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Malkangiri District is named after its headquarters town, Malkangiri. During formation of Odisha Province in 1936, Malkangiri was a ‘Taluk’ of Nabrangpur sub–division of Koraput District of Odisha.
Malkangiri
Malkangiri, historically known as Malikamardhangiri, is a town and municipality in Malkangiri district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the headquarter of the Malkangiri district.
The land of dense inaccessible forests, small but beautiful rivers, undulating plateaus and splendorous rich tribal culture, Malkangiri has its history of human civilization enrooted to as long as 2500 years back. Prior to the modern civilization, many mythological episodes took place in and around Malkangiri.
It is located in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh and is surrounded by green hills. There are scenic beauty, colourful tribes and unexplored cultural heritage, which provides tourists with a lot to enjoy. The limitless flora & fauna made Malkangiri a nature lovers paradise. The District is derived from the mythological name Malyabantagiri.
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About Us. Malkangiri District is named after its headquarters town, Malkangiri. During formation of Odisha Province in 1936, Malkangiri was a ‘Taluk’ of Nabrangpur sub–division of Koraput District of Odisha. In 1962 it was upgraded to a subdivision of Koraput District.
Malkangiri is a hidden paradise in the southernmost part of Odisha, India. This offbeat destination uniquely blends natural beauty, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. Malkangiri is a haven for nature lovers, with its lush green forests, glistening rivers, and picturesque landscapes.
Malkangiri district is the southwesternmost district in the Indian state of Odisha. It has two Vidhan sabha constituencies. History. Local legend claims Valmiki wrote the Ramayana on the banks of the Tamasa river. The region was known as Malyavantagiri in the Ramayana, and it was believed Sitakunda was the bathing-place of Sita, near Mudulipada.
Malkangiri is the district headquarter of Malkangiri District. This district is one of the newly created districts in the state of Odisha. It is situated in the southernmost tip of Odisha with the borders of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in near vicinity.
