Koraput

Koraput District located in the backdrop of green valleys contemplating immaculate freshness, was established on 1st April, 1936. Decorated by forests, waterfalls, terraced valleys and darting springs, the District draws the nature loving people. The Koraput District lies at 17.4 degree to 20.7 degree North latitude and 81.24 degree to 84.2 degree east longitude. The District is bounded by Rayagada in the east, Bastar District of Chhatisgarh in the west and Malkangiri District in the south. As far as the history of the District is concerned, the region of Koraput existed far back in the 3rd century BC when it belonged to the valiant and dreaded Atavika people. The region was ruled by several dynasties, like Satavahans, Ikshvakus, Nalas, Ganga kings and kings of Suryavanshi, who nominated the Koraput region before the arrival of British. Finally the Koraput became a District in the year 1936.
The Koraput District covers an area of 8807 sq km consisting total 13,79,647 population as per 2011 census. The District has got 2 sub divisons namely Koraput and Jeypore. There are total 14 Tahsils, 14 Blocks, three Municipalities, one NAC, 23 Police stations, 2028 Villages and 240 Gram Panchayats functioning in the District of Koraput.
Koraput District experiences minimum 12.0 celsius and maximum 38.0 celsius temperature. The District experiences mainly three seasons i.e summer, winter and rainy. Summer occurs from April to June, Rainy season is from June to October and Winter is from November to March. Winter season in Koraput District is longer than other parts of Odisha. The average rainfall in the District is measured to be 1505.8mm(Average) rainfall.