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| Country |  India |
| State |  Odisha |
| District | Angul |
| Established | March,1993 |
| Government | |
| • Collector & District Magistrate | Shri Abdaal M. Akhtar, IAS[1] |
| Population (2011) | Template:Fix comma category |
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| Template:Pluralize from text | AnguliaTemplate:Pluralize from text |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 759122 |
| Telephone code | 06764 |
| Vehicle registration | OD-19 |
| UN/LOCODE | IN ANO |
| Nearest city(s) | Cuttack, Sambalpur, Debagarh, Bhubaneswar, Talcher |
| Sex ratio | 893 female per 1000 male ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 68% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Dhenkanal |
| Climate | according to weather (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 30 °C (86 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 10 °C (50 °F) |
| Website | angul |
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Angul (also known as Anugul) is a city, municipality and the headquarters of Angul district in the state of Odisha, India. Angul has an average elevation of 195 m (640 ft) above sea level and total area of 6232 km2. The Angul steel plant, operated by Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), is a major integrated steel facility and known as largest steel plant in the country.
Geography
Angul is located at Lua error: callParserFunction: function "#coordinates" was not found..[2] It has an average elevation of 195 m (640 ft) above sea level. The total geographical area of the district is 6232 km2. It terms of area, it stands 11th among the 30 Districts of Odisha.
Demographics
As of the 2011 Census of India,[3]Template:Update inline span Angul had a population of 44,390. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Angul has an average literacy rate of 77.53%, higher than the national average of 74.04%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. About 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. There are 3 government high schools present for Odia medium education. A Sishu Vidya Mandir and two Kendriya Vidyalaya schools are there for children.
Politics
In the 2019 Indian general election, Mahesh Sahoo (BJD) won from Dhenkanal (Lok Sabha constituency). In Loksabha general election 2014, Nagendra Pradhan (BJD) and Tathagat Satpathy (BJD) were elected from Sambalpur and Dhenkanal loksabha constituency respectively. Angul is part of Dhenkanal (Lok Sabha constituency).
The current MLA from Angul (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency) is Rajanikant Singh of BJD who was elected in the 2019 Odisha Legislative Assembly election and subsequently elected unopposed as the deputy speaker of the assembly. He won the seat in State elections of 2004, 2009, and 2014. His father Adwait Prasad Singh had won this seat in 2000 as a BJD candidate, in 1990 as JD candidate and in 1977 as JNP candidate. Earlier MLAs from this seat were Ramesh Jena of INC in 1995, Prafulla Mishra of INC in 1985, and Santosh Kumar Pradhan of INC(I) in 1980.[4]
Girija Nandini Sahoo of BJD was President of Zilla Parishad, Angul from 2012 to 2017.[5]
Climate
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Places to visit
Angul town and its surrounding region offer a mix of natural, cultural, and industrial attractions:
- Talcher Coalfields – One of the major coal mining regions of India, offering a glimpse into the industrial landscape of Odisha.
- Hingula Temple – A prominent shrine dedicated to Goddess Hingula, attracting devotees especially during the annual Hingula Yatra.
- Budhi Thakurani Temple – A revered local temple known for its cultural significance and traditional festivals.
- Jagannath Temple, Angul – A temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, reflecting the architectural and religious traditions of Odisha.
- Black Diamond Museum & Library – A modern cultural institution showcasing the industrial heritage, tribal culture, and history of the Angul region.
- Nalco Nagar – A well-planned township developed by National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), known for its greenery and infrastructure.
- Satkosia Gorge – Located nearby, this scenic gorge on the Mahanadi River is part of the Satkosia Tiger Reserve and is known for wildlife, boating, and nature tourism.
- Deulajhari Hot Springs – A natural hot water spring surrounded by forests, also housing a temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary – A part of the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, known for crocodile conservation and rich biodiversity.
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Who's Who | Angul District : Odisha | India". Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Anugul
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."State Elections 2004 – Partywise Comparison for 116-Angul Constituency of Odisha". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 27 September 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ odishapanchayat.gov.in/download/ZP_Presidents2012-2017.pdf
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Station: Angul Climatological Table 1991–2020" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1991–2020. India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M159. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024" (PDF). Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024. 7 September 2024.
External links
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