Jaugada is a ruined fortress and also known as Jatudurga (Lac fort). It is situated at a distance of 10 kms from Purushotampur, 35 km north-west of Berhampur and 160 km south-west of Bhubaneshwar. This place is of great historical importance because one of Ashoka’s famous rock edicts is located here. A provincial Mauryan capital of the new conquered province of Kalinga is famous from the large-size versions of stone cut in the principality of Jaigra Maurya Emperor Ashoka. This fort look like rectangular in shape.
Location information Jaugada Fort:
Address: It is located 10 kms from Purushotampur, 35 km north-west of Berhampur and 160 km south-west of Bhubaneshwar. It is situated Ganjam district in Odisha, India.
Pin Code – 761043
Climate/Weather in Jaugada Fort:
Summer – March to May
Average Minimum Temperature – 36° C
Average Minimum Temperature – 24° C
Average Precipitation – 40 mm
Monsoon – June to October
Average Minimum Temperature – 32° C
Average Minimum Temperature – 25° C
Average Precipitation – 220 mm
Summer – March to May
Average Minimum Temperature – 28° C
Average Minimum Temperature – 17° C
Average Precipitation – 23 mm
History of Jaugada Fort:
Jaugada fort place is of great historical importance as one of the famous rock edicts of Ashok is located here. It is a part of the Malati hill range. Ashoka’s inscription in Jaugada is 30 feet long on the face of a rock and 12 meters high at 15 feet high. The fort was rectangular in shape. Tradition assumes that the fort of Jaugada was built by Duryodhana of Mahabharata’s fame. Its name is Barley or Lac with a tradition that it was made of lac and was therefore impenetrable because no enemies could scale the walls because they were smooth and slippery.
Languages in Jaugada Fort:
Odia
Hindi
Hindi
Bengal
Interesting things to See or find Jaugada Fort:
You can see archaeological history of India.
You can find ruined fortress and see historical fort.
How to reach Jaugada Fort?
Flight – Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI), Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Railways – Nearest railway station is Berhampur railway station.
Bus and Other Ways – Here government and private buses available. Taxi and other vehicles are available.
Nearest Visiting places from Jaugada Fort:
Gopalpur Beach : It is only one best beach at South Odisha and also known as a Sandy Golden Beach. There you can find some food shops selling sea foods. You can see here Clusters of coconut and palm trees.Tampara Lake: It is 2 km from City Centre of Chatarpur town. You can see sunset and various watersports till dusk. This beach is famous for Boating, Water scooter ride, Morning walking, jogging, Birds photography, picnic party, Day Outing, Leisure water sports and other activities etc.Durga Narayani Temple : This temple is situated in the district of Ganjam, odisha. It is very close to Chilika Lake. This temple is dedicated to goddess Narayani or Lakshmi.Kalijai Island : This temple is beautiful and very old temple. It is dedicated to Maa Kali. This is situated on Chilika Lake.Taratarini Temple : This temple is situated on the bank of River Rushikulya in the district of Ganjam and near the Purusotampur village. It is one of the powerful Shakti Peetha.Dhavaleshwar Temple : This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple is popular for picnic spot. This temple provides a spiritual experience to all those who come here during the Kartik Purnima and Panchuka festival.Mahendragiri Hills : This place is so beautiful and very peaceful and this hill station situated in ganjam district. You can see famous for cultivation of corn and food items.
Nearest Petrol Pump near by Jaugada Fort:
M/S DAYA FILLING STATION
Address: NH- 5/16; By-Pass; Chatrapur; Odisha 761020; India
phone: 06811 263 031
14.7 KM distance
Padmavati Petroleum
Near Gandhi School Of Engineering; SH 36;; Bhabandha; Odisha 761003; India
phone: 06811 226 538
19.2 KM distance
HP PETROL PUMP – VARSHA FILLING STATION
HP Retail Outlet Chamakundi NH-5; Bhubaneshwar; Odisha 761045; India
phone: 093385 53115
21.0 KM distance
Bharat Petroleum
Malud Rd; Odisha 752030; India
phone: 1800 22 2725
28.8 KM distance
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Jaugada Fort:
Mayfair Palm Beach Resort: Address: Gopalpur On Sea 761 002, IndiaHotel City Palace: Address: Christian Hospital Road | in front of Zennana Hospital, Brahmapur 760001, IndiaHotel Green Park : Address: Beach Road Gopalpur on sea, Gopalpur On Sea 761002, IndiaHotel Jyoti Residency: Address: Old Bus Stand, Brahmapur 760001, IndiaHotel Sea Pearl: Address: On The Beach, Gopalpur On Sea 761 002, IndiaHotel Mayuree : Address: Girija Square, Brahmapur 760001, IndiaMotel Mermaid : Address: Beach Road, Gopalpur On Sea, India
