Welcome to Ganjam

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Overview

State: Orissa
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 142 Km.
Min Temp: 24.18℃
Max Temp: 34.75℃
Weather: HUMID THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
Altitude : 9 Meters

Description

Ganjam is a town and a notified area council in Ganjam district in the state of Orissa, India. Ganjam has been blessed with beautiful and mineral rich coast line which is extended over 60 km. It provides unique opportunity for fishing and port facility at Gopalpur for international trade. The rivers like Rushikulya, Dhanei, Bahuda, Ghoda Hada are the source of agriculture and power sectors of the town. Economic wise, Ganjam is a sub industrial town. The Chilika Lake which attracts international tourists, known for its scenic beauty and a marvelous bird’s sanctuary is situated in the eastern part of district, near the City of Ganjam. Ganjam shares its boundary with Andhra Pradesh. Ganjam is an ideal choice for its scenic beauty, monuments, rivers and religious spots. A mix of moist peninsular high and low level Sal forests, tropical moist and dry deciduous and tropical deciduous forest types provide a wide range of forest products and unique lifestyle to wild lives The district has own international reputation for its cottage industries and handicrafts. The main crafts are brass, appliqué, bamboo craft, stone carving, wood carving, terracotta, textile toys etc The best time to visit the destination is from October to March.