What is the area of Dhenkanal district?
1,719 mi²Dhenkanal / Area
Dhenkanal District covers an area of 4452 Sq Km. It has a vast area covered with dense forests and a long range of hills.
How many blocks are in Dhenkanal?
8 Blocks
Dhenkanal district has its administrative headquarters in Dhenkanal town. In the present scenario of the administrative set up, there are 3 sub divisions, 8 Tehsils and 8 Blocks.
How big is dhenkanal?
11.97 mi²Dhenkanal / Area
Which is the largest village of Odisha?
Bhuban
| Bhuban | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Dhenkanal |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) |
Which is the richest village in Odisha?
| Bhuban | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Dhenkanal |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) |
Which is the 2nd largest village in Odisha?
Comments
- Nuagada 8.8 km.
- Parikudagada 15 km.
- Kairasi 16 km.
- Hatabaradihi 18 km.
- Kuhuri 19 km.
- Ratanpur Sasan 20 km.
- Badapari Village 25 km.
- Jahnikuda 26 km.
Which is the first Municipality in Odisha?
Kendrapara Municipality
Kendrapara Municipality was established in 1869, first Municipality of Odisha.
Who built Dhenkanal?
Brig. As custodians of rich heritage, Yuvaraj Amarjyoti Singhdeo and Yuvarani Meenal Kumari, developed Dhenkanal Palace into a heritage homestay in the late 1990s, opening their home to travellers from around the world.
Why the name is dhenkanal?
It is commonly believed that Dhenkanal District owes its name to a Savara chief named “Dhenka”, who ruled the land. Historical facts of Dhenkanal in its prehistoric times are still in dark limbo due to non availability of any written documents.