Nuapada, Odisha, India

🇮🇳 Nuapada is a town in western region of Odisha state of eastern India. It is the headquarter of Nuapada district. Nuapada district was carved out of the undivided Kalahandi district on 27 March 1993. It is on the western border of Odisha with Chhattisgarh. The district is part of Odisha both linguistically and culturally. It is one of the most underdeveloped districts of Odisha and India as well.

It is clear that it has a low literacy rate.

Places of interest Situated 18 km from Nuapada Yogeswar temple at Patora is famous for its ancient and old Shiva Linga. Gulshan Kumar helped for the construction of the new temple.

Politics Nawapara district is part of the Kalahandi (Lok Sabha constituency).

People and culture The language spoken in Nuapada is a mixture of Odia and Chhattisgarhi dialect. Although it is a district headquarters, the culture is predominantly rural and agrarian. Nuapada has often been in news for alleged instances of starvation deaths in nearby places like Komana, Boden and Sinapali. Betting and country liquor is a common pastime for the local people as the place does not have any modern entertainment avenue. There is no cinema, theatre or sports facility in Nuapada.

The most famous personality of Nuapada is Ghasiram Majhi, who has been a four time Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly from Nuapada constituency.

Schools The main schools in Nuapada are- • Kendriya Vidyalaya Nuapada • Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (Model School) • Gyanjyoti KR Vidyalaya • National High School • St.Mary Public School • K.N Kids Public School • MEC Public School. • Raja A T High school khariar.