| Western Orissa is comprised of the Aathmallik sub-division of Angul district and 10 western districts of Orissa state named Sundargad, Debgad, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargad, Sonepur, Baud, Balangir, Nuapad and Kalahandi.The region is positioned between 19º 37’- 23º N latitude and 82º 28’- 85º 22’ E longitudes. The district covers a geographical area above 56,700 Sq. Km and supports a population of about 10,715,710 (2011 census). This geographical area is also recognised by the state government of Orissa as the area under the jurisdiction of Western Orissa Development Council (WODC), an autonomous body under the state government. Read More... |
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Source: DNA, By Javed Iqbal
Published: Sunday, Jan 8, 2012, 8:00 IST
(This could be the fate of Western Orissa too)
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