Mangalajodi

Mangalajodi is an olden village under Tangi, Orissa block in Khordha district of Orissa at the northern edge of Chilika Lake. It is a tourist heaven and paradise of birds. Scenic beauty of this village and its vast wetland attracts the visitors. Thousands of fisher-folks live in this village.

Nature

Its vast wetlands attract thousands of migratory birds, journey from as far different places of the world. Its wetland now host more than 1.5 lakhs of birds in the peak season. November to March is a good time to visit for enjoying an amazing experience. Its importance as a significant global wetland habitat and declared as an International Bird Conservation Area.

Culture

This village is not only famous as a birding destination or Eco-tourism, but also ritual performances of villagers. Many occasions and festivals are celebrated in Mangalajodi. Danda Yatra is one of the oldest ritual occasions celebrated in the month of Chaitra, performed by the people of this village in an amazing way for imparting Indian culture and social-upliftment. Paika Akhada is another dance performed by some villagers.

Antiquities

Patita Paban Temple is an ancient and the biggest temple of this village. Besides this, Gupteswar Temple, Nilakathaswara Dev Temple, Maa Mangala Temple, Maa Brahmani Devi Temple, Gadiswar Dev Pitha, Maa Tara Devi Pitha and Maa Balimajhi Devi Temple are the famous religious spot of this village. Ancient legend of these temples give a unique religious status of Mangalajodi. Maa Balimajhi Devi Temple surrounds a local picnic spot of this village. The scenic beauty of this spot attracts everyone.

Industry

Country boat manufacturing units are established in this village and have supplied different types of wooden boats to government and public.

Transportation

Mangalajodi is easy to reach by rail or road. The nearest passenger rail stop is Mukteswar PH, which is nearest to the Mangalajodi. The nearest bus-stop is Tangi, 60 km from Bhubaneswar towards Berhampur through NH5. Kalupada Ghat Railway station is the another nearby railway station where some of the Express Trains stop.

Community Organisation

Society for education employment and empowerment was a institution has set up by Sumanta Behera and Mangalajodi youth. Its contentiously conducting in these facilities are 1)Education 2)Library Facilities 3)Mangalajodi Conservation and many more on Society Empowerment. OUR INITIATIVE SUPPORTERS 1) Bakul Foundation ,(Satya nagar-16,Bhubaneswar) 2)MBA FORUM (IIMA sQUARE,Ahmadabad) 3)CPSW,Bhubaneswar