Nayagarh District
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Nayagarh is a district of Orissa, India created in 1995 when Puri District was split into three distinct districts. It is home to the Baisipali Wildlife Sanctuary.
Districts of Orissa |
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Angul | Bargarh | Bhadrak | Balasore | Balangir | Boudh | Cuttack | Debagarh | Dhenkanal | Gajapati | Ganjam | Jagatsinghpur | Jajpur | Jharsuguda | Kalahandi | Kandhamal | Kendrapara | Kendujhar | Khordha | Koraput | Malkangiri | Mayurbhanj | Nuapada | Nabarangpur | Nayagarh | Puri | Rayagada | Sambalpur | Sonepur | Sundergarh |
Dist. H.Q. : Nayagarh Sub-Divns.: Nayagarh, Blocks : Gania, Bhapur, Khandapara, Nuagan, Rajranapur, Dasapalla, Odagaon Area : 3954 Sq.Km. Population: 8,63,934 (approx.)
The Nayagarh District is located towards the west or Puri District surrounded by Cuttack District in the North, Phulbani District in the West, Ganjam District in the South and Khurda District in the East. The District of Nayagarh lies between 190 54’ to 200 32' North latitude and 840 29' to 850 27' East longitude. This district is situated in the hilly ranges in the West and its North Eastern parts has formed a small well cultivated fertile valleys intersected by small streams. This district is in the higher altitude than the seal level and above flood level. The river Mahanadi flows in the Eastern boundary. The climate of the District carries a high temperature in hot months and cooler in winter.