SSA - Khordha Government of Orissa Department of School & Mass Education DEEP Perspective Plan 2002-10 & Annual Work Plan 2002-03

Abstract

From District Profile: Khordha district is the most important district of all the 30 districts of Orissa and is most progressive and modern as Bhubaneswar the capital of the state is located in this district. It is the center of all political and commercial activities of the state. The district has a glorious past and a rich cultural heritage. The bravery and chivalry exhibited by the paikas of this district during freedom struggle give the district a special place in the annals of history of the state and the country. Its artistic, spiritual, architectural and legendary reserves have made the district a place of interest for both domestic and foreign tourists The district remained the capital of different empires from 16th century. The heroism and invincibility shown by Tapang Dalabehera, Raghu Dibakar, Buxi Jagabandhu and others etc. in fighting British forces stand recorded in golden letters in the history of freedom struggle of the country.