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District at a Glance. Jajpur District was formed by ‘Jajati Keshari’, the Somavanshi King in early 10th Century. The District takes its name from its head quarter town, Jajpur. The history of the Jajpur District from time immemorial is synonymous with the Biraja and Biraja Khetra. The Jajpur District came into being on 1st April 1993.
Jajpur district. / 20.85; 86.333. Jajpur ( listen ⓘ) is a district of Odisha state in eastern India. The Odisha Government carried out a re-organisation of districts of Odisha in 1993. The erstwhile Cuttack district was split into multiple districts with Jajpur being one of them. The district came into being on 1 April 1993.
The Jajpur District located in between 20 degree 30’ to 21 degree 10’ North Latitude and 85 degree 40’ to 86 degree 44’ East Longitude. The District covering an area of 2887.69 sq km is moderately populated having total population of 18,26,275 as per 2011 census.
Feb 24, 2024 · Jajpur, Odisha, offers a diverse range of attractions for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and spiritual seekers. Must-visit sites include the Chhatia Bata Temple, Biraja Temple, and Olasuni Temple for their cultural and spiritual significance. Ratnagiri Monastery and Udayagiri Buddhist Complex are essential stops for those interested in ...
Jajpur is located at 20.85°N 86.33°E [14] and has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 ft). The climate of Jajpur District is normal as per Indian standards. All the seasons arrive in the District at their usual time. The District's average height from the sea level is 331 m and its average rain fall is 1014.5 mm.
Jajpur in Odisha is truly a gem that is waiting to be discovered, as we found out on our visit to the heritage district. It is truly, Odisha’s best-kept secret. The architectural and engineering genius of the Konark Sun temple and the spiritual grandeur of Puri’s Jagannath Temple are well known, however, Jajpur awaits its moment in the sun.
Bankim Chandra joined as a deputy magistrate in 1859 and retired in 1891. Jajpur became a sub–division in 1859.The noted writer savoured the tranquility of the riverside in his official residence at Jajpur and penned ‘Devi Chaudharani’ based on a real story . It was published in 1884. Earlier Jajpur was part of undivided Cuttack district.
