History of Dhenkanal

By 16th AD , a tribal chief namely ‘Dhenka’ was ruling over Ghumuranali,Dudianali &Kantanali.He was a shabara and was ferocious.However ,Sridhar Bhanja of Besalia defeated and killed him in the battle.His kingdom was annexed.He named the kingdom “Dhenkanal” after the shabara chief ‘Dhenka’ .Subsequently , Hari Singh Vidyadhar who was a commander of Gajapati Pratprudra deva defeated the Bhanja kings and occupied Dhenkanal and Karamul ,its capital in 1529 AD.Subsequently, the capital was shifted from Karamul to Dhenkapidha and the kingdom was named Dhenkanal.
The erstwhile King Major Kamakshya Prasad Singdeo is a famouse political leader in the country and currently heading the State Congress.Dhenkanal was the work area of one of the greatest socialist political leaders of India, late Smt. Nandini Satpathy ( Ex-Chief Minister of Orissa ).
The BB Highschool was established in 1896. The Govt college had started in 1959 and became autonmous later.

Dhenkanal District
The Dhenkanal district holds 4452 sq km of area. The district has a longitude of 85º 58' to 86º 2' east and latitude of 20º 29' to 21º 11' north. This district of Orissa has a population of 10, 65, 983 (2001 census). The population density of the district is 239 persons per sq km and the literacy rate is quite high as well. Surrounded by dense forest, Dhenkanal has a thriving economy and timber, bamboo, firewood and kendu leaf are some of the key forest output. Nilachal Refractories and Utkal Asbestos are some of the notable industries of the district. Kailash Hill, Lord Chandrasekhar Mahadev Temple and Sri Buddheswar Temple adorn the tourism scenario of Dhenkanal.Dhenkanal: Dhenkanal is a town and district head quarter it is at a distance of 80 km from Bhubaneswar. The place is almost surrounded by hills.

Kapilash: It is 24 km from Dhenkanal. Chandrashekar Shiva Temple is situated on a hillock. A deer park is situated nearby.

Saptasajya: 12 km from Dhenkanal, place of scenic beauty and is famous for Saptarisi (seven sages) and Raghunath.Deulijhar: 12 km from Dhenkanal, famous for the Mahima Temple and the seat of Mahima Dharma.Joranda: Situated at a distance of 33 km from Dhenkanal, it is famous for the seat of Mahatma cult and Sunya temple.

Dhenkanal is a municipal town and headquarter of the district of Dhenkanal. The city is famous for its hilly panorama.

Schools
Brajanatha Badajena High School
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dhenkanal
Montfort School (English Medium)
Kunjakanta U.G.M.E. School
George School
Girls High School
Vivekananda Vidya Mandir
Colleges
Dhenkanal Autonomous College
Dhenkanal Junior College
Synergy Institute of Engineering & Technology
Devendra Satpathy Memorial College
Women's Polytechnic
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Dhenkanal Law College
Places to Visit
Kapilasabout 20 kms from city
Science Park
Nua Pokhari - a favorite get-together for the locals
Saptasajya - a scenic hilly tourist spot within a few kms from city bounds
Food
Bikhyata Bara ( Famous Bada)
Festivals
Laxmi Puja
Ratha yatra
How to Reach
By Road - You can reach dhenkanal by NH 42 which crosses the Town.
By Train - Dhenkanal have two Railway Station well connected with other parts of Orissa.
Important Trains
Sambalpur Howrah Special/0873
Inter City
By Air - The Nearest Airport is bhubaneswer which is 90 KM from Dhenkanal.
Coordinates: 20°40′N 85°36′E / 20.667°N 85.6°E / 20.667; 85.6
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