What is "paralakhemundi"

Parlakhemundi is an ancient town and a municipality in Gajapati district in the Indian state of Odisha. Majority of the people in the town speak Odia. However a sizable population also speak in Telugu. The town and the District share its boundaries with Andhra Pradesh. Pathapatnam town in the Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh is considered as twin town to Paralakhemundi due to its close proximity. Both towns are separated by the Mahendra Tanaya River. 16th April is declared as a holiday to mark the birth date of Sri Siva Sankar.

Paralakhemundi (Sl. No.: 137) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Gajapati district, Odisha.

This constituency includes Paralakhemundi, Kashinagara, Paralakhemundi block, Gumma block and Kashinagara block.