nike, pavilion, killer |
| QSR Brands Available | Not Available |
| Major Retailers (National / International Chains only) | Vaishnavi Variety store- Baudh, Ganesh Bazar- Baudhgarh |
| Shopping Mall | Big V- Baudhgarh, RCM Bazar- Boudh |
| No of Hotels listed on MMT/ Goibibo/ Booking.com | 4 |
| 5 Star Hotels (National / International chain hotel) | No |
| Recommended Hotels | |
| Budet Hotels | Hotel The Kalinga, Hotel Parijat Palace, Hotel Devashish |
| Private Banks | UCO Bank, Axis Bank |
| Government Banks | Central Bank of India, SBI, Canara Bank |
| Famous Tourist Places | Padmatola Century, Nayak Pada Cave, Marjakuda Island |
| Famour Temples in City | Rameswar Temple, Bhairabi Temple, Jagati Temple |
Population Mix in Boudh
| Religion | Population Mix |
| Hindu | 99.32% |
| Muslim | 0.23% |
| Christian | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 0.01% |
| Others | 0.33% |
Best time to visit
The best month to visit is from October to March. The temperature ranges around 21°c.
Famous temple
Maa Samleiple- Maa Samalei temple is one the main temples of the district. Ma Samalei temple is located 91 km far from town on the bank of river Tel. The best time to visit Samantha Lei temple is over a year.
Bharat Mata Temple- The Bharat Mata temple is located in Banapali. The temple was constructed by villagers in 1942. Bharat Mata is the deity present in the temple.
Jagati (Charisambhu Temple):- Jagati (Charisambhu temple) is located at a distance of 16 km from town and is located near the village of Gofdharadi and Jagati, known as the famous twin temple. These temples were constructed during the 8th Century AD.
Maa Bhairabi Temple-Maa Bhairabi Temple is a famous temple of hindu. This temple is situated around 29 km away from city. Maa Vairahi is the presiding deity in the temple. Durga Puja and Kalu Puja is the main festival celebrated every year in this temple.
Rameswar Temple- Rameswar Temple is located in Town, temple looks like a star. The stone carvings used to construct this temple are of very high quality, which attracts tourists.
Chandi Temple- Chandi Temple is located 12 km away from the Town. Goddess Chandi is the presiding deity of this temple. Chanditala, Chandi Temple is one of the major tourist attractions.
Major Festival
There are lots of festivals celebrated in town. Festivals like Chuda Khai Jatra, Ratha Yatra, Laxmi Puja, Nuakhai, Shivaratri, Dasahara, Dola Jatra, Ramaleela, Kailashi Jatra, etc are some of the important festivals.
Best Places to Visit
Padmatola and Satakosia Sanctuary:- The Padmatola and Satakosia Sanctuary are covered with dense green forests all around and several wildlife is present in this sanctuary. This is one of the major tourist attractions.
Marjakuda Island:- Marjakud is a very beautiful island present in the district. This Island is located in the river Mahanadi on the other side of town. There is a beautiful temple present on the island. The presiding goddess is Maa Pitabali of this temple. It’s a great spot for a picnic and attracts a lot of tourists every year.
Jogindra Villa Palace:- Jogindra Villa Palace is the palace of the ex-ruler of town, also known as Prajapati by locals. This palace is a very very attractive river Mahanadi flows near the palace which gives it an attractive look.
Nayakpada Cave:- The Nayanpada cave was the ashram of Sadhus a long time ago. Nayanpada Cave is located in a dense forest that is rich in different types of flora and fauna.
Dambarugada:- The Dambarugada is a beautiful mountain located around 20 kilometers away from town on way to Balangir route. The name of the city in which Dambarugada Mountain is present is Sangrampur. Mahanadi River runs down the mountain, which creates a beautiful view.
Famous Local market
- Ganesh Bazaar
- Boudh market complex
- Shibani Market
Famous food
- Khichdi
- Chungdi Malai
- Macha Ghanta
- Dalma
- Pakhala Bhata
- Gupchup
- Dahi vada-Aloo dum
- Chhena Poda
Famous Restaurants
- Rajbhog Restaurant
- Harry’s Kitchen
- Bhabani Restaurant
- Mahapatra Hotel
- Hotel sonu
- Cafe Food Diggers
Pure Veg Restaurants
- Sadhana Hotel
- Hotel Maharaja
Jain Restaurant
- Sadhana Hotel
Shopping Mall
- RXM Bazar
- V2
- Trends
- Vishal Megha Mart
Retail Stores
- Sangam Enterprise
- Smile Fancy store
- Vaishnavi Variety store
- Rudrax collection
- Bajrangbali Kirana Store
Multiplex
As boudh is a small town, no multiplexes are available in this District.
Some of the theaters are:
- PRANAM Dance Multiplex
- Rajmahal Cinema
Major Brands Available in Town
Some of the major Brands Available in Boudh are the following
- Modi Care
- Flite
- Bata
- Peter England
- Raymond
- Adidas
- Samsung
- LG
- Dell
Best location for Business
- Boudhgarh Bus stand
- Stadium Road
- Shibani Market
Hospital in Boudh
- Communityĺ Health center, Baunsuni
- Community Health center, Adenigarh
- Community Health center, Purunatak
Industries or Factory in Town
There are lots of industries or factories in Boudh district. These include food based industries, chemical-based industries, engineering-based industries, textile-based industries, forest-based industries, metallurgical-based industries, etc.
Some of the industries are given below
- Maa Bhairabi Rice Factory
- OM SHANTI PADDY PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED
- Ambani Rice industry
Major Agriculture crops
Some of the major crops grown in Boudh district are paddy, wheat, maize, ragi, mung, biri, kulfi, groundnut, vegetable, and mustard, etc
How to Reach Boudh
District is connected by road and rail with other district headquarters and the state capital Bhubaneswar. The distance from Bhubaneswar is 218 Km and the nearest airport to the is Jharsuguda Airport.
Buses from Bhubaneshwar
- Grand Travels – AC seater/sleeper 2+2 Cost – ₹ 896
Trains from Bhubaneshwar
- Rourkela Intercity Express
- Balangir Intercity SF Express
- Rourkela Intercity SF Express
- Puri Jodhpur SF Express
- Ahmedabad SF Express
You can get information about the train and can book tickets online using the link provided below
Must try or must-visit places in Boudh
There are lots of tourist attraction places where one must visit in the boudh district. Some of them are the following
- Rameswar Temple
- Bhairabi Temple
- Jagati Temple
- Padmatola Sanctuary
- Chanditala Temple
- Champeswar Temple
- Nayak Pada Cave
- Jogindra Villa Palace
- Dambarugada Mountain
- Sagada Dam
- Marjakuda Island
- Gobindas Jata samadhi
- Kanapa Gupteswar Shiva
- District Museum Boudh
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Question
When was the Boudh District formed?
Boudh District is a district that was formed on 2nd October 1992.
What is the distance of the State Capital Bhubaneswar from the boudh district?
The Distance of Bhubaneswar from boudh district is 218 km approximately.
What is the best time to visit the boudh district?
The best time to visit the Boudh district is from October to February.
What are some of the major crops grown in the Boudh district?
Some of the major crops grown in the boudh district are paddy, vegetables, pulses, wheat, maize, ragi, mung, biri, kulthi, groundnut and mustard, etc..
Mention some of the best schools in Boudh District?
List of some of the best schools in Boudh District are given below
St Xavier’s School BoudhKendriya Vidyalaya Boudh
Bausuni High School
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Golden Petal English Medium School