Keonjhar City |
About Keonjhar City: |
| Keonjhar is a city with a municipality in Keonjhar district of Odisha state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Keonjhar District. It is situated in the northern in Odisha. The Keonjhar city is surrounded by Singhbhum District of Jharkhand in the North, Jaipur in the South, Sundargarh in the West, Mayurbhanj and Bhadrak in the East. Nestled among the hills, the forest of Keonjhar is home to a variety of animals. The city is also famous for its rich mineral resources. Keonjhar will get more information about the breathtaking beauty of the place and not just about coal mines. Many tribal communities living in Keonjhar district include names like Santhal, Oraon and Munda. There are some interesting tourist sites in the Keonjhar, including Jagannath Temple, Vishnu Temple and Ghaghra Falls.
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| The rich forests of Keonjhar have also been decorated with many waterfalls. They makes Keonjhar one of the most beautiful tourist destination. The famous waterfall is situated in Keonjhar including Khandadhar, Sanghagara and most popular Badghagara waterfall. Keonjhar is perfect for the Parsi people of shopping art in Orissa. In Keonjhar, the markets sell exquisite art works of metal. Acres of greenery and rich mineral resources is one of the popular tourist destinations in Orissa. |
Location information Keonjhar City: |
| Keonjhar, Odisha |
| Pin Code - 758013. |
Climate/Weather in Keonjhar City: |
| Summer - March to May |
| Monsoon - June to October |
| Summer - March to May |
History of Keonjhar City: |
| Keonjhar is a beautiful tourist place. History of Keonjhar Orissa is as interesting. Before becoming a part of Orissa, the district of Keonjhar was a princely state. It is believed that Keonjhar was a part of the old Khijjinga area, which was headquartered in Khijjinga Kota. |
| This was identify with modern Khiching. Later in the first half of the 12th century it became a separate state under the rule of Jyoti Bhanja. History of Keonjhar states that during the reign of Pratap Balabhadra Bhanja in the 18th century, Tilo and Jujhpada were added to the state. Later, in 1804, King Janardan Bhanj was recognized as part of the Keonjhar State by the East India Company. After this happens there is no changes in Keonjhar areas. However for some administrative reasons, the Tilo and Jujhpada were shifted in the districts of Baleshwar and Cuttack. In India, Keonjhar in Orissa is an exciting option for environmental tourism in Orissa. |
| So plan a tour of Keonjhar and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of greenery around. |
Languages in Keonjhar City: |
Interesting things to See or find Keonjhar City: |
How to reach Keonjhar City? |
| Flight - Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport. |
| Railways - Nearest railway station Keonjhar. |
| Bus and Other Ways - Buses and hired cars are available in Keonjhar. |
Nearest Visiting places from Keonjhar City: |
Ghatagaon Maa Tarini Temple: The Maa Tarini temple is the famous temple in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar. Maa Tarini is other name for Goddess Shakti. Every year thousands of tourists come to visit the temple of Mata Tarini in Keonjhar. A number of festival take place in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar at the holy temple of Maa Tarini. Tuesday and Saturday is observed as the day of Maa. This Puja is done by Dehuri, a tribal group who follows rituals and rituals of worship. Shrine of Siddha Jagannath: This Shrine is one of the famous tourist place in Keonjhar. The shrine of siddha Jagannath is dedicated to Lord Krishna. This place is surrounded by forest and ancient place which makes the beauty of this hill town. Jagannath is a Sanskrit name which describe of Lord Krishna. The word Jagannath means the lord of the universe. During the Rath Yatra every year, the temple is decorated and people celebrate this day with great enthusiasm. Vishnu Temple: There are several temples in the city of Keonjhar and among them Vishnu temple is one of the important holy sites of Odisha. One of the finest temple in Odisha. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it was built for a long time. Lord Vishnu maintain the world. In this temple, you can find images of Lord Vishnu in different forms. Every year festival and puja take place in Vishnu Temple. Sanaghagara Waterfall : Sanaghagara waterfall is one of the best waterfalls of Odisha. The meaning of this waterfall is Sana "means small and" Ghaghara "means waterfall. It is so attractive and nice place to visit, boating is also included. The nature is to see it very closely from there. This is a small and beautiful waterfall, which is suitable for outing. Handibhanga Waterfall : This waterfall is a natural waterfall, located at a distance 50 Km from Keonjhar. It is a great waterfall falling from a height of 200 meters. Beautiful beauty of this spot attracts many tourists. Waterfall is set between the natural beauty of forests and mountains. Beauty of this place, a large number of tourists have been attracted over time. Brahmeshwar Mahadev Temple : Brahmeshwar Mahadev Temple is of worship Lord Brahma Vishnu and Shiva. This temple is famous for Kenojhar district. A nice place to worship and visit. To focus on a great view, this has a pond near it. This Hindu temple can be described inscriptions with a proper accuracy. Khandadhar Waterfall : This is a very beautiful waterfall at Odisha. You can enjoy the waterfall and you can also enjoy the spring of water. The most amazing natural waterfall is far from the peace of the jungle clam and is quite. |
Nearest Petrol Pump near by Keonjhar City: |
| Bharat Petroleum |
| Indian Oil Petrol Pump |
| M/S H.B. PANDYA |
| Essar Petrol Pump |
| Jambubati Filling station |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Keonjhar City: |
Things to carry for Keonjhar City: |
| Carrying essential water. |
| Carry camera you take photos of beautiful place. |
Tips & Suggestions for Keonjhar City: |
Help Line/Phone Number in Keonjhar City: |
| Keonjhar Hospital: 06766 251 762 |
| Dipali Nursing Home : 094370 77225 |
| Gayarani Sevasadan : 099373 93521 |
| Superintendent of Police Office : 094389 16590 |
| Public Works Department : 095566 07096 |
| FOREST RANGE OFFICE B.J.P RANGE ANJAR : 099389 46446 |
| Swasthi Health Care : 1800 180 4515 |
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| Ghatagaon Maa Tarini Temple |
| The Maa Tarini temple is the famous temple in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar. Maa Tarini is other name for Goddess Shakti. Every year thousands of tourists come to visit the temple of Mata Tarini in Keonjhar. A number of festival take place in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar at the holy temple of Maa Tarini. Tuesday and Saturday is observed as the day of Maa. This Puja is done by Dehuri, a tribal group who follows rituals and rituals of worship....more |
| Shrine of Siddha Jagannath |
| This Shrine is one of the famous tourist place in Keonjhar. The shrine of siddha Jagannath is dedicated to Lord Krishna. This place is surrounded by forest and ancient place which makes the beauty of this hill town. Jagannath is a Sanskrit name which describe of Lord Krishna. The word Jagannath means the lord of the universe. During the Rath Yatra every year, the temple is decorated and people celebrate this day with great enthusiasm....more |
| Vishnu Temple |
| There are several temples in the city of Keonjhar and among them Vishnu temple is one of the important holy sites of Odisha. One of the finest temple in Odisha. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it was built for a long time. Lord Vishnu maintain the world. In this temple, you can find images of Lord Vishnu in different forms. Every year festival and puja take place in Vishnu Temple...more |
| Sanaghagara Waterfall |
| Sanaghagara waterfall is one of the best waterfalls of Odisha. The meaning of this waterfall is Sana "means small and" Ghaghara "means waterfall. It is so attractive and nice place to visit, boating is also included. The nature is to see it very closely from there. This is a small and beautiful waterfall, which is suitable for outing....more |
| Handibhanga Waterfall |
| This waterfall is a natural waterfall, located at a distance 50 Km from Keonjhar. It is a great waterfall falling from a height of 200 meters. Beautiful beauty of this spot attracts many tourists. Waterfall is set between the natural beauty of forests and mountains. Beauty of this place, a large number of tourists have been attracted over time.....more |
| Brahmeshwar Mahadev Temple |
| Brahmeshwar Mahadev Temple is of worship Lord Brahma Vishnu and Shiva. This temple is famous for Kenojhar district. A nice place to worship and visit. To focus on a great view, this has a pond near it. This Hindu temple can be described inscriptions with a proper accuracy.....more |
| Khandadhar Waterfall |
| This is a very beautiful waterfall at Odisha. You can enjoy the waterfall and you can also enjoy the spring of water. The most amazing natural waterfall is far from the peace of the jungle clam and is quite.....more |
