Sundargarh DistrictSundargarh (Oriya: ସୁନ୍ଦରଗଡ଼)
It is a district in Odissa. In this district Rourkela is one of the most important place for all the tourists and business man. The Roulkela Steel Plant is the main business hub for all the business man.
Topography
The Sundargarh district is located at 22°07′N 84°02′E / 22.12°N 84.03°E / 22.12; 84.03. It has an average elevation of 243 meters (801 feet).
History
Sundargarh was the capital of princely State of Gangpur till 1948 and it became the District Headquarter of Sundargarh from 1948. It is understood that, in ancient times, Sundargarh was under the rulers of South Kosala. However, divergent views are available regarding the origin of the ruling family. The present royal family of Gangpur belongs to the Parmar dynasty. This ex-state was under the suzerainty of Sambalpur which formed part of the dominion of the Maratha Raja's of Nagpur. This was ceded to the British Government in 1803 by the Maratha Chief Raghuji Bhonsla of Nagpur under the treaty of Deogaon (near Rourkela). But this was restored to him by special engagement in 1806. This was finally ceded in 1826. In 1905, this princely state along with Bonai was transferred from the control of the commissioner of Chhotanagur to that of Odisha Division and a separate Political Agent was appointed.
Census Report
As of 2001 India census, Sundargarh had a population of 40,943. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sundargarh has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 69%. In Sundargarh, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.Goudas (Yadavs) and Bhuiyans are the two castes that covers most of the population in Sundargarh, since the golden King age.
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