Biraja Khetra - Jajpur

Jajpur is a city and a municipality in Jajpur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is popularly known as Biraja Khetra,

Jajpur District was formed by ‘Jajati Keshari’, the Somavanshi King in early 10th Century. The District takes its name from its head quarter town, Jajpur. The history of the Jajpur District from time immemorial is synonymous with the Biraja and Biraja Khetra. The Jajpur District came into being on 1st April 1993. Prior to that it was part of Cuttack District which divided into four Districts. The  ...