Jajpur is a district of Orissa, India, and an historic place of pilgrimage located 92 km from Cuttack. As Jajpur was once the capital of the Kalinga kingdom, it is now an area of archeological wealth, including the famous Saktipitha of the Goddess Biraja, as well as the shrines of the Goddess Biraja (Durga), Sveta Baraha (incarnation of Lord Vishnu as the white boar), Sapta Matruka, and a host of other religious figures, all located along the bank of the River Baitarani. Ashokajhar, Chandikhol, Chhatia, Gokarnika, Kuransa, Mahavinayak, Patharajpur, Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, Satyapira, Singhapur, Vyas Sarobar, and Baruneswar Pitha are some of the destinations that attract tourists to the district, and the region's various natural resources support mines and industries.

General Information About Jajpur District

Area 2,888 km². Forest 202.44 km². Population 16,22,868 Literacy Rate 72.19% Head quarter : Jajpur Vidhansabha seats 7 (Seven) Sub division : 1 Villages : 1,781 Blocks : 9 Grama panchayat : 242 Municipality : 2 Towns : 2 N.A.C  : 1 Rainfall : 1771.8 mm (Avg) Tahasils : 6

Important Places

Biraja Khetra : This is the ancient name of its district headquarter Jajpur town. Jajpur town popularly known as Biraja Khetra, the place sacred to Goddess Biraja, the symbol of Sakti (Power). It’s a small city surrounded by the river Baitarani by half circle and a high level canal at the other half. Jajpurtown is believed to be one time capital of then Kalinga empire.

Chhatia : Situated at a distance of 25 km from Cuttack, Chhatia is famous for Lord Jagannath Temple.

Chandikhol : Chandikhol, which is at a distance of 40 km from Cuttack, is an attractive picnic spot with natural springs and sceneries.

Mahabinayak : At a distance of 2 km from Chandikhol to the west, is situated the Mahabinayak. Tourists can enjoy its natural surroundings and the temples of Lord Binayak.

Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri & Udayagiri : The three Boudh Vihars are at a distance of 70 km from Cuttack. The famous Buddhist Complex is said to be ancient seat of Puspagiri, the buddhist university of 7th century A.D. Recently a statue of emperor Ashok is being discovered form Langudi hill.

Duburi : At a distance of 38 km from Chandikhol towards Daitari mines on Express Highway is going to be one of the most eminent cities in Orissa as a no. of Steel plants have been established here. These are Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd., Jindal Stainless., Mesco Steels., VISA and a few others. Also TATA is going to build a huge plant here.

Industrial Area

Kalinga Nagar: Kalinga Nagar is situated in Danagadi Block where currently 4 small steel plant is operating and 9 are on their way to start production. Big plants like MESCO, NEELACHAL ISPAT, MAITHAN, TATA STEELS, BRAHMANI REVER PELLETS LIMITED, JINDAL STAINLESS LIMITED are there.

Blocks Tahasils Subdivisions

1. Sukinda 2. Dangadi 3. Korai 4. Rasulpur 5. Dharmasala 6. Dasarathpur 7. Bari 8. Jajpur sadar 9. Binjharpur 11. Jajpur 12. Binjharpur 13. Sukinda 14. Jajpur 15. Barchana 16. Darpan tahsil

(Source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jajapur_District)