Kendujhar District, also known as Keonjhar District is an administrative district of Odisha. The district is one of the fifth Scheduled Areas of Odisha. The town of Kendujhar (or Kendujhargarh) is the district headquarters. The district has 3 Sub-Divisions, Anandapur, Champua, and Keonjhar.
DivisionsKendujhar is a town with municipality in Kendujhar District in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the administrative headquarters of the Kendujhar district, and it is one of the 5th scheduled areas of Odisha.
Subdivisions- 03, 1. Anandapur, 2. Champua, 3. Kendujhar (sadar)
Tehsils- 13
Blocks- 13: Anandapur, Banspal, Champua, Ghasipura, Ghatgaon, Harichandanpur, Hatadihi, Jhumpura, Joda, Keonjhar, Patna, Saharpada, Telkoi
Revenue Circles- 50
Gram Panchayats- 287
Sub-Registrar Office- 06
Police Stations- 25
Towns(Urban Areas)- 09
Municipalities- 04: 1. Anandapur, 2. Barbil, 3. Kendujhar, 4. Joda
N.A.C- 01 Champua
Census Town- 04: 1.Bolani, 2.Jajanga, 3.Jhumpura, 4.Daitari
Inhabited Villages- 2135
Fire Stations- 13
District Jail/ Special Jail- 01
Sub-Jails- 02
Agricultural Districts- 03
ICDS Projects- 14
Treasury/SubTreasury- 07
HQ.Hospital/Hospitals- 04
Community Health Centre/UGPHC- 17
Public Health Centre- 81
Sub Centre (Health)- 351
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, Kendujhar district has a population of 1,802,777. It is the 264th most populous district in India. The district has a population density of 217 inhabitants per square kilometre (560/sq mi). The district's population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 15.42%. Kendujhar has a sex ratio of 987 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 69%.
The Scheduled Tribes of the district constitute 44.5% of the total population whereas the Scheduled Castes constitute 11.62%. The concentration of Scheduled Tribes is the highest in the Keonjhar subdivision and lowest in the Anandapur subdivision. The majority of Scheduled Tribes members are employed in agriculture, mining, or quarrying. The literacy among the Scheduled Tribes was 15.25% in the 1981 census but it has increased to 24.89% in the 1991 census. This percentage is higher than the State average of 22.31%.
Major Tribes
There are approximately 55 tribal communities in the district. The largest group belong to Juangs. There are around 19000 juangs who inhabit 124 villages. Other the principal tribes were Bathudi, Bhuyan, Bhumij, Gond, Ho, Kisan, Kora, Munda, Oraon, Santal and Sounti. These sixteen tribes constituted 96.12% of the total tribal population of the district.
Languages
Majority of Tribes belong to Ho people and they speak the Ho language of Austroasiatic lineage. Other languages include Bhunjia, which is spoken by approximately 7000 Bhunjia Adivasis. Only Bhunija Tribal communities also speak Odia as a secondary language and other tribal communities uses their own mother tongues.
Culture and Heritage of Keonjhar
The culture of Keonjhar district is mainly tribal culture of different tribes residing in this district. The district administration recognised important tribal festivals among which are the festivals of Sohrai, Gaumara Porob, Sarhul, Baa porob, Jomnama, Mage Porob, Uda Porob, and Baruni Jatra.
Folk Dance of Keonjhar
The district has large sections of tribal communities. So, there are many folk dances such as Ho, Juang and Changu dances which are popular and recognised by the district administration.
Ho Dance
This dance is performed by the Ho speaking tribe mainly during Mage Porob in the month of January–April.
Juang Dance
Juang dance is performed by the Juang tribe of this district.
Tourist Places
Main Entrance of Kushaleswar Temple
Kushaleswar Temple
Kushaleswar Temple, Deogaon is sanctified owing to the presence of a shrine dedicated to Lord Kusheleswar Mahadev built in 900.
Kanjipani Ghati Keonjhar Odisha
Kanjipani Ghati
Kanjipani Ghati is a picturesque natural panoramic spot with magnificent up rolling mountain ranges.
Keshri Kunda Keonjhar Odisha
Keshri Kunda
Keshari Kunda which has two holes on the bed of river Baitarni attract people to get holy dip and people.
Murga Mahadev near beautiful Waterfall
Murga Mahadev Temple
Murga Mahadev Temple stands majestically at the foot of Thakurani Hills is an important tourist spot in the district.
Gonasika Temple kendujhar
Gonasika Temple
Gonasika Temple is surrounded by picturesque green valleys and up rolling hills of varying colour is famous for pilgrimage centre.
Hadagarh Reservoir, Kendujhar
Hadagarh Reservoir
Hadagada Reservoir has been raised on the river Salandi in Anandapur Sub-division of Keonjhar district.
Handibhanga Waterfall Keonjhar Odisha
Handibhanga Waterfall
Handibhanaga waterfall is situated in picturesque natural environment amidst lush green forest with up rolling mountain range.
Gundichaghagi
Gundichaghagi Waterfall
Gundichaghagi waterfall is located amidst spectacular natural environment with lush green forest.
Sitabinji
Sitabinji Fresco Painting and Rock Inscription
Sitabinji Fresco Painting & Rock Inscription is located on the side of holy Sita river in a beautiful natural ambience.
Bhimkund Keonjhar
Bhimkund
Bhimakunda Waterfall, Keonjhar has a stunning spectacular natural environment encircled with lush green forest.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendujhar_district
