District Elementary Education Plan Anugul

Abstract

From Historical Background: The newly Anugul District came into existence from April, 1993. It is a part of the old Dhenkanal district. River Mahanadi flows in the boundary Iine of west and south of the district. It covers a total area ul'6232 sq. kms. The foresl area of the district is 2716 Sq. Kms. which accounts nearly 40% of the total area of the districts. Out of this 1760 sq. kms are reserved forest. The district has three natural divisions N.F. Hill region, hills of south western region and valley of river "Brahmani”. The climate is hot, dry and sub-humid with an average rain fall of 1300 - 1400 mm. The district contains four sub-divisions i e. Angul, Athamallik, Talcher & Pallabara with 8 Blocks. Talchar is famous for coal mines and Angul is famous for National Aluminium company.