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Jharsuguda vs Balangir

Odisha · Odisha

MetricJharsugudaBalangir
Population5,79,505 (5.80 lakh)16,48,997 (16.5 lakh)
Area2,081 km²6,575 km²
Density278 / km²251 / km²
HeadquartersJharsugudaBalangir
Established1994
Native nameଝାରସୁଗୁଡ଼ାବଲାଙ୍ଗୀର
Opportunities11
Resource atoms

Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda district is a district in Odisha, India with Jharsuguda town as its headquarters. This region is rich in coal and other mineral reserves. Of late, many small and medium scale iron and steel units have been set up in the vicinity of Jharsuguda town, giving impetus to the industrial growth of the district.

Balangir

Balangir district, also called Bolangir district, is a district situated in Odisha state of India. The district has an area of 6,575 km2 (2,539 sq mi), and a population of 1,648,997. The town of Balangir is the district headquarters. The composition of the land is predominantly rural. Other important towns in Balangir district are Titlagarh, Patnagarh, Kantabanji, Loisingha, Saintala, Belpada, Tushra, Agalpur, Deogaon, Chudapali, Biripali, Bhalumunda, Bangomunda, Sindhekela, Kansil, Turekela and Muribahal.