How many villages are there in Jajpur?
Daniel Johnson
Published Feb 24, 2026
How many villages are there in Jajpur?
There is 311 number of Gram Panchayat and 1781 Number of Villages in Jajpur District.
Why is Jajpur famous?
A well-known pilgrimage site, Jajpur is a district of Odisha. This place has a number of archaeological ruins as well as monuments of the olden times, when it was the capital of the Kalinga Kingdom.
How many steel plants are there in Kalinganagar?
15 steel plants
Now there are around 15 steel plants which includes public sector plant like NINL, private sector plant like JSL, MESCO etc.
How many blocks are there in Jajpur district?
Total No of Blocks-10
| Sl no | Name of the Block | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jajpur | Near NC College,Jajpur Town Jajpur |
| 2 | Binjharpur | Binjharpur Jajpur |
| 3 | Bari | Bari,ramchandrapur,Jajpur |
| 4 | Dasarathapur | Dasarathapur ,Jajpur |
Who is the MLA of Jajpur?
Jajpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
| Jajpur | |
|---|---|
| Party | BJD |
| MLA | Pranab Prakash Das |
| Const. No. | 52 |
| Reserved for | None |
Which is the biggest village in Odisha?
Bhuban
| Bhuban | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Dhenkanal |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) |
Who is the MP of Jajpur?
Jajpur (Lok Sabha constituency)
| Jajpur | |
|---|---|
| Lok Sabha Constituency | |
| Incumbent | Sarmistha Sethi |
| Parliamentary Party | Biju Janata Dal |
| Elected Year | 2019 |
What is the famous food of Jajpur?
Chatpata Macha Besara of Jajpur Macha Besar is the most popular cuisine of Jajpur district.
Which is the biggest steel plant in Odisha?
Rourkela Steel Plant
| Location of Rourkela Steel Plant | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rourkela |
| Coordinates | 22.220870°N 84.860542°E |
| Industry | Iron & Steel |
| Owner(s) | SAIL |
What is the Kalinganagar controversy?
The Tata Group has contracted with the Government of Odisha to set up a giant steel plant in Kalinganagar area. As the tribals living in this area would have lost their land and their livelihoods would be threatened, they revolted. On 2nd January, 2006 in a police firing incident, 13 tribals were killed.
Which is the richest district in Odisha?
Khordha
As per the survey, Khordha is the most developed and richest district in the state with 0.41 and ranks 104 among the 559 districts in the country while Cuttack is the second most developed district with a rank of 169. Besides, six Odisha districts have found place between 201 and 300 ranking list.
What is the other name of Jajpur?
Jajapur
Jajpur (also known as Jajapur) is a town and a municipality in Jajpur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It was the capital of the Kesari dynasty, later supplanted by Cuttack. Now, it is the headquarter of Jajpur district.
