Sundargarh Tourism

Sundargarh stands on the western border of the state of Odisha, some 407 kilometers from Bhubaneswar. Sundargarh is where the district has its headquarters. The district is endowed with vast mining opportunities due to the mix of about 43 percent forest cover and diverse tribal presence.

The district is known for its industries in the production of steel, fertilizers, cement, ferrovanadium, machinery, glass, and china clay and the existence of spinning mills.

Sundargarh is famous in the mineral map of the state for its deposits of iron ore, limestone, manganese, dolomite, and fireclay. Sundargarh is a tourism destination in the state of Odisha.

The most popular attractions in Rourkela district, Sundargarh, include Rourkela-Vedavyasa, Manikmonda, Manindra Dam, Ghogar, Khandadhar, Mirigikhoj Waterfall Deodaraha, and Darjeeng.

The Sundargarh District is spread over an area of 9712 square kilometers. According to the census conducted in 2011, the District population stood at 20,93,437, 10,61,147 of whom were male, and 10,32,290 female. Sundargarh District is divided into three subdivisions, 1779 villages, 262 Gram Panchayats, 18 Tahasils and 17 Blocks, two municipalities, one N.A.C., seven assembly constituencies, and fifteen police stations.

Top Places to visit in Sundargarh District, Odisha

Vaishno Devi Temple
Mandira Dam
Laxmi Narayan Temple
Tarini Temple
Tensa Nature Camp
Deodhara picnic spot
Badalgiri Waterfall
Tinkuda Waterfall
Bandhkaman Waterfall
Khambeswari Waterfall

Rourkela Steel Plant
Vedvyas Temple
Rani Sati Temple
Khandadhar Waterfalls
Jagannath Temple
Hanuman Vatika
Pitamahal Dam
Indira Gandhi Park
Sarafgarh Dam
Darjing, Rourkela

How to Reach Sundargarh, Odisha

By Road

You can easily get regular buses to Rourkela from other major cities of the country.

By Air

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Rourkela. Nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport. (125 km away approximately).

By Train

Nearest Railway Station is Jharsuguda JN.