Geography
The district lies between 83.30° E to 84-48° E longitude and 19-34° N to 20-54° latitude. The district headquarter is Phulbani located in the central part of the district. The other popular locations are Baliguda, G. Udayagiri, Tikabali and Raikia.
The territory is rural, with scenic beauty such as waterfalls and springs, and also has a number of historical antiquities.
- Area 8,021 km².
- Altitude 300 to 1100 meter
- Rainfall 1,597 millimetres (62.9 in)
- Climate Minimum temperature (December) 1 °C (34 °F); maximum temperature (May) 35 °C (95 °F)
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