Nabarangpur District, also known as Nabarangapur District and Nawarangpur District, is a district of Odisha, India. The city of Nabarangpur is the district headquarters. Most of its population is tribal, and most of the land is forested. Situated in the southwest corner of Odisha, it borders Koraput District. Nabarangpur district is situated at 19.14’ latitude and 82.32’ longitude at an average elevation of 1,876 feet (572 m).
Nabarangpur, also known as Nabarangapur or Nowrangpur, is a town and a municipality in Nabarangapur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the headquarters of Nabarangpur district.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Nabarangapur had a population of 36,945. Males constitute 49.53% of the population and 50.47% are females.
Education
Raja Chaitanya Dev high school is the oldest school in Nabarangpur for boys. It is near Nabarangpur Mosque in Pathan street. It was established in 1934. The School operates under Board of Secondary Education-Orissa. It also has a government college near the new government hospital which have bachelor's degree for business, arts and common science subjects. Women college is located in Vatisalguda. in additions several English medium schools have been established in 1990s
Politics
Habibulla Khan of INC was elected MLA from Nobarangpur Assembly Constituency in 2004, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980 and 1977. He represented INC(I) in the 1980 elections. The current MLA is Monohar Randhari of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) who was elected in 2009. Another local politician was Sadashiv Tripathy the former CM of Odisha. Jagannath Tripathy, a freedom fighter was also MLA of Nabarangpur.
Religious places
Mosque near RCD High School
Maa Bhandar Gharani Temple(On NH 26)
Lord Jagannath Temple(On NH 26)
Nabarangpur Mosque(Near Gandhi Chhak)
Church(Near Nowrangpur Police Station)
Bada Shiva Mandira:Shiva Temple(Near Municipal high school)
1008 Sri Adhinath Digamber jain Temple
Sai Baba Mandir
Baba akhandalamani temple near old market
Sri satyanarayang temple on NH 26
Prachin Hanuman Mandir on NH 26
Transportation
Nabarangpur is connected to almost all major cities and towns by road. Although it is not covered by railway line it has a Railway Reservation counter for Advance booking near the private bus stand. Nabarangpur is linked with bus services with major cities like Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Jagdalpur, Bhubneswar, Brahamapur, Cuttack, Bhawanipatna.
>Ramesh Majhi gears bats for railways in Nabarangpur-Malkangiri.
>Nearest Railway station: Jeypore,(Umuri railway Station) (45 km), Kesinga (150 km) Raipur (320 km)
>Nearest Airport: Visakhapatnam (260 km), Raipur (320 km), Bhubaneswar (537 km)
Nowrangpur is part of Nowrangpur (Lok Sabha constituency).
Tourist Places
Scriptures of Podagad
Podagad
Remains of Ancient Nala Dynasty, situated at 11 KM From Umerkote.
Chandan Dhara
Chandan Dhara is a natural water fall situated in Jharigam Block 90 KM away from Nabarangpur.
Culture & Heritage
Nabarangpur District has an ancient tradition of Art and Culture, which was predominantly displayed in the erstwhile Koraput District. A large number of artisans, mostly residing in a street of Nabarangpur town, carry on the age-old handicraft. They manufacture boxes, toys, sticks, chains, pedestals of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, idols of other Gods and Goddesses, pooja articles and other decorative master pieces, which are unique in the area and testify exemplary craftsmanship. ‘Dhanya Laxmi’ (Goddess Laxmi with pedestal) is a unique craft in paddy carried on by the artisans of Dabugaon area in the District. Earthen works of Tonda near Papadahandi also testify exquisite craftsmanship.
Languages like Bhotra, Gond, Kandha, Paraja, Odiya, Hindi and Telugu are widely spoken in Nabarangpur District. Tribals of the District perform folk dance like Rinjodi, Dhemsha, Sailodi, Gond, Geet Kudia, Ghumura, Madhia etc. Male and female tribals take part in the dance with exuberance amidst melodious song and beat of drums in the background.The Toys, Boxes, Pedestals of Hindu Gods and Goddess, Puja Articles and other decorative master pieces made by the local craftsmen proves the magnificent work in the respective field.
Maa Bhandargharani in Nabarangpur is the presiding deity of the locality. The name signifies the preserver of wealth and protector of lives. She is also worshipped in nearby villages. Tuesdays and Saturdays are marked for special worships. Devotees gather in a large number in the temple premises on every conceivable occasion to seek blessings of the Goddess. Maa Pendrani of Umerkote which is visited by large number of devotees is born out of a legend. A small village Pendra (Pendrahandi), near Umerkote, worships a pure soul named Pendrani, a married girl who was the victim of secret jealousy of her own brothers.
Mondei is a local festival being widely celebrated in the Nabarangpur District. The word Mondei is derived from the Hindi word ‘Mondi’ which means a small market. This festival is celebrated by large number of people worshipping a common deity among pre- historic rituals. Fair and entertainment activities with folk dances and tribal opera can be seen for the whole night in the festival. Mondei is usually celebrated after harvesting of crops. The festival is observed at different popular locations through out the District gathering men and women of the area and far off.There are various Socio Cultural organizations which play vital role in spearheading the cultural activities of the Nabarangpur District.
Accommodation(Hotel/Resort/Dharamsala)
Government Accommodation at Nabarangpur City
Circuit House, Nabarangpur
Contact – Additional District Magistrate, Nabarangpur, 06858 – 222040
Government Accommodation at Umerkote City
Inspection Bunglow, DNK Main Road, Umerkote
Contact – Tahsildar, Umerkote
Hotel/Lodges at Nabarangpur City
Glaze Hotel And Resorts – Chamuriaguda, Near Essar Petrol Pump, Contact – 9778612121
Manisha Hotel – Chamuriaguda, Contact – 9703508452
Hotel Trupti, Near Bhandargharani Temple, Contact – 09437033530
Hotel Rockysaan, Near DRDA Office, Contact – 09178801234
Narashinga Hotel, Main Road, Contact – 09439822225
Hotel/Lodges at Umerkote City
Hotel SS International, Dongriguda, Contact – 7064000000
Hotel Woodland, Gulipatna
Hotel Sarathi, Main Road, Near SBI
Hotel Amit, Kusumguda,
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