Location

 

Sambalpur is well connected by road and rail communication with Orissa and neighbouring states of Orissa
  There are direct train connections to Kolkata (565 km, 12 h by train). New Delhi (1460 km,
26 hours by train). Chennai (1010 km, 32 hours by train) to Sambalpur. Bhubaneswar, the capital city of the State is connected through NH 42 (325 km, 6 hours by bus or train). Ahmedabad and Mumbai  are linked through Jharsuguda Junction (48 km).

The nearby Airports are at Bhubaneswar (325 km) and Raipur (300 km).
  FAST FACTS ON SAMBALPUR
 

Total Population is 9,35,613 (as per 2001 census)

Urban Population is 2,53,778 (as per 2001 census)

Literacy Population is 5,43,377 (as per 2001 census)

Hospitals & Medical Colleges in Sambalpur (as per 2001 census)

Medical College                                    1

Headquarter Hospital                             1

Sub divisional Hospital                           2

Density of Population is 122 per Sq. Kms.

The world cherishes the artwork of the Sambalpuri tie and dye weavers, fascinating fabrics with enchanting designs and motifs.

      Sambalpuri songs and dance has earned a unique place in the cultural arena of the world.

Samaleswari, the presiding deity of this region is enshrined at 'Samalai Gudi' on the bank of Mahanadi River. The other temple of importance is the Budharaja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and is perched atop the Budharaja hill. These temples are located at a few kilometres' distance from Sambalpur.

The Hirakud Dam, the longest dam of the world, is some 15 kilometres from Sambalpur and can be easily visited on a day trip.

Badrama Wild Life Sanctuary (officially known as Debrigarh Sanctuary for booking of cottages) S: Ushakuthi (Badrama forest) this small sanctuary was established in 1987 is around 35 Kilometres East of Sambalpur, on the N.H.No.6., the famed Wildlife Sanctuary has already gained prominence amongst the International Tourist as a place of destinational tour.

All the Hotels are attached with modern restaurant facilities and serve Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. For Chinese food one can try the Hong Kong Restaurant and for North Indian food one could visit Harjit Residency. For exotic food one can try the restaurants Celebration & Campus at Hotel Sheela Tower, Esquire at Hotel Tribeni, Sarada at Hotel Uphar and Tripti at Linza.The Central Hotel opposite the Indrapuri Guest House, Town Hotel at Gole Bazaar and Prabhat Hotel near Municipal Council Building is a good place for ethnic Sambalpuri food.