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Karlapat Sanctuary

Karlapat Sanctuary

Sanctuary The Karlapat Sanctuary is a sanctuary in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. Tourists come from all over India to enjoy the natural beauty of this tourist destination. The district headquarters of Kalahandi is 35 km from Bhawanipatna.

Transportation and accommodation facilities-- October to May is the best time to visit Karlapat. It is possible to reach Bhawanipatna by rail and highway. There is also a passenger lounge called Raipi. There are also hotels and government guesthouses in Bhawanipatna for overnight stays. The sanctuary also has a guesthouse. There is also the option to book a night out in advance. Nightlife is also available.

Animals and forests-- The sanctuary covers an area of ​​255 square kilometers. The eastern part of the eastern plateau is inhabited by dense forests. Firewood is also abundant in the forest, with the consent of various valuable trees. Its forests are home to tigers, leopards, deer, blue-tailed deer, and many other birds and reptiles.

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Five elephant deaths in 13 days at Odisha's Karlapat Sanctuary, authorities suspect water-borne infection

Five elephant deaths in 13 days at Odisha’s Karlapat Sanctuary, authorities suspect water-borne infection

Five elephants have died within a gap of 13 days inside Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary in Kalahandi district of Odisha, officials said. All the carcasses were found near water bodies, they said. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Sashi Pal said, the elephant deaths were due to some bacterial infection. “The water bodies in the sanctuary may have been infected,” he said. Divisional Forest…

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Another Elephant Found Dead In Odisha Sanctuary, Sixth Death This Month

Another Elephant Found Dead In Odisha Sanctuary, Sixth Death This Month

Another female elephant was found dead near a waterbody at Karlapat Wildlife sanctuary in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, a forest official said.

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Another Elephant Found Dead In Odisha Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Sixth Death This Month

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5 Elephants Die Within 13 Days in Odisha's Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Officials Blame Infected Water Bodies

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Phurlijharan Waterfalls Situated at 17 kilometers from Bhawanipatna. A beautiful waterfall within the karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary. Treat your eyes with the most amazing serene and your lungs with the purest air. If you are a nature and wildlife enthusiast Kalahandi, could be the destination. Amazing Views of Eastern Ghats 😍 #odishatourism #odishaclicks #easternghats #odishagram #instagram #instapic #404routes #photography #traveldiaries #travelblogging #kalahandi #backpack #trek #ghats #blogger #traveller #odishagram #tribesofindia #goproindia #bhawanipatna #kalahandi #odishastreetphotography #bestlocation #coloursofindia #Karlapat #wildlife #roadtrip #countryside #coloursofkalahandi #odishaaah (at Phurli Jharan Waterfall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3pKNCqFjMb/?igshid=1w8obvn8as82q

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Khanduala The jungles of Karlapat life Sanctuary, set around thirty-two kilometers from Bhawanipatna, offer the setting for Odisha’s other body of water known as Khanduala, therefore named owing to the shrine of the god Khanduala set on the highest of Capitol Hill. Miriglotah an exquisite body of water and picnic spot set 111 kilometers from Rourkela , Odisha’s pretty offerings to guests. Location information Khanduala Waterfall: Address: Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Climate/Weather in Khanduala Waterfall: Summer - March to May •  Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C •  Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C •  Average Precipitation - 40 mm Monsoon - June to October •  Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C •  Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C •  Average Precipitation - 220 mm Summer - March to May •  Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C •  Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C •  Average Precipitation - 23 mm Languages in Khanduala Waterfall: •          Odia •          Hindi •          English •          Bengali Interesting things you can see and find: •          You can take picture from camera. •          Nice place for picnic. And also see the amazing view of nature. •          You can enjoy the nature very peacefully. •          Also visit Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary. How to reach Khanduala Waterfall? Flight - Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport Bus - Bus Service from Bhawanipatna. Railways - Kesinga nearest railway station Other Ways - Auto Rickshaw and hired cars are available Nearest Visiting places from Khanduala Waterfall: •          Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary: The karlapat wildlife sanctuary is nice for enjoying environment. This wildlife sanctuary established in 1992, which is located in village of Kalapat. The main attraction of this wildlife sanctuary is barking deer, tiger, gaur, leopard, nilgai and many more. •          Mukhiguda: Mukhiguda is one the famous for Indravati Power Plant. It is one of India’s largest and Asia’s second largest power house. This Indravati Power Plant is 90% farmers of kalahandi get food from this project. This place covered with beautiful green hills. Main attraction of this place is bhawanipatna which views is very beautiful. •          Ampani Hills: Amana hill is the main attraction in Kalahandi District. This is best place in trekking and enjoying the activities of hill. Ampani hill is beautiful view of nature. At this hill nearby Behera Reservoir and Ambapani Sanctuary. Pre-historic cave depiction in Gudahandi is located 5 km away from the Ampani hill. •          Ambapani Wildlife Sanctuary: This wildlife sanctuary is one of the popular sanctuaries at Odisha. This sanctuary is located in 77 Km from Bhawanipatna. The main attraction is Black Panther, deer, crocodile, woofing deer and leopard. It is also popular for its bio-diversity its rich flora and fauna. •          Phurli Jharan Waterfalls: Phurli Jharan is one of the best waterfall and wonderful place in Kalahandi. It is located at 15 Km from Bhawanipatna. This waterfall is surrounded by green hill, which makes an amazing view. The multi-colored rainbow created by sun-rays falling on the scattered water particles of the fall creates an exciting and magical atmosphere. Nice place for natural lovers and best place for a picnic with friends and family. Nearest Petrol Pump near by Khanduala Waterfall: •          Ms. Tribal Filling Station Hindustan Petroleum Kalahandi, NH-201, Boriguma Baragarh Highway, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766102 •          Indian Oil Petrol Pump Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 •          BPCL Fuel Mandar Bagicha Para, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 •          Indian Oil Petrol Pump NH26, Pradeshipara, Sambhunagar Pada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 •          HP Diesel Pump NH201, Sambhunagar Pada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Khanduala Waterfall: •          Aarti Residency Add: Kesinga Road, NH-201, Bhawanipatna 766001 •          Hotel Centre Park Add: National Highway 26 Ghoda Ghat Chowk, Bhawanipatna •          Hotel Bhagirathi Add: Jail Road, Bhawanipatna 766001 •          Hotel Royal Midtown Add: National Highway 201, Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 •          Hotel Bhagirathi Inn Add: SH 16, Naktiguda, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 •          Hotel Center Park Add: Chanchara Para, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 •          Binayak Hotel Add: NH201, Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 Things to carry for Khanduala Waterfall: •          Carrying essential water. •          Carry camera you take photos of beautiful place. Tips & Suggestions for Khanduala Waterfall: The best time to visit and enjoy this view from November to February. Help Line/Phone Number in Khanduala Waterfall: •          Life Worth Hospital Contact: 097773 28006 •          SAI MEDICAL STORE Contact: 094396 36908 •          Shree Jagannath Netralaya, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi Contact: 06670 230 106 •          Maa Kali Medical Store Contact: 094376 24225 •          Town Police Station Contact: 073815 74700

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Persons who have forcibly encroached the Gochar (cow-grazing) land at Chausathipada under Jenapur block of Jajpur district are being provided security by BJD’s Dharmasala MLA Pranab Kumar Balabantaray, alleged queen of Karlapat from Kalahandi district, Purnima Singh Deo Wednesday.Addressing a presser in Cuttack, Deo further alleged that the land grabbers have attacked a member of the royal family Debprasad Deb.“The goons of Pranab Balabantaray have encroached Gochar and government land and are carrying illegal activities on it. Debprasad had filed a case against it in the Orissa High Court aggrieved on which the legislator has launched a scathing attack on the former,” said Deo.Balabantaray has also influenced the police and witnesses in connection with the case, she added.On the other hand, Balabantaray has denied to comment on the allegations.The Odisha TV : 31st. May,18

QUEEN PURNIMA SINGH DEO OF KARLAPAT OF KALAHANDI DIST. LEVELLED ALLEGATIONS AGAINST BJD MLA PRANAB KUMAR BALABANTARAY OF PROTECTING LAND GRABBERS : Persons who have forcibly encroached the Gochar (cow-grazing) land at Chausathipada under Jenapur block of Jajpur district are being provided security by BJD’s Dharmasala MLA Pranab Kumar Balabantaray, alleged queen of Karlapat from Kalahandi district, Purnima Singh Deo Wednesday.Addressing a presser in Cuttack, Deo further alleged that the land grabbers have attacked a member of the royal family Debprasad Deb.“The goons of Pranab Balabantaray have encroached Gochar and government land and are carrying illegal activities on it.

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Interesting Facts about Odisha

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  Facts about Odisha  Odisha is located on the east coast of India facing the Bay of Bengal. It was created on 1st April, 1936 during the British Period. The foundation day of Odisha, also known as Utkala Dibasa, is celebrated every year on the first day of April. The term “Utkala” that appears in our National Anthem denotes this region. Odisha is surrounded by West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. The Capital city, Bhubaneshwar, is the largest city. The Odishi classical dance form is world famous besides fold dances such as Chhau, Chaiti Ghoda, etc.

Interesting Facts about Odisha

  Historical Facts of Odisha 

Odisha, the land of Oriyas, was known as Kalinga in ancient days. After the death of Ashoka, Kalinga regained its independence. In the second century BC, it become a powerful country under kharavela. In the fourth century AD, Samudraguptainvaded Odisha. In 610 AD, Odisha came under the sway ofKing Sasanka. After Sasank’s death, Harsha conquered Odisha. Odisha had its own rulers(Ganga Dynasty) in the seventh century AD. In 795 AD, Mahasivagupta Yajati II came to the throne and with him began the most brilliant epoch in the history of Odisha. He united Kalinga, Kangoda, Utkal and Koshala in the imperial tradition of Kharavela. From mid-16th Century, Odisha was ruled successively by five Muslim kingstill 1592, when Akbar annexed it into the Mughal empire. With the decline of the Mughal empire, Marathas occupied Odisha. They continued to hold it till the British took over in 1803. Odisha was made into a separate province on 1 April 1936. After Independence princely states in and around Odisha surrendered their sovereignty to the Government of India. Although the state of Odisha had many ancient times like Kalinga, Utkal and Udra, it is widely known as the land of Lord Jagannath. Lord Jagannath is intimately connected with the social, cultural and religious life of Odisha. Jainism, Islam and Christianity have had considerable impact on the people of Odisha in different periods.

Unknown facts about Odisha to make you feel proud

   Government of Odisha 

Governor –C. Jamir Chief Minister –Naveen Patnaik (BJD) Legislature –Unicameral (147 seats) Parliamentary constituency : 21 Lok Sabha 10 Rajya Sabha High Court –Odisha High Court, Cuttack

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   State symbols of Odisha 

Music –Bande Utkala Janani Dance –Odissi Animal –Sambar Bird –Indian Roller Flower –Ashoka Tree –Sacred fig

Top 10 Interesting and Unknown Facts about Odisha

   Wildlife Sanctuaries in Odisha 

Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary Balukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary Chilika (Nalaban) Wildlife Sanctuary Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary Khalasuni Wildlife Sanctuary Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary    

 National Parks in Odisha 

Bhitarkanika National Park Simlipal National Park    

 Famous places in Odisha 

BHUBANESWAR– The State Capital, is a perfect blend of the past and present. It is dotted with ancient temples and monuments, while also offering the very best in accommodation and entertainment. It is one of the preferred bases for tourists wanting a quick glimpse of Odisha (Formerly Orissa). Dhauli Sisupalgarh Hirapur Atri Nandankanan     PURI– The Abode of Lord Jagannath, is also famous for its beautiful beach. It attracts both pilgrims and pleasure seekers alike, and it is not surprising that some of the now permanent residents of the enchanting town were originally visitors who decided to stay back. Balighai Brahmagiri Satyabadi Baliharachandi Raghurajpur Satapada     KONARK – Famous for the Sun Temple, this small hamlet plays host to a huge number of visitors who are spell bound by both the size of the temple as well as the delicacy of the erotic sculpture. The beautiful Chandrabhaga beach is an added bonus to visitors to help them relax after the awe inspiring tour of the temple. Kuruma Chaurasi Ramachandi    

 Famous Personalities of Odisha 

Sam Pitroda Nandita Das Sudarshan Patnaik Subhas Chandra Bose      Facts and Trivias  Odisha is very ancient & the oldest rocks (from Mayurbhanj) date back to3 billion years (Our planet is believed to be 4.5 billion years old) Chandragupta Maurya was hesitant for 60 long years to attack Kalinga (old name of Odisha) as the Kalinga army of 60,000 managed to annihilate one lakh enemy soldiers, a quarter of the empire’s army. Over 62 distinct tribal groups live in Odisha,each one with its own culture and traditions different from the other At Puri Jagannath temple kitchen, 7 pots are kept one on top of another and cooked on firewood. In this process the contents in the top pot get cooked first & then the bottom one. The Jagannath temple kitchen is reputed to be the largest kitchen in the world,with 400 cooks working around 200 hearths to feed over 10,000 people each day. Odisha becamethe first state to enact the Lokayukta Bill law after the central act was passed in Parliament. Rasagolla,famous sweet originated in Odisha The Chandipur Beachis a hide and seek beach of Odisha that appears and disappears with every high and low tide to approximately 5 kms. Bhubaneswar,the capital city was the home of over 600 magnificent temples in medieval times. It is called the “temple city” of India. The only city in the world with such highest number of temples inside World’s highest electrified track( at a height of 7.45 metres for running of Double Stack Container (DSC) goods trains) is situated at Odisha in Jakhapura-Daitari section. Constructed by East Coast Railway of Odisha. Second to this is in China is 6.6 metre and 7.1 metre in USA. A 23-feet giant Estuarine crocodile in Odisha has been crowned the world’s largest. Largest Brackish Water Lagoon,Chilka lake in Odisha, the largest water body in Asia, has an area of 916 sq km now. It used to be 1, 165 sq km. Odisha is popular for having 3 mass nesting beaches of rareOlive Ridley Sea Turtlesincluding world’s largest nesting ground of Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, Lepidochelys Olivacea. Largest wetland of Asia (Chilika) now designated as a Ramsar site in Orissa. The largest Lion Safari of India,and the only White Tiger Safari in the world, are located in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Hirakud Dam, the fourth largest in the world, is situated at Sambalpur Western Odisha. Odisha –highest producer of hematite ore. Odisha has 25% of Hematite ore of India. Puri Temple is the only Dhama (pilgrimage) in India where Folk, Shaiva, Sakta, Vaishnaba cult of worship is done.    

Odisha General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha– (A) Biju Patnaik (B) Nabakrushna Choudhury (C) Harekrushna Mahatab (D) Biswanath Das (Ans : C) 2. Which is the capital of Odisha? (A) Cuttack (B) Rourkela (C) Bhubaneshwar (D) Sambalpur (Ans : C) 3. Which is the highest point in Odisha? (A) Malaya Hill (B) Megasini Hill (C) Udayagiri (D) Mahendra Hill (Ans : D) 4. What is the area of Odisha? (A) 21,478 sq. mi. (B) 60,119 sq. mi. (C) 52,312 sq. mi. (D) 41,507 sq. mi. (Ans : B) 5. Which is the official language of Odisha? (A) Santhali (B) Hindi (C) Sadri (D) Oriya (Ans : D) 6. Which is the largest lake in Odisha? (A) Lake Karewa (B) Nangin Lake (C) Chilka Lake (D) Dal Lake (Ans : C) 7. From the following Who is the longest served Chief minister ? (A) Giridhar Gamang (B) Janaki Ballabh Patnaik (C) Naveen Patnaik (D) Biju Patnaik (Ans : C) 8. Total number of Districts in Odisha– (A) 25 (B) 27 (C) 30 (D) 32 (Ans : C) 9. Which chief minister of Odisha voted in Lok Sabha’s vote of confidence in April 1999? (A) Nandini Satpathi (B) Giridhar Gomango (C) Biju Patnaik (D) Tathagatha Satpathi (Ans : B) 10. In Ancient times, Odisha was known by the name of– (A) Konkan (B) Kalinga (C) Kurukshetra (D) None of the above (Ans : B) 11. The famous war of Kalinga was fought in the year– (A) 261 BC (B) 265 BC (C) 270 BC (D) 296 BC (Ans : A) 12. The Jagannath Puri Temple was built in the year– (A) 1001 (B) 1109 (C) 1150 (D) 1161 (Ans : D) 13. The Konark Sun Temple was included in the World Heritage Site status in the year– (A) 1970 (B) 1984 (C) 1986 (D) 1990 (Ans : B) 14. Which poet is known as the Kabi Samrata– (A) Radhanath Ray (B) Baladev Ratha (C) Upendra Bhanja (D) Gopabandhu Dash (Ans : C) 15. Who wrote the book Gita Govinda– (A) Narottama Dasa (B) Jayadeva (C) Vidyapati (D) Gopabandhu Dash (Ans : B) 16. In which year Huen tsang vists Odisha– (A) 605 AD (B) 630 AD (C) 645 AD (D) 657 AD (Ans : B) 17. Which one was the capital of Odisha before Bhubneswar– (A) Cuttack (B) Puri (C) Rourkela (D) Berhampur (Ans : A) 18. Which ruler started the construction of Konark Sun Temple– (A) Bhanu Deva I (B) Rajaraja II (C) Indravarman (D) Narasimhadeva I (Ans : D) 19. Which one is the largest district of Odisha by area– (A) Mayurbhanj (B) Malkangiri (C) Nayagarh (D) Cuttack (Ans : A) 20. In which year the first Oriya Magazine "JNANARUNA" was published– (A) 1822 (B) 1836 (C) 1842 (D) 1849 (Ans : D) 21. On which river, the Hirakud Dam is built– (A) Baitarani River (B) Gandaki River (C) Mahanadi River (D) Budhabalanga River (Ans : C) 22. Who was the creator of the dhumpa sangita– (A) Baladev Rath (B) Gangadhar Meher (C) Mohan Senapati (D) Madhusudan Rao (Ans : A) 23. Who was the first person to received Jnanpith Award for Oriya language– (A) Fakir Mohan Senapati (B) Sachidananda Routray (C) Pratibha Ray (D) Gopinath Mohanty (Ans : D) 24. Which one is the first daily newspaper of Odisha– (A) Bodha Dayini (B) Utkal Deepika (C) Dainika Asha (D) Kujibar Patra (Ans : C) 25. The first Oriya Magazine 'Bodha Dayini' was published from– (A) Bhubaneswar (B) Cuttack (C) Balasore (D) Puri (Ans : C)   Read the full article

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CPI calls for bandh in Kalahandi on Nov 23

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The CPI has called for a bandh on November 23 in three blocks of Kalahandi district protesting against Karlapat police encounter in which three local residents were killed.

In an audio tape, the secretary of Basadhara-Gumsara-Nagabali division of Maoist, Umakant stated that no exchange of fire from the rebels’ side during the encounter.

Police, in order to terrorize local residents, opened fire randomly in which the locals residents were killed, he alleged. He also demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased.

Three villagers including a ward member were killed and two minor boys injured after being allegedly caught in a cross-fire between security forces and Maoists in the Karlapat forest in Kalahandi district on Sunday evening.