Mayurbhanj district
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Mayurbhanj district is one of the 30 districts in the Odisha state of eastern India. It holds the distinction of being the largest district in Odisha by area.[3] The district's headquarters is located in Baripada, with other major towns including Rairangpur, Karanjia, and Bahalda. As of 2011[update], Mayurbhanj ranks as the third-most populous district in Odisha, following Ganjam and Cuttack.
Etymology
The district owes its name to two
History
Prehistory
The
These tools evolved over time to include handaxes, cleavers, scrapers, knives, rostrocarinates, and points, varying in complexity, shape, and size. Stratigraphy does not provide a means to categorize them into distinct groups for understanding their technical development. Typo-technological analysis suggests the presence of two specific tool types with manufacturing techniques akin to European Abbevilian, Acheulian, and Clactonian industries.[8][7][10]
Mediaeval to modern history
The
In 1751, It came under
The state was modernised during the short reign of Maharaja
Merger of the state
Following
Geography and climate
Mayurbhanj is land-locked with a geographical area of 10,418 km2 (4,022 sq mi) and lies in the north east corner of the state. It is bordered on the northeast by Jhargram district of West Bengal and East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, to the north by Seraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on the west, Kendujhar district on the southwest and Balasore district on the southeast.[3]
Mayurbhanj's geography is defined by the Simlipal National Park located in the centre of the district. Covering more than a fourth of the district's area, these forests surround the Simlipal Hills, which form the watershed for the district dividing the district into distinct east and west regions. Elevations in the eastern region include Udala (52.73 feet), Baripada (48.76 feet), Betnoti (43.89 feet), Haripur Garh (21.64 feet), Muruda (19.50 feet), and Amarda (18.28 feet). On the western side, elevations are observed in Bidubhandar Ghati (487.98 feet), Jashipur (405.68 feet), Raruan (371.24 feet), Karanjia (370.94 feet), Khiching (362.71 feet), Rairangpur (262.43 feet), and Bangiriposi (122.83 feet). The hills attain their highest elevation at Khairiburu, reaching 3,865 feet at the center, while Meshasani stands at a height of 3,824 feet to the south. Additionally, there are numerous other peaks exceeding 2,500 feet. The northwestern parts of these foothills have been mined for iron ore for more than a century. The country to the east of Simlipal is an extension of the Odisha coastal plains and is drained by the Subarnarekha River and Budhabalanga River along with their tributaries. The land is almost level with a slight slope to the coast. The indigenous vegetation consisted of pure Sal forests which have now been replaced by paddy cultivation.
The western plains of Mayurbhanj are an extension of the Odisha Plateau. They are mostly flat with small hills and slopes but are at a higher altitude than the eastern plains, the height rising from north to south. The streams here drain into the Baitarani River in Kendujhar or flow into Jharkhand to the north. There are still isolated open forests to be seen, but paddy is the most common cultivated crop.
The Budhabalanga is the main river of Mayurbhanj. It arises in the Simlipal Hills and forms the waterfall at Barehipani in a northward course. It then turns to the south east and flows between steep banks and sandbars. Both Baripada and the ancient capital of Haripur are located along its banks. The river receives two small tributaries before entering the Bay of Bengal beyond Balasore. Other important minor rivers are Deo, Sone, Gangahar and Salandi. Floods are uncommon except during exceptional rainfall in the hills owing to the seasonal nature of the streams and their steep banks.
The climate of Mayurbhanj is sub tropical marked by high humidity and rainfall during the Monsoon. The Simlipal Hills influence the weather substantially and exhibit higher rainfall and lower maximum temperatures than the rest of the district. The average annual rainfall is around 164 cm (65 in). Summer temperatures in Baripada can occasionally cross 45-degree Celsius but thunderstorms in the evening are common which have a moderating influence. Minimum temperature in winter can go down to 8 degrees. Fog occurs occasionally during winters.
Transport
The road network of Mayurbhanj is organised in a circular manner owing to the presence of the Simlipal Hills and forest in the centre of the district, which were first constructed in the early 20th century by the rulers of the state.[25] National Highway 18 takes off from the Kolkata-Chennai highway near Simulia in Balasore. It shortly thereafter enters the district and passes the major villages of Baisinga, Betnoti and Krushnachandrapur before crossing Baripada and Jharpokharia. It finally exits the district at Jamsola to enter East Singhbhum district for a total length of 86 km (53 mi).
National Highway 49 also enters the district at Jamsola. It then crosses Bangriposi and Jashipur before entering Kendujhar district. This is the main highway connecting Kolkata with Mumbai and therefore sees heavy traffic throughout the year. National Highway 220 covers the stretch from Karanjia to Tiring passing through Jashipur and Rairangpur on the way. Odisha state highway 19 is another important state highways link the district headquarter Baripada from Jaleswar, Udala and Gopiballavpur I of West Bengal.
The
Mayurbhanj has no active airports, although
Administration
The District is headed by the Collector and
The police force is headed by a Superintendent of Police belonging to the Indian Police Service who is assisted by Additional SPs at headquarters and SDPOs at subdivisional headquarters. There are a total of 32 police stations – each headed by an Inspector or Sub Inspector in-charge. While the Superintendent reports on general law and order matters to the District Magistrate, he is almost completely independent in practice as far as the police force is concerned.
Each subdivision is further divided into blocks and tahsils. The former are development units headed by a Block Development Officer. Each block is divided into numerous Gram Panchayats (GPs) for a total of 404 in the district. The GPs and Blocks report to the Project Director, District Rural Development Authority (DRDA), an ADM rank officer. The Collector is the CEO of DRDA and thus exercises direct control over its functioning. The tahsils on the other hand are revenue subdivisions with the Tahsildar also being an Executive Magistrate and reporting to the Sub Collector. He is assisted by a number of Revenue Inspectors and Amins. The district has a total of 26 blocks and tahsils, the highest in Odisha.
The Simlipal National Park, while formally a part of the four subdivisions noted above, is in practice under a Field Director belonging to the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The Deputy Director, also an IFS officer, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Park. Three other Divisional Forest Officers are in charge of the forests outside the National Park area.
The Judiciary is headed by a District and Sessions Judge who exercises both criminal and civil jurisdiction. He also enjoys revisionary powers over certain orders of the District Magistrate and Sub Divisional Magistrates. He is assisted on the civil side by Civil Judges of senior and junior divisions and on the criminal side by Chief Judicial Magistrate and Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrates.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1941 | 984,741 | +10.7% |
1951 | 1,028,825 | +4.5% |
1961 | 1,204,043 | +17.0% |
1971 | 1,434,200 | +19.1% |
1981 | 1,581,873 | +10.3% |
1991 | 1,884,580 | +19.1% |
2001 | 2,223,456 | +18.0% |
2011 | 2,519,738 | +13.3% |
2021 (est.) | 2,741,398 | +8.8% |
Source: Mayurbhanj district Gazetteer & Census of India[27][28][29] |
According to the
Administration | Population | Education | Employment | |||||||||||
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Block | Area (km2)[c] | Gram panchayat | Village | Total pop. | Density | Sex ratio (♀/♂) | SC | ST | Others | Literacy rate | Gender gap in literacy |
WPR | Main worker | Marginal worker |
Odisha | 155707 | 6798 | 53845 | 41,974,218 | 270 | 979 | 17.13 | 22.85 | 60.02 | 72.83 | 17.58 | 41.79 | 61.04 | 38.96 |
Mayurbhanj | 10418 | 382 | 3,950 | 2,519,738 | 242 | 1006 | 7.33 | 58.72 | 33.95 | 63.17 | 21.05 | 48.56 | 44.82 | 55.18 |
Bahalda | 266.62 | 12 | 104 | 86081 | 333 | 986 | 6.23 | 58.05 | 35.72 | 63.79 | 23.81 | 48.12 | 39.24 | 60.76 |
Bangriposi | 300.16 | 18 | 227 | 103,880 | 347 | 1002 | 5.37 | 69.66 | 24.97 | 58.58 | 23.12 | 50.16 | 36.63 | 63.37 |
Baripada | 193.02 | 11 | 102 | 69,782 | 362 | 961 | 2.65 | 74.11 | 23.24 | 58.01 | 21.31 | 52.04 | 46.96 | 53.04 |
Badsahi | 312.15 | 30 | 224 | 146,232 | 469 | 988 | 9.59 | 50.69 | 39.72 | 64.31 | 18.87 | 50.45 | 45.82 | 54.18 |
Betnoti | 298.31 | 22 | 227 | 150,434 | 505 | 987 | 11.08 | 41.13 | 47.78 | 66.65 | 19.03 | 46.43 | 43.35 | 56.65 |
Bijatola | 256.62 | 10 | 153 | 64,193 | 251 | 1026 | 4.16 | 75.75 | 20.09 | 55.85 | 26.11 | 54.29 | 47.61 | 52.39 |
Bisoi | 330.48 | 10 | 156 | 74,572 | 226 | 1051 | 4.78 | 69.36 | 25.86 | 60.71 | 24.84 | 53.83 | 41.98 | 58.02 |
G.B. Nagar | 163.96 | 13 | 132 | 75,345 | 460 | 1012 | 13.52 | 55.36 | 31.12 | 65.07 | 20.2 | 45.32 | 55.02 | 44.98 |
Jamda | 206.63 | 8 | 79 | 59,402 | 288 | 1064 | 4.94 | 73.47 | 21.59 | 60.21 | 26.81 | 50.03 | 43.68 | 56.32 |
Jashipur | 443.12 | 20 | 228 | 101,058 | 229 | 1027 | 7.18 | 69.78 | 23.04 | 56.85 | 20.88 | 52.81 | 43.86 | 56.14 |
Kaptipada | 626.73 | 26 | 155 | 148,717 | 238 | 997 | 3.94 | 66.61 | 29.46 | 54.5 | 20.92 | 45.72 | 43.29 | 56.71 |
Karanjia | 314.76 | 13 | 156 | 91,518 | 291 | 1020 | 6.94 | 67.87 | 25.2 | 60.37 | 20.33 | 48.56 | 42.45 | 57.55 |
Khunta | 222.23 | 14 | 132 | 74,155 | 334 | 1034 | 4.49 | 79.03 | 16.48 | 60.06 | 21.97 | 55.86 | 48.73 | 51.27 |
Kuliana | 299.77 | 17 | 235 | 101,151 | 338 | 994 | 6.48 | 66.28 | 27.24 | 62.34 | 21.77 | 47.81 | 41.22 | 58.78 |
Kusumi | 312.99 | 12 | 114 | 93,116 | 298 | 1045 | 7.03 | 64.18 | 28.79 | 59.75 | 24.38 | 50.63 | 40.82 | 59.18 |
Morada | 284.01 | 20 | 169 | 103,775 | 366 | 1012 | 11.82 | 44.03 | 44.15 | 64.62 | 21.63 | 50.25 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
Rairangpur | 205.43 | 9 | 109 | 60,565 | 295 | 1038 | 8.05 | 53.5 | 38.45 | 64.02 | 23.32 | 45.57 | 55.19 | 44.81 |
Raruan | 212.53 | 12 | 110 | 66,504 | 313 | 1010 | 7.57 | 53.64 | 38.79 | 62.99 | 21.97 | 49.83 | 36.47 | 63.53 |
Rasgovindpur | 231.91 | 15 | 177 | 96,526 | 417 | 978 | 11.79 | 54.61 | 33.6 | 66.21 | 21.45 | 44.96 | 36.94 | 63.06 |
Samkhunta | 192.24 | 14 | 136 | 79,883 | 416 | 1002 | 4.79 | 66.73 | 28.48 | 59.12 | 19.28 | 50.17 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
Saraskana | 311.84 | 15 | 200 | 100,816 | 324 | 981 | 6.47 | 57.86 | 35.66 | 63.55 | 23.22 | 48.69 | 33.28 | 66.72 |
Sukruli | 174.05 | 9 | 90 | 60,577 | 349 | 1031 | 7.02 | 62.97 | 30.01 | 64.12 | 20.28 | 40.02 | 38.76 | 61.24 |
Suliapada | 278.74 | 15 | 193 | 102,263 | 367 | 989 | 6.39 | 40.51 | 53.09 | 66.18 | 20.64 | 56.13 | 37.45 | 62.55 |
Thakurmunda | 427.51 | 16 | 173 | 104,694 | 245 | 1044 | 4.5 | 74.93 | 20.58 | 51.68 | 22.69 | 50.99 | 42.11 | 57.89 |
Tiring | 168.86 | 10 | 80 | 57,076 | 339 | 1022 | 5.47 | 74.57 | 19.96 | 60.74 | 26.82 | 50.93 | 42.46 | 57.54 |
Udala | 209.3 | 11 | 89 | 76,147 | 364 | 998 | 5.56 | 74.39 | 20.05 | 61.4 | 21.37 | 53.55 | 42.99 | 57.01 |
Baripada (M) | 33.37 | — | — | 109,743 | 3289 | 936 | 11.37 | 15.18 | 73.45 | 88.52 | 8.19 | 33.61 | 84.76 | 15.24 |
Karanjia (N.A.C.) | 18.64 | — | — | 22,865 | 1227 | 1017 | 15.17 | 29.13 | 55.7 | 83.35 | 11.34 | 33.98 | 85.97 | 14.03 |
Rairangpur (N.A.C.) | 14.38 | — | — | 25,516 | 1775 | 1022 | 8.85 | 18.64 | 72.51 | 86.54 | 9.84 | 33.39 | 84.09 | 15.91 |
Udala (N.A.C.) | 7.89 | — | — | 13,152 | 1667 | 963 | 7.49 | 25.11 | 67.4 | 87.79 | 8.8 | 37.86 | 77.81 | 22.19 |
Tribes and communities
The Odia people form the largest population segment. Their castes are the same as that of the neighbouring district of Balasore. A distinctive feature is the presence of many communities that originally hailed from West Bengal but have completely integrated with the Odia population in the last two centuries. The Odias are especially dominant in the Kaptipada subdivision and in the adjoining blocks of Sadar. Odia Scheduled Castes make up 7.32% of the population and belong to a wide variety of groups, with no one community dominating.[citation needed]
Tribals are the largest group forming 58.72% of the population. The
Religion
According to the 2011 Census 83.86% people are Hindus, 1.34% are Muslims, 0.60% are Christians, 0.03% are Sikhs and Jains while Adivasi faiths comprise the rest. Hinduism in its usual form is practised by the Odia people. Baripada is an important religious centre, having one of the oldest
Muslims and Christians comprise a tiny minority. The former are almost all migrants from Coastal Odisha except for a sizeable population of Bihari Muslims near the border with Chaibasa. Christians are mostly converts from tribal communities. There is an old Evangelical Church at Baripada and a Roman Catholic church at Krushnachandrapur.[citation needed]
Languages
At the time of the
A large segment of the tribal population is fluent in Odia in addition to their native language. The Mayurbhanj dialect is almost the same as that of Coastal Odisha though certain tribal words for everyday objects are used, especially in the villages. The native language of Santali is largely used in its spoken form, Odia or Hindi being preferred for writing. The Ol Chiki script is rarely seen and the Odia script is used to write other tribal languages as well. Bengali is used in the parts of Sadar subdivision that adjoin Jhargram district, although there is significant Odia admixture. Kudmali is another important language, primarily spoken by the Kudumi Mahato in the border areas of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Where they have significant population. Other tribal languages include Ho and Bhumij (sometimes regarded as a Mundari dialect).[a] Lodha is spoken by several thousand people.
Culture and heritage
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Mayurbhanj District in Odisha is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions. The district celebrates two prominent festivals, Makar Parva and Karama Parva. The famous Chhau dance, a dynamic dance form, has gained worldwide recognition. Mayurbhanj District is also associated with Jhumar, a popular traditional folk song that reflects the community's celebrations, marriages, social functions, sorrows, and joys.[37]
- Ratha Yatra
In Baripada, Lord Jagannath is worshipped as Shri Shri Haribaldev Mahaprabhu, alongside the revered Puri temple. The Haribaldev temple in Baripada, built in 1575 A.D., is made of laterite stone with intricate designs. It features Vimana, Jagamohan, and Nata Mandira structures and is surrounded by a boundary wall. The temple is well-preserved and hosts the annual Car festival, during which the three deities are brought to the Radhamohan Temple (Mausimaa Mandir) for a two-day event. The Baripada Car festival involves women exclusively in pulling Maa Subhadra's chariot.
- Chhau dance
Mayurbhanj Chhau dance, which has gained global recognition, such as UNESCO cultural heritage for its artistry and vigor. It draws inspiration from various sources, including the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, folk traditions, and tribal elements.
- Jhumar
Jhumar, a popular traditional folk song and dance form. Jhumar is performed on various occasions, such as weddings, festivals, and social functions. It features lively music, rhythmic beats, and energetic dance movements. The songs depict themes of love, romance, and everyday life experiences. Jhumar serves as a cultural expression, preserving the folk traditions and heritage of the region.
Politics
The following are the nine Vidhan sabha constituencies[38][39] of Mayurbhanj district.
No. | Constituency | Reservation | Extent of the Assembly Constituency (Blocks) | Member of 16th Assembly | Party | |
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26 | Jashipur
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ST | Jashipur, Raruan, Sukruli, Kusumi (part) | Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia | BJP | |
27 | Saraskana
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ST | Saraskana, Bijatala, Bisoi, Kusumi (part) | Dr. Budhan Murmu | BJP | |
28 | Rairangpur | ST | Rairangpur (NAC), Rairangpur, Tiring, Bahalda, Jamda | Naba Charan Majhi | BJP | |
29 | Bangriposi | ST | Bangriposi, Kuliana, Samakhunta | Sudam Marndi | BJD | |
30 | Karanjia
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ST | Karanjia (NAC), Karanjia, Thakurmunda, Kaptipada (part) | Basanti Hembram | BJD | |
31 | Udala
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ST | Udala (NAC), Udala, Gopabandhunagar, Kaptipada (part) | Bhaskar Madhei | BJP | |
32 | Badasahi
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SC | Betnoti, Badasahi (part) | Sanatana Bijuli | BJP | |
33 | Baripada
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ST | Baripada (M), Baripada, Khunta, Badasahi (part) | Prakash Soren | BJP | |
34 | Morada
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None | Morada, Suliapada, Rasgobindapur | Rajkishore Das | BJD |
Notable people
- Droupadi Murmu, 15th and current President of India
- G. C. Murmu, 14th Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, politician and founder of Sambad news paper
- Uttam Mohanty, Odia Movie Actor
See also
References
Footnotes
- ^ a b A significant number of Bhumij are recorded as speaking 'Bhumijali' in the census, which is classified as a dialect of Odia, although this could be another name for the Bhumij dialect of Mundari.
- Karanjia, are part of the Balasore and Kendujhar Lok Sabha constituencies, respectively.
- ^ The block-wise area in the presented table does not correspond to the district's geographical area of 10,418 square kilometers. This discrepancy is due to the exclusion of Reserved Forest areas, which account for 3,325.89 square kilometers as of the year 2020. In terms of classification, Mayurbhanj district encompasses 3,325.89 square kilometers of Reserved Forest area, 77.98 square kilometers of Demarcated Protected Area, 65.75 square kilometers of Un-demarcated Forest area, 2.2 square kilometers of Unclassified Forest area, and 814.73 square kilometers of Other Forest areas. In total, the forest cover in Mayurbhanj district spans 4,458.1 square kilometers, representing 42.79% of the district's total area.[1]
- ^ (G. A. Grierson 1903. Linguistic survey of India, Vol. V (II), p. 146): "In the Orissa Tributary States, the Kuṛmī nearly all talk Bengali, although living in an Oriya speaking country."
(L. S. S. O'Malley 1913, p. 188): In Mayurbhanj it [Kurmali] is usually called Kurmi Bengali or Kurumali Bengali, as well as simply Kurmi. With regard to its character, the late Maharaja of Mayurbhanj wrote as follows :— "The mother-tongue of the Kurmis of Mayurbhanj is Bengali, with the peculiar intonation belonging to them. These Kurmis have, as a rule, come from Midnapore and settled permanently in Mayurbhanj. Their dialect shows traces of Hindi and Oriya as well but it can not be called either."[36]
(Laeequddin 1937, p. 241): "The situation, however, is not the same with regard to the Kurmis. They had their own language, Kurmali, which they have abandoned in large numbers in favour of the peculiar form of Bengali spoken by them, which they brought with them into the [Mayurbhanj] State in the course of their migration through Manbhum and Midnapore."
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