Location Advantage
Situated in the greeneries of south-western Orissa, Nabarangpur District is a very spectacular District, functioning since 02.10.1992 (State Government Notification No.DRC- (44/93/14218/R). Prior to that, it was a vast sub-division of the erstwhile Koraput District. Its boundary stretches in the north to Raipur and west to Bastar Districts of Chhatisgarh. The east side of Nabarangpur touches Kalahandi and Rayagada Districts and south to the Koraput Districts of Orissa. The river Indravati forms the border between Nabarangpur and Koraput Districts. Nabarangpur District covers an area of 5294 sq km.
Nabarangpur District is a treasure of many natural resources like iron, chlorite, mica, quartz etc. Heeraput village near Umerkote contains a fair deposit of hematite and limonite, each of which possesses about 60% iron. Similarly, Tentulikhunti area of Nabarangpur has fairly large deposits of granite. The north of Nabarangpur District, up to the boarder of Kalahandi, has rock beds covering layers of coarse white quartz. Tough industrially this District is not that developed, all these minerals found in the District sustains the various industries in other parts of the country.
CHANDAN DHARA
Chandan Dhara is a natural water fall situated in Jhorigam Block 90 KM away from Nabarangpur.The place is also remarkable for a natural Shiva Lingam. Chandan Dhara is an ideal location for outings and picnic.Chandan Dhara is about 100 Kms from Nabarangpur towards Umerkote via Jharigaon. Regular bus services are available to Nabarangpur from main cities of Orissa. One can reach Jeypore railway station from major cities of Orissa. And form there Nabarangpur can be reached by bus. Taxi or auto rickshaws are to be hired from Nabarangpur to go to Chandan Dhara.
Deer Park
The Deer Park of Nabarangpur District also attracts a large crowd. Watching Natures bounties from the watch tower in this park is a unique experience.Regular bus services are available to Nabarangpur from major cities of Orissa. Jeypore station is the nearest railway station to Nabarangpur. One can reach Jeypore by train from Bhubaneswar. Taxis and auto rickshaws are to be hired for Deer Park that is 10 Kms from Nabarangpur towards Papadahandi.
HIRLI DANGER
Hirli Danger is situated at Gandhinagar of Nabarangpur town, where an ancient statue of lord Tirupati found and being worshiped. Near to Hirli Dangar Kusumjhar reserve is situated. This place is famous for its scenic beauty and is a suitable place for picnic. District Administration has constructed watch towers,Park at the hill top, to facilitate the same.
PODAGADA
Podagada is 52 Kms away from Nabarangpur and 14Kms from Dhodra. Podagada is the famous historical place where Brahmin inscriptions are found. It was the seat on Nala dynasty a place of natural scenic beauty. The colourful tribals, Bhairab temple, Alekhamahima temple, footprints of Laxmi, Sati Stone can been seen, Podagad is best for Trekking, Picnic and for adventure Tourism.
UMERKOTE
Umerkote 70 Kms away from Nabarangpur is famous for the temple of Goddess Pendrani. Goddess Pendrani is the presiding deity of Umerkote locality and it is believed that she is one among the seven sisters Goddess of undivided Koraput District.Umerkote is 70 Kms way from Nabarangpur. One can get hired taxi or auto rickshaw to Umerkote easily. Regular bus services are available to Nabarangpur from major cities of Orissa. Jeypore station is the nearest station to Nabarangpur.
