Dhenkanal

The Dhenkanal district holds 4452 sq km of area. The district has a longitude of 85º 58' to 86º 2' east and latitude of 20º 29' to 21º 11' north. This district of Orissa has a population of 10, 65, 983 (2001 census). The population density of the district is 239 persons per sq km and the literacy rate is quite high as well. Surrounded by dense forest, Dhenkanal has a thriving economy and timber, bamboo, firewood and kendu leaf are some of the key forest output. Nilachal Refractories and Utkal Asbestos are some of the notable industries of the district. Kailash Hill, Lord Chandrasekhar Mahadev Temple and Sri Buddheswar Temple adorn the tourism scenario of Dhenkanal.


Dhenkanal: Dhenkanal is a town and district head quarter it is at a distance of 80 km from Bhubaneswar. The place is almost surrounded by hills.

Kapilash: It is 24 km from Dhenkanal. Chandrashekar Shiva Temple is situated on a hillock. A deer park is situated nearby.



Saptasajya: 12 km from Dhenkanal, place of scenic beauty and is famous for Saptarisi (seven sages) and Raghunath.

Deulijhar: 12 km from Dhenkanal, famous for the Mahima Temple and the seat of Mahima Dharma.

Joranda: Situated at a distance of 33 km from Dhenkanal, it is famous for the seat of Mahatma cult and Sunya temple.