Jharsuguda Tourism
By virtue of being one of the administrative headquarters of Jharsuguda district of Odisha in India, it is coming up as a prominent industrial town, especially in metal and cement industries.
In matters of connectivity, Jharsuguda has a strong railway connection to all other major cities of India. It is known as the powerhouse of Orissa, as a number of large-scale thermal power stations have come up there.
The cool and comfortable winter season is the most suitable time to visit Jharsuguda. The period between October to March is the best time of the year.
Jharsuguda is among the mineral-rich districts of Odisha and a key industrial Township in India. Date of Formation: 1st January 1994 The time it was a part of Sambalpur District—the merger of ex-formed it – Jamindars of Rampur Kolabira Padampur Kudabaga.
It is surrounded by Sundargarh District (in the north), Sambalpur District (in the east), Bargarh in the South, and Chattisgarh State in the Official site(coordination for independent south of district)Â
Location of Jharsuguda District: It is located 515 km from Kolkata, 616 km from Nagpure, and also in close proximity with cities like Sambalpur (48 km) as well as state Capital Bhubaneswar (372 Km). Jharsuguda District, with a total surface area of 2,081 sq km. The District is situated at a latitude of 21.82 and a longitude of 84.1.
Weatherwise, Jharsuguda lies at 235 m above sea level. It belongs to the group of tropical climates. Unlike the summer period, winters receive less precipitation. The city, as per the classification of Köppen and Geiger, falls into the Aw climate category. The mean temperature of the site is around 26.5 °C. Annual average rainfall stands at 1480 mm.
Tourist Attraction in Jharsuguda
- Vikramkhol Cave
- Rampaluga Picnic Spot
- Lal Pathar Waterfall
- Bhalu Dumri
- Hatianala Dam
- Babadera Cave
- Koilighughar waterfall
- Ramchandi Temple
- Jhadeswar Temple
- Pahadi Mandir
- Pikolgughar Stream
- Guja Pahad, Jemamal
- Ulapgarh Hill Forts
How to Reach Jharsuguda, Odisha
By Air
Nearest Airport is Veer Surendra Sai Airport Jharsuguda.
By Train
Nearest Railway Stations is Jharsuguda Junction.
By Road
From Bhubaneswar it is 338 k.m. on the N.H.