State government publishes official list of corrected names for districts, sub-divisions, blocks, and urban areas in place of impure English names.
Corrected district names have been announced by the state government through an official advertisement. The notification covers corrected names for various districts, sub-divisions, blocks, and urban areas. These replace earlier impure English names.The advertisement focuses on standardizing names across the state. It includes changes at district level, sub-division level, block level, and for urban areas. Authorities aim to correct the previous versions that used impure English spellings or names.
Corrected District Names and Administrative Changes
The move affects multiple administrative units. Residents and officials will now use the updated names in all official documents and communications. The advertisement provides the full list of corrected names for districts, sub-divisions, blocks, and urban areas.This notification ensures uniformity in official records. Departments, local bodies, and the public must adopt the new corrected names immediately for all purposes.
Official List of Corrected Names
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Current Spelling
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Revised Spelling
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Angul
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ANUGOLA
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Pallahara
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PALALAHADA
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Talcher
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TALACHER
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Bolangir
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BALANGIR
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Bangamunda
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BANGOMUNDA
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Balasore
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BALESHWAR
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Nilgiri
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NILAGIRI
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Soro
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SORA
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Bargarh
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BARAGADA
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Rajborasambar
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RAJBODASAMBAR
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Bonth
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BANTA
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Boudhgarh
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BOUDHAGADA
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Cuttack
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KATAKA
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Salipur
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SALEPUR
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Baramba
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BADAMBA
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Athagarh
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ATHAGADA
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Deogarh
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DEBAGADA
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Reamal
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RIAMAL
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Berhampur
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BRAHMAPUR
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Hinjilicut
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HINJILIKATU
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Aska
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ASIKA
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Surada
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SORADA
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Dasarathpur
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DASHARATHPUR
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Dharmasala
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DHARMASHALA
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Belpahar
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BELPAHAD
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Junagarh
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JUNAGADA
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Dharamgarh
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DHARMAGADA
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Jaipatna
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JAYAPATANA
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Lanjigarh
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LANJIGADA
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Bhawanipatna
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BHABANIPATANA
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Kandhamal / Khondmal
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KANDHAMALA
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Kendrapara
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KENDRAPADA
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Aul
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AALI
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Mahakalapara
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MAHAKALAPADA
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Keonjhar
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KENDUJHAR
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Barbil
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BADABIL
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Keonjhargarh
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KENDUJHARGADA
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Khurda
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KHORDHA
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Bolagarh
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BOLAGADA
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Banpur
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BANAPUR
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Jatni
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JATANI
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Jeypore
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JAYAPUR
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Podia
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PADIA
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Betnoti
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BETANATI
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Samakhunta
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SHAMAKHUNTA
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Moroda
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MORADA
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Rasgovindpur
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RASAGOBINDAPUR
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Panchpir
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PANCHAPIDHA
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Umerkote
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UMARKOT
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Nayagarh
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NAYAGADA
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Daspalla
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DASHAPALLA
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Khariar
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KHADIAL
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Nimapara
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NIMAPADA
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Rairakhol
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REDHAKHOL
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Sonepur
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SONPUR
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Binka
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BINIKA
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Sundargarh
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SUNDARAGADA
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Bonaigarh
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BANAIGADA
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Koira
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KOIDA
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Lephripara
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LEPHRIPADA
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Subdega
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SABDEGA
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Bargaon
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BADAGAN
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Lahunipara
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LAHUNIPADA
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Rourkela
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RAURKELA
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Public Impact and Next Steps
People should check the official advertisement for the exact corrected names that apply to their area. Government offices, schools, banks, and other institutions will update their records to reflect these changes.The corrected district names will appear in future government orders, maps, and official websites. Citizens are advised to use the new names in applications, addresses, and legal documents to avoid any confusion.Authorities have released the advertisement to inform the public about these important updates. The changes help present names in their proper form instead of impure English versions. Residents can visit the state government portal or concerned department offices for the complete list of updates.
