Nabarangpur


Nabarangpur, also known as Nabarangapur or Nowrangpur, is a town and a municipality in Nabarangapur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the headquarters of Nabarangpur district.

Geography and Climate

Nabarangpur is situated at 19.23 Degree north latitude and 82.55Degree east longitudes and is 582m above sea level.
The climate is a tropical monsoon in Nabarangapur like the rest of Odisha. The monsoon season here is not as harsh as it is in other parts of the state, and summers here are hot and winters very cold. The best time to visit Nabarangpur would be during the winter months, between October and February.
Summers in Nabarangpur is slightly hot, and this season runs during the months of March, April, May, and June. The summer months will experience an average temperature of around 31.0 °C, a minimum temperature of 24.9 °C and a maximum temperature of 37.1 °C.
The monsoon season in Nabarangpur brings about moderate rainfall, and this season is mainly during the months of July, August, September, and October. The weather during this time is pleasant and Nabarangpur can be visited during this time too.
Winter in Nabarangpur is the best time to visit with an average temperature of around 19.2 °C, a minimum temperature of 12 °C, and a maximum temperature of 26.5 °C.

Demographics

India census, Nabarangapur had a population of 36,945. Males constitute 49.53% of the population and 50.47% are females.
Nabarangpur has an average literacy rate of 82.4% higher than the national average of 74.0.

Education

RCD High school is the oldest school in Nabarangpur established in 1934 for boys and Girls High School for girls. It is situated in masjid road in Pathan street, the school operates under Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
Nabarangpur also has a Government Junior College for senior secondary education with Science, Arts, and Commerce streams.
Nabarangpur also has a Government Degree College offering a bachelor's degree in Science, Arts, and Commerce.
There is also a Women's College in Hirli Dongri Road, offering subjects in Arts.

School

There is a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Chutiaguda, Nabarangpur and many schools as follows:
There are also many college in Nabarangpur:

Cultural Heritage

Nabarangpur District has an ancient tradition of Art and Culture, which was predominantly displayed in the erstwhile Koraput District. Many artisans, mostly residing in a street of Nabarangpur town, carry on the age-old handicraft. They manufacture boxes, toys, sticks, chains, pedestals of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, idols of other Gods and Goddesses, pooja articles and other decorative masterpieces, which are unique in the area and testify exemplary craftsmanship. ‘Dhanya Laxmi’ is a unique craft in paddy carried on by the artisans of the Dabugaon area in the District. Earthen works of Tonda near Papadahandi also testify exquisite craftsmanship.
Languages like Bhotra, Gond, Kandha, Paraja, Odiya, Hindi, and Telugu are widely spoken in Nabarangpur District. Tribals of the District perform folk dance like Rinjodi, Dhemsha, Sailodi, Gond, Geet Kudia, Ghumura, Madhya, etc. Male and female tribals take part in the dance with exuberance amidst melodious song and beat of drums in the background. The Toys, Boxes, Pedestals of Hindu Gods and Goddess, Puja Articles and other decorative masterpieces made by the local craftsmen prove the magnificent work in the respective field.
Maa Bhandargharani in Nabarangpur is the presiding deity of the locality. The name signifies the preserver of wealth and protector of lives. She is also worshipped in nearby villages. Tuesdays and Saturdays are marked for special worships. Many devotees gather in the temple premises on every conceivable occasion to seek blessings of the Goddess. Maa Pendrani of Umerkote which is visited by many devotees is born out of a legend. A small village Pendra, near Umerkote, worships a pure soul named Pendrani, a married girl who was the victim of secret jealousy of her own brothers.

Festval

Mondei

Mondei is a local festival that is widely celebrated in the Nabarangpur District. The word Mondei is derived from the Hindi word ‘Mondi’ which means a small market. This festival is celebrated by many people worshipping a common deity among prehistoric rituals. Fair and entertainment activities with folk dances and tribal opera can be seen for the whole night of the festival. Mondei is usually celebrated after harvesting of crops. The festival is observed at different popular locations throughout the District gathering men and women of the area and far off. There are various Socio-Cultural organizations that play a vital role in spearheading the cultural activities of the Nabarangpur District.

Rath Yarta

Rath yatra is grandly celebrated in Nabarangpur with great enthusiasm and spirit. People from neighbor towns and villages come here and celebrate the occasion.

Durga Puja

Durga Puja is also one of the most celebrated festivals in Nabarangpur. Many Durga Puja Pandals are built across the city which is very beautiful to look at.

Tourism

How to Reach (Transportation)

Nabarangpur District is connected only by road.

Road Distances

There are many tourist attractions in the city. Visitors can opt their type of tourism such as Sightseeing Tourism, Religious Tourism, Wildlife tourism, Environmental tourism, Historical tourism, Adventure tourism.

Religious Tourism

Nabarangpur is known for its Odia cuisines and also for south Indian cuisines, and Gujarati and Rajasthani influence on food because of the numerous southern Indian, Gujarati and Rajasthani populations in the city.
Nabarangpur people are food lovers, and that is the reason in recent years many multi-cuisine restaurants have been opened. Street food also attracts many foodies and there are many street food vendors in the city.

Politics

Habibulla Khan of INC was elected as the MLA from Nabarangpur Assembly Constituency in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2004. He represented INC in the 1980 elections. The current MLA is Sadasiva Pradhani of who was elected in 2019.
Jagannath Tripathy, a freedom fighter was also the MLA of Nabarangpur.