Happy TravellerWelcome to Nabarangpur, a town, villa city, and municipality in Nabarangapur district in the Indian state of Odisha. As the headquarters of Nabarangpur district, this city is a hub of culture, education, and tourism. Let’s explore the geography, climate, demographics, education, cultural heritage, festivals, tourism, food, and politics of this fascinating destination.
Nabarangpur is situated at 19.23 degrees north latitude and 82.55 degrees east longitudes, 582m above sea level. The climate is a tropical monsoon, with moderate rainfall during the monsoon season from July to October. Summers are slightly hot, and winters are mild, with an average temperature of around 19.2 °C.
As of 2011 India census, Nabarangapur had a population of 12,20,946, with an average literacy rate of 82.4%. The city has several schools, including RCD High School, Girls High School, Government Junior College, Government Degree College, and Women’s College. Kendriya Vidyalaya and many other schools and colleges offer education in science, arts, and commerce streams.
Nabarangpur District has an ancient tradition of art and culture, which is predominantly displayed in the handicrafts made by local artisans. They manufacture boxes, toys, sticks, chains, pedestals of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, idols of other Gods and Goddesses, pooja articles, and other decorative masterpieces, which are unique in the area and testify to exemplary craftsmanship. The district is also known for its folk dances like Rinjodi, Dhemsha, Sailodi, Gond, Geet Kudia, Ghumura, Madhya, etc. The city has several temples, including Maa Bhandar Gharani Mandir, Shri Jagannath Mandir, Baba Akhandalamani Mandir, Shiva Mandir, Sri Balaji Temple, Sri Satya Narayan Mandir, Shridi Sai Baba Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Nabarangpur Satsang Vihar, Shri Adinath Digambar Jain Temple, and Shri Ram Mandir.
Nabarangpur is a popular destination for religious, wildlife, environmental, sightseeing, historical, and adventure tourism. The Deer Park of Nabarangpur District attracts a large crowd, and watching nature’s bounties from the watchtower in this park is a unique experience. Panchavati Bana and Shree Bana Forest Park attract tourists and the residents of Nabarangpur for eco-tourism. Hirli Dongri, Kusumjhar reserve, Indravati River, Indravati Dam, Sahid Smruti Stambha, and Chandan Dhara are some of the popular tourist attractions in the city. The city has several hotels and lodges, including Hotel Prakash, Hotel Manisha, and Hotel Hilltop, that offer comfortable accommodation and delicious food.
Nabarangpur is known for its Odia and South Indian cuisines, with a Gujarati and Rajasthani influence on food because of the numerous southern Indian, Gujarati, and Rajasthani populations in the city. Many multi-cuisine restaurants have been opened in recent years, and many street food vendors operate in the city. The Famous Restaurant is Prakash Family Restaurant by Pooja Food.
Nabarangpur is often referred to as the land of Late Sadhashiv Tripathy, the erstwhile chief minister of Odisha and a freedom fighter. He served as the Chief Minister of Odisha between 1965 February 21 to 1967 March 8. Habibulla Khan of INC was elected as the MLA from Nabarangpur Assembly Constituency in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2004. The current MLA is Sadasiva Pradhani of (BJD) who was elected in 2019. Jagannath Tripathy, a freedom fighter, was also the MLA of Nabarangpur.
Come and explore the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of Nabarangpur, a hidden gem in the heart of Odisha. Plan your trip today and experience the magic of this enchanting destination!
