Jharsuguda is in Odisha and is developing as an industrial town. It is known for its accomplishments in the cement and metal industries. It was established in 1994 and is known as the ‘power house’ of Odisha. This name is in reference to the large number of thermal plants that have been installed there. It has a number of temples such as the Padmasini temple of Padampur and the Shree Pahadeshwar temple which attracts a lot of tourists.
Place to Stay
Some budget-friendly hotels that are available near Jharsuguda are Hotel Aryan (Tariff Rs. 1000) and Meghdooth Hotel (Tariff Rs. 800.)
Languages
The official language of this city is Oriya. English and Hindi are also spoken here.
Events
Gokulastmi is a very popular festival in this town and takes place in September. This is one of the main events of the city.
Place of Interest
There are a number of temples like the Padmasini temple of Padampur and the Jhadeswar temple. The Gudguda waterfall (40 km from Jharsuguda) and the historic Kolabira fort are also very popular.
How to Get There
Air:
The closest airport is the Ranchi airport which is at a distance of 234 km.
Train:
The Jharsuguda Junction is well-connected to the neighbouring cities of Brajrajnagar and Belpahar (among others) by rail.
Bus:
There are daily buses from Raipur and Bhubaneshwar. Some of the best bus service providers in this area are Kunal travels, Sushil travels and Dilkhus travels. Log on to Ticketgoose.com and get a cheap bus ticket.
