About Jajpur

Jajpur Town, the District Headquarters of Jajpur District, is an important Urban Centre having a wider scope of development. The area has legendary history and much is left to inferences corroborating episodes mentioned in Purnas and other religious chronicles. Jajpur contain, within its precincts, many monumental relies like, Biraja Temple, Barahanath Kali Temple, Some Tirtha and Gobaria tank etc. Both History and religion in their own ways have survived centuries to make the town a famous place. State Government has created this new District with effect from 01.04.2003 with Headquarters at Jajpur Town.