Derjang Reservoir & Dam Picnic Spot, Angul

Services Location Nearest Places Photo The Derjang reservoir project is located 7 km distance from Angul. It is mainly used for irrigation purposes, which is the first medium irrigation project and a water reservoir. The construction of the project was started in the year 1960 & was completed during 1977-78. The dam is a zoned fill dam of length 1875m. and the maximum height of the dam is 27.31m. The top width of the dam is 4.57m. The Derjang Dam intercepts a catchment area of 399 sq. km. Derjang dam…

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Binikei Temple, Athamallik, Angul

Binikei Temple is located on the bank of the river Mahanadi and is 25 Km distance from Athamallik and around 100 km from Angul Town. The main idol of this temple is Goddess Binikei. It is the gateway to the famous Satkosia gorge in the river Mahanadi. Binikei Jatra has observed on the 10th day after the Dolapurnima. The festival is also organized for 3 days with a lot of functions and ceremonies. Every year thousands of devotees come here to see the Jatra. Binikei Temple is one of the…

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Anantashayee Lord Vishnu Murti, Bhimkand, Angul

The Anantashayana Vishnu statue is located in a park inside the Bhimkand Talcher Super Thermal Power Station in Angul district, which is about 4 km from Kaniha and 28 km from Talcher. The site is renowned for its big carved image of Lord Vishnu in a reclining posture. The sculpture measures 41.6 feet, making it the largest sleeping image of Vishnu in India. It dates back to the 8th–9th century AD. The image of Lord Vishnu is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Angul district, Odisha. This centuries-old…

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Thermal Power Plant, Coal Mines, Talcher, Angul

Talcher is located on the bank of the River Brahmani and is 15 km from Angul town and 65 km from Dhenkanal. The fertilizers plant of Talcher is the largest coal-based plant in India as well as in the world. Previously It was the capital of ex ruler of Talcher till 1948. Talcher is one of the fastest-growing industrial and mining complexes in the country. The coal-based thermal power plant at Talcher, Heavy water plant of Atomic energy commission at Vikrampur. Rani Park, which extends over an area of 64 sq…

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