NUAPADA
Main Attractions : Patalganga, Yogimath & Budhikoma
Excursions: Patora, Sunabeda, Maraguda, Tanwat & Saliha
The district of Nuapada, a part of the erstwhile district of
Kalahandi, came in to existence on 1st April 1993, as a result of
reorganisation of the districts of Orissa.
The district is a land of scenic beauties, waterfalls,
natural springs, hill tracts and fertile plains perched with historic
antiquities. It lies between 200 - 210 North latitude and 820 - 830 East
longitude. This is the land where Neolithic man has left their footprints
in the caves of 'Yogimath'.
Khariar
road, only 10-km from Nuapada, the district headquarters town forms the
most convenient base for touring various places of tourist interest in the
district.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Patalganga
It is a nice spot in the bosom of nature with a perennial spring, the
water of which is considered as sacred as that of the holy Ganges. Local
people perform their obsequies in the down stream. Legend would have it
that Rama, Laxman and Sita visited the spot during their exile where Sita
felt thirsty. Laxman pierced the ground with his arrow occasioning the
birth of the spring. On the day of solar eclipse and lunar eclipse, people
here gather in large number to take their bath in the holy water.
Yogimath
Cave paintings of Neolithic age are found at Yogimath. The paintings on
the rock surface are distinctly drawn in Indian red, which include bull
cow. The painting of Calf and man signifies man's entry into agriculture.
Nearby stands the 'Risipiti' mountain, interesting for producing clear
echoes.
Budhikomna
Budhikomana houses the famous temple of 'Pataleswar' made of bricks in
'Pancharatha' style unique in the state. A connoisseur of art and
architecture finds immense pleasure in observing the different facets of
this place. It is also a popular pilgrim centre in the locality.
EXCURSIONS
Patora
On the bank of river jonk is a place of uncommon scenic charms. Engirdled
on all sides by green clad hills. It holds in its bosom and irrigation
project and culture dating back to pre-Christian era at Manikgarh. This is
the Dam site of the Upper Jonk Irrigation Project situated at a distance
of 20-KM from the District Headquarter.
This place is also famous for 'Yogeswar Temple'. There is a lot of scope
for Boating in the Reservoir of the U.J.I.P. It has also been planned to
start the District Museum and Pantha Nivas at the Dam site.
Sunabeda
Close to Patora is Sunabeda Wildlife sanctuary. A waterfall called "Godhosh",
about 63m amidst dense forest enhances the scenic view of the place. It is
only 40-km from Komna Block headquarter.
The people of the area sacredly worship the goddes "Sunadei"
presiding deity of the plateau, on the day of Dussehra. Sunabeda is a
plateau inhabited mainly by 'Gond', 'Bhunjia' and 'Paharia'. The plateau
is the source of the river Jonk and Sundar. The highest points on the
plateau are 3056ft, called Birbusi and Kotpadar (3235ft) to the South. The
entire plateau is an extensive and valuable grazing ground for the cattle.
Maraguda
About 17-km from District Headquarter, the Maraguda valley is situated on
the upper reaches of the Jonk river. The site of the ancient metropolis of
Koshala Nagari with flourished from the 3rd to 13th century AD. Has been
graphically detailed in the accounts of Chinese travellers Hiuen T'sang.
The village is famous for 10th to 12th century archaeological finds of
'Kalachuri' dynasty. The excavations are underway.
Tanwat
Tanwat is a village about 7-km to the south of Nuapada District
Headquarters situated at the foothills of Manikgargh. The river Silda that
owes its origin in the hills creates a cascading waterfall at Bogthola,
which is about 1-km to the west of Tanwat. The village has temple
dedicated to the deity "Konabhoinra". Near the temple the relics
of ruined fort can be seen.
Saliha
Popularly known as 'Saliagarh' where the people of Khariar estate united
in 1930 and protested against the taxation on the tenants of the Estate.
To commemorate the same a freedom fighter's pillar constructed. It is
8-kms from Nuapada on the way to Khariar Road.
WHERE TO STAY
HOTELS & REST HOUSES
Revenue Rest Shed, Boden, Patalganga
Revenue Rest Shed, Khariar, Yogimath
P.W.D.I.B., Khariar, Yogimath
Shree Agrasen Bhawan, Khariar, Yogimath
P.W.D.I.B., Komma, Budhikomna
Hotel Blue Diamond, Khariar Road
Jalaram Lodge , Khariar Road
P.W.D.I.B., Khariar Road
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
The nearest Airport for approaching the places of interest in the
district of Nuapada is at Rajpur,
Madhya
Pradesh , 130-Kms and
Bhubaneswar
the state capital of Orissa 535-kms. There is an airstrip at Gotma 7-kms
and 4-kms and 4-kms respectively from Nuapada and Khariar Road.
Rail:
Nearest railhead is at Nuapada Road 3-kms on Vizang-Raipur line on S.E.
Railway.
Road:
Rajpur is connected with all weather motorable roads to Bhubaneswar and
various other cities of the state.
FOR MORE TRAVEL INFORMATION
Medical:
District Headquarter Hospital, Nuapada Tel. 3456
Govt. Hospital, Khariar Road
Govt. Hospital Komana
Govt. Hospital Khariar
Govt. Hospital Sinapali
Govt. Hospital Boden
Mission Hospital Khariar
Thomas Hospital, Khariar Road.
Banks:
State Bank of India (Main Branch, Nuapada)
State Bank of India (ADB) Nuapada.
State Bank of India, Khariar
Central Bank of India, Khariar Road
Kalahandi Anchalika Gramya Bank, Nuapada.
Postal: Postal Service is available Nuapada, Khariar, Komana,
Tukula, Boden, Sinapali and other places.
Shopping: The befitting place for shopping is Khariar Road,
Nuapada and Khariar.
Assistance: Tourist Officer, Bahadur Bagichapada, Bhawanipatna,
District Kalahandi,
Pin- 766001, Gram- ORISSA TOUR
District Council of Culture, Nuapada
C/O The DIPRO, Nuapada
Nuapada. 766105
Government of India
Tourist Office, B-21, B.J.B. Nagar
Bhubaneswar - 751014
Nearby Cities
Saliha: 8-km
Maraguda: 16-km
Tanwat: 7-km
Sunabeda: 80-km
Patora: 20-km
Budhikomna: 40-km
Yogimath: 82-km
Patalganga: 110-km
Raipur: 137-km
Gotama: 4-km
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