Discover Keonjhar's Royal Past and Natural Splendor

Keonjhar (officially known as Kendujhar) lies in the northern part of Odisha, India. The district boasts rich mineral resources, dense forests, and vibrant cultural diversity. It offers a blend of nature, adventure, spirituality, and tribal culture.

History

The whole district of Keonjhar was a princely state before its merger with Odisha. People do not adequately know the early history of the State. It was most probably a part of the old Khijjinga territory with headquarters at Khijjinga Kota, which people identify with modern Khiching. It became a separate state with Jyoti Bhanja as its ruling chief sometime during the first half of the 12th century A.D.

Geographical Location

The district of Keonjhar lies between 21° 11’ North and 22° 10′ North Latitude and 85° 11′ East to 86° 22′ East Longitude. It presents a panorama of millennia, both from the geographical and anthropological point of view. Covering an area of 8,240 sq km, it is as varied as the whole of Odisha, with waterfalls, roaring gorges, mountains, and minerals. The manifold expressions of nature in this district are unique in Odisha.

Climate

The hot and humid summer characterizes the climate of the district. Summer generally commences in the month of March. The temperature begins to rise rapidly, attaining its maximum in the month of May. During the summer, the maximum temperature is 38° C. The weather becomes more pleasant with the advent of the monsoon in June and remains as such up to the end of October. The temperature in the month of December is the lowest, i.e., 11.7° C. Sometimes it even drops down to 7° C. The average annual rainfall is 1534.5 mms.

How to reach there?

Touching the district at Tinda near the Mayurbhanj border, NH-6 passes through Khereitangiri, Keonjhargarh, Suakati, Kanjipani, and Jagamohanpur. Then the road leaves the district towards Pallahara in Angul district. The nearest airport from here is Bhubaneswar, and Joda and Barbil have small airports with helipads and chartered flights.

Where to stay?

Because the district consists of good and big industries, the availability of good hotels is also huge.