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  Sambalpur Diocese
The Diocese of Sambalpur, formerly called "Gangpur Mission" was started by the Jesuit Fathers in 1908.
Then it consisted of districts of Sundargarh, Bolangir, Sambalpur and Dhenkanal in the State of Orissa.
Abp Raphael Cheenath, svd, was transferred to the Archdiocese of Cuttack - Bhubaneshwar in 1985.
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  Sambalpur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sambalpur lies 321 km from Bhubaneswar, and is an ancient centre for the diamond trade.
Sambalpur, situated on the left bank of the Mahanadi River, is an ancient town mentioned in the book of Ptolemy (2nd Century CE) as Sambalaka situated on the left bank of river "Manada," now known as Mahanadi.
Sambalpur and its vicinity are the storehouse of varied culture and festivals.
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 Sambalpur District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sambalpur District is the westernmost district in the state of Orissa, India.
Sambalpur is mentioned in the book of Ptolemy (2nd century) as Sambalaka on the river Manada (the Mahanadi River).
The town of Sambalpur, lying 321 km from Bhubaneswar, is an ancient centre for the diamond trade is famous for its internationally renowned textiles (ikat), rich tribal heritage and fabulous forestlands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sambalpur_District   (517 words)

  
 Sambalpur - LoveToKnow 1911
SAMBALPUR, a town and district of British India, in the Orissa division of Bengal.
This figure shows that Sambalpur entirely escaped the famine of 1896-1897, which indeed can be said to have brought prosperity to the district by causing high prices for a good rice crop, rice being the staple of cultivation.
Sambalpur lapsed to the British in 1849, and was attached to.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Sambalpur   (424 words)

  
 TURIST SPOTS IN SAMBALPUR DISTRICT
Sambalpur serves as the gateway to the bewitching western zone of Orissa, abounding in lush green forests, colorful wild-life, exquisite array of hills, waterfalls of streaming pearls, rich tribal life and culture, folk songs and dances and a variety of monuments.
Sambalpur is famous for its handloom textile works which has earned international fame in recent times.
The old township of Sambalpur is a land of temples – the temples of Liakhai, Madanmohan, Satyabadi, Bariha, Brahampura, Dadhibamana, Timini and Gopalji Revals the influence of Vaishnava tradition in Sambalpur.
sambalpur.nic.in /turist_spots.htm   (1380 words)

  
 Chemistry - Sambalpur
Sambalpur is a district in the state of Orissa, India.
Sambalpur is the connecting city between Madhya Pradesh and the state on the eastern side of India, Orissa.
Sambalpur is mentioned in the book of Ptolemy (2nd century AD) as Sambalaka on the river Manada (the Mahanadi river).
www.chemistrydaily.com /chemistry/Sambalpur   (286 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Sambalpur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Ikat weaving from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia Ikat is a style of weaving that uses a tie-dye process on either the warp or weft before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design.
Sambalpur lapsed to the British -in 1849, and was attached to Bengal until 1862, when it was transferred to the Central Provinces.
October I9o5 Sambalpur was transferred back again to Bengal, without the subdivisions of Phuljhar and Chandarpur-Padampur.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sambalpur   (1786 words)

  
 Chandra Sekhar Behera Zila School, Sambalpur : Sambalpur
Sambalpur is the centre of internationally famous Handloom Textiles popularly known as "Sambalpuri Textiles".
Sambalpur city is the headquarters of the district.
Sambalpur is the headquarters of the Northern Division of Orissa comprising ten districts, viz : Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundergarh, Keonjhar, Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Dhenkanal, Deogarh and Angul.
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 Sambalpur
My Town, Sambalpur, situated on the left bank of the river Mahanadi, is an ancient town mentioned in the book of Ptolemy {2nd Century AD} as Sambalaka situated on the left bank of river "Manada," now knwn as Mahanadi.
Sambalpur serves as the gateway to the bewitching Western Part of Orissa.
Sambalpur and its vicinity are the storehouse of varied culture and festivals.
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 Sambalpur - Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Sambalpur, one of the important districts of Western Orissa lies at a distance of 321 kms from Bhubaneswar.
It is assumed that the land of Sambalpur finds place in the book of Ptolemy (2nd century AD) as Sambalaka on the river Manada meaning the Mahanadi river.
During the last part of the Samavansi rule, Sambalpur was occupied by the Kalachuris of Ratnapua.
directory.orissagateway.com /features/Regional/Districts/Sambalpur/Sambalpur   (350 words)

  
 Sambalpur District
An ancient centre of diamond trade, Sambalpur is famous for its tie and dye textiles; folk dance and music; and also for the Hirakud Dam, one of the longest mainstream dams in the world.
It is situated at a distance of 320 km from Bhubaneswar.
Maa Samaleswari is otherwise known as the goddess of Sambalpur.
www.123orissa.com /exploreorissa/distinfo/sambalpur.asp   (213 words)

  
 Sambalpur
Sambalpur was occupied by the British on 2
Sambalpur district, the western most district of Orissa, had been named after the headquarters town, Sambalpur.
The erstwhile Sambalpur District was divided into four districts namely Sambalpur, Bargarh,Jharsuguda and Deogarh in pursuance of Revenue and Excise Department Resolution No 14993/R Dtd 31.03.93 and Resolution No 56413/R Dtd 22.12.93.Bargarh district comprising Bargarh and Padampur Subdivision started functioning with effect from 1.4.1993.Jharsuguda and Deogarh District started functioning w.e.f.
www.indianngos.com /districts/sambalpur_about.htm   (698 words)

  
 SAMBALPUR - Online Information article about SAMBALPUR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
principal tributaries in Sambalpur are the Ib, Kelo and Jhira.
MAIN (from the Aryan root which appears in " may " and " might," and Lat.
line of the Bengal-Nagpur railway runs along the N. border of the district, with a branch S. to Sambalpur town.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /SAC_SAR/SAMBALPUR.html   (556 words)

  
 Sambalpur
District Sambalpur is bounded on the north by Sundargarh district, on the east by Sundergarh, Deogarh and Angul districts, on the south by Sonepur and Angul districts and on the west by Sonepur, Bargarh, Jharsuguda and Sundargarh districts.
Headquarter of the district is located at Sambalpur.
Sambalpur district in Orissa was included in the programme in year 2000 - 2001.
www.nicd.org /Dst_Sambalpur.asp   (891 words)

  
 Rediff On The NeT Travel: A travel feature on Sambalpur in Orissa, India.
Sambalpur station, last stop." Of course, this is a fanciful Hollywood construction in my head and there's really no ticket collector on board exhorting his passengers to disembark.
Sambalpur is one of the more widely-heard-of towns in the huge state of Orissa -- and there aren't many.
Back at Sambalpur, traipsing about in the yellowing dusk, I realise that every street corner is identical to the others.
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 Sambalpur Travel, Sambalpur Hotels, Sambalpur Travel Agent, Sambalpur Tours, Sambalpur Travel Guide, Sambalpur Tour ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
About Sambalpur : This small town in the state of Orissa was famous as the trade centre for diamonds in the past and today is famous for its tie and dye style of colourful textiles.
The region near Sambalpur is heavy forested region and the place is inhabited with many tribes.
The other important reason to reach Sambalpur is the Ushakothi wild life reserve, which is hardly about 50 kms from the town.
www.t2india.com /place-info.php?place=289-Sambalpur   (249 words)

  
 Sambalpur Orissa India: remunda.com
Sambalpur district lies between 20 40 N and 22 11 N latitude, 82 39 E and 85 15 E longitude with a toal area of 6,702 Sq.
Sambalpur district experiences extreme type of climate with 66 rainy days and 153 centimeters rainfall on an average per annum.
Sambalpur was occupied by the British on 2nd January, 1804.
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 Sambalpur Orissa,Sambalpur Travel in Orissa,Sambalpur India Travel,Sambalpur Travel Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
It is located at a distance of 14 kms to the South-West of Sambalpur.
It stands at the foot of the Gandhamardan hills on the other side of which are some fantastic waterfalls and the Harisankar temple.
These falls are close to Deogarh, a district headquarters town- 96 km from Sambalpur on N H 6.
www.destinationindia.com /travel_guide/orissa/sambalpur.html   (821 words)

  
 Sambalpur Orissa Information,Sambalpur Information Guide,Orissa Sambalpur Guide
In the west, near the border with Madhya Pradesh, is the large town of Sambalpur.
Most of these trains also stop at the Sambalpur Road railway station, which is a little closer to the centre.
The bus stand is situated at the centre of the town and there are three buses daily for Puri.
www.indiantravelportal.com /orissa/sambalpur   (407 words)

  
 Tussle over Sambalpur Bench - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Last month, the lawyers in Sambalpur district court as well as other local courts had observed a token one day strike and passed a resolution for implementation of their long standing demand.
The lawyers in Sambalpur are also facing hurdles from another quarter — the lawyers from another western Orissa district of Bolangir who want that the HC bench in Bolangir town, not Sambalpur.
The tussle between the Orissa HC Bar Association and Sambalpur Bar as well as the lawyers of Sambalpur and Bolangir over the High Court bench has come as a great relief and help for the Orissa government to maintain a silence on the issue.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/sep122004/sl4.asp   (320 words)

  
 Orissa, Sambalpur travel information guide, wildlife, climate and places to see
Sambalpur is easily accessible by rail and road.
Situated about 32 km from Sambalpur, on the bank of the Mahanadi river, it offers tourists a beautiful view of the surrounding environs.
It is a case of "you can look but you cannot touch", since popular belief has it that the fishes belong to Lord.
www.travelmasti.com /domestic/orissa/sambalpur.htm   (599 words)

  
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Sambalpur and the entire Western Part of Orissa has earned a special place in the cultural history of Orissa for its glorious past and ancient tradition, art and architecture.
Sameleswari of Sambalpur, Patneswari of Patnagadh, Sureswari of Suvernapura, Nrusingadeva of Nursinghnath, Siba Temple of Chardar, Papakhyaghat of Sonpur, Vedabyas of Roulkela, Maheswara of Koiligugar, Budharaja Temple of Budharaja hills of Sambalpur, the Rameswara of Sambalpur, Satidraha Siba temple of Padampur are only a few to mentioned.
Sitalsasthi - is observed on the basis of the marriage of Gouri and Shankar - as depicted in the Siba Puran.
www.qsl.net /vu2dpi/Sitalsasthi.htm   (1044 words)

  
 Sambalpur University to honour Gulzar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Sambalpur University in Orissa will honour noted Urdu poet, filmmaker and lyricist Gulzar by conferring upon him the Gangadhar Meher National award for poetry 2005.
The university instituted the award in 1992 in memory of celebrated poet Gangadhar Meher.
According to a university release, the award would be given to the poet on the 40th foundation day celebrations of the university at Burla in the district of Sambalpur, 330 km from here.
news.webindia123.com /news/articles/India/20061113/506256.html   (114 words)

  
 Welcome to Gandhi Mandir | Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Sambalpur, a growing urban centre in Orissa, one of the most backward states in India, enjoys the privilege to have such a temple with Mahatma Gandhi as its worshiped deity.
And Bhatra belongs to the ward no. 1 of Sambalpur municipality and placed as the gateway to Sambalpur town, while coming from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa state.
It is identified as one of the most backward and undeveloped wards of Sambalpur municipality, where habitants are from scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.
www.gandhimandir.com /index.htm   (369 words)

  
 Sambalpur travel guide
Sambalpur is the connecting city between Madhya Pradesh and the state on the eastern side of India, Orissa.
Whereas it used to be known for its importance as a diamond trading centre, nowadays it is mainly known for its textiles.
It's a good place from which to explore the surrounding forests and spot some of the rare species still roaming the area in one of the wild life sanctuaries, such as the well-known Badrama sanctuary.
www.world66.com /asia/southasia/india/orissa/sambalpur   (325 words)

  
 India diamond deposits, geology, exploration, mining, use - Part V
To the north of the Sambalpur district, in the Chutia Nagpur (the ancient Kokrah) division of Bengal, diamond mines were formerly worked.
These mines are said to have yielded in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries many large and fine stones, which are stated to have been obtained from one of the rivers of the district.
This river is supposed to be identical with the North Koel River, a tributary of the Son, which in its turn flows into the Ganges, and on the banks of which are the ruins of the ancient town of Semah or Semul, supposed to be identical with Tavernier's Sumelpur (Semelpur).
www.minelinks.com /alluvial/diamondGeology6.html   (1100 words)

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