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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.
Jajpur is located in eastern Odisha. It borders Kendujhar and Bhadrak districts to the northeast, Kendrapara and Cuttack districts to the south and Dhenkanal district to the west. The district is located on the Odisha coastal plain, with the southern part lying in the Mahanadi River Delta.
Jajpur [4] (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. [3] [5] Now, it is the headquarter of Jajpur district.
About Us. 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 has 1 subdivision, 1781 Villages, 311 Gram Panchayats, 10 Tahasils and 10 Blocks, 2 Municipality, 2 N.A.C, 7 Assembly Constituency and 15 Police stations are there in Jajpur District.
Ever a land of fertile soil and rich mineral resources, Jajpur is also known as a melting pot of many religions, faiths and beliefs steadily holding in its rich mosaic the essence of fraternity and peace. Since 2010 Jajpur district has been organizing Zilla Mahotsav.
Jun 27, 2024 · Jajpur is located in eastern Odisha. It borders Kendujhar and Bhadrak districts to the northeast, Kendrapara and Cuttack districts to the south and Dhenkanal district to the west. The district is located on the Odisha coastal plain, with the southern part lying in the Mahanadi River Delta.