Dist.
H.Q. : Balasore
Area
: 3076 Sq.Km.
Sub-Divns.:
Balasore, Nilagiri
Blocks
: Bhogarai, Balasore Sadar, Baliapal, Basta, ,
Bahanaga, Jaleswar, Khaira,Nilagiri Sadar, Oupada,
Remuna, Soro,
Simula.
Tahasils
: Basta, Jaleswar, Nilagiri,Soro, Balasore, Simulia, Baliapal.
Municipality
: Balasore
N.A.C
: Jaleswar, Soro, Nilagiri.
Population
: 16,96,583 (approx.)
General
Information:
Mountain
: Nilagiri
Major
River : Sudhabalanga, Budhabalanga.
Rainfall:
156.84 mm
Climate:
Minimum Temperature in December-14 degree centigrade
Maximum
Temperature: 36.5 degree centigrade(in May)
Languages
Spoken: Oriya, Hindi, English and Bengali
Clothing:
Light cotton in summer and heavy woolen in winter.
Balasore
a coastal district on the
north-eastern sea board has the
distinction of having been called the "Granary of Orissa"
with vast stretches
of green
paddy fields, a
network of rivers,
blue hills, extensive meadows and
an extraordinary beach together giving it an exotic and appealing appearance
that beckons tourists. The religious centers at Remuna,
Chandaneswar and Panchalingeswar popular among the devotees are some of the
major attractions for the tourists.
A popular health resort Chandipur-on
the billowing bay display a unique
aspect-the sea water recedes miles away just to stage a come
back after an interval. The beach with its inviting smiles-tall
whispering casuarinas and
glittering sea
shells-affords indeed
an engaging
experience for
the children and the elders alike. Also famous for fishes that are a
vital export earner for the state.However the most important of all is the ITR
(interim test range) of DRDO (Defence Research Development Organisation) for all
sorts of arms & ammunitions including ballistics missiles.
Road
Route : Balasore is 214 kms. From Bhubaneswar.
Panchalingeswar:-Ensconced
in the verdant environs of Nilagiri, the five lingams at Panchalingeswar , the
revered venue for numerous devotees, are bathed by the iredescent and
sparkling waters of a perennial stream. Legend has it that these lingams were
installed in this beautiful abode by King Banasura himself.its 30 kms
away from Balasore. PIC
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