Tourism Management of Sambalpur District

CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION

Sambalpur is in the eastern state of Odisha in India, is one

of the largest and oldest city in Odisha. It is the headquarters of

Northern Revenue Division and of Mahanadi Coalfield Limited

(MCL). It is situated about 300 km west of state

capital Bhubaneswar, 550 km west of Kolkata in West

Bengal and 278 km east of Raipur in Chhattisgarh. It is also on

the bank of Mahanadi River.

In the year 1883, Sambalpur was established as a

municipality. In 2013, Sambalpur got the municipal corporation

status. Sambalpur Municipal Corporation

includes Burla, Hirakud and neighbouring 12 Gram panchayats.

The total population of Sambalpur Metropolitan Area is 3,35,761.

Sambalpur serves as the gateway to the bewitching western zone

of Odisha, abounding in lush green forests, colorful wild-life,

exquisite array of hills, waterfalls of streaming pearls, rich

tribal life and culture, folk songs and dances and a variety of

monuments. Sambalpur has its own contribution to the cultural

formentation of our country.

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Sambalpur is famous for its handloom textile works

which has earned international fame in recent times. The

textiles for their unique pattern, design and texture commonly

come under the patent of Sambalpuri . It has also got some rare

places and items which are somewhat unique in nature.

Nature has been bounteous to Sambalpur in more than one

way. The wide diversity of flora and fauna in and around

Sambalpur is an eloquent testimony to Mother Nature‟s

generosity. Sambalpur is endowed with much natural splendour

unspoilt by modern Tourism. It is fascinating to be in the midst

of nature in all its glory. There are many places of interest.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:-

The project is aimed to understand the emerging trends of

tourism and learn about new products and old traditional

tourism products. It also focuses the importance of sustainable

tourism development and the concept of nature tourism.

 It portrays that tourism can be an instrumental for developing

secularism and national integration and universal

brotherhood.

 To know the current status of tourism in Sambalpur.

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 To know the economic development due to tourism in

Sambalpur.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY:

The study , mainly cover the different tourism spots of

Sambalpur, Sambaleswari temple, Hirakud Dam, Ushakothi park,

Chipilima powerhouse, Maa Ghanteshwari temple temple etc. the

tourism as a new industrial aspect of modern economy holds an

important position. Through the scope of tourism holds a wide area,

but I have made a sincere effort to describe easily before the learners.

METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY:-

The Research Methodology in this study includes Research

Design, Data Collection; Tools used in Analysis an Interpretation.

The proposed study is based on Secondary Data sources.

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Secondary Data:- It may be either in the published or

unpublished from so has here collected the data only through the

published from i.e like Annual Report, Magazines, concern

Websites, Journal, News Papers etc.

LIMITATION OF THE STUDY:-

The investigation relied on books, documents, annual report,

financial assessments, literature, files and personal observation

to have an idea about the organizational set up, functions of

financial department and other groups.

 Being a student I could not get more financial support for

the preparation of the project in an attractive way.

 Being data collected from secondary sources the accuracy

presented data depends upon it.

 It will take more time to collect more information. I have

collected the presented information within a short period.

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CHAPTER-2

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dasgupta and et al.(2007) mentioned that Man as a traveller is

known since time immemorial. Generally with the passage of time

their travel turned to several new dimensions-travel as an

adventure, travel as hobby, for relaxation, to enjoy natural

beauty, asa pilgrimage, to acquire knowledge on historical

aspects and archaeological sites. Travel some times is associated

with adventure and some times for religious purpose by visiting

pilgrimages or by taking holy dip. Thus, travel or tour has a very

important position in human life and ultimately tourism that is

movement of people within their own country or across the

national border became one of the largest and gainful industries

in the economic domain of human life.

Chattopadhyay (2006) explained that Religious tourism

generates revenue in a way as no other kind of tourism does. It

has a distinct edge over other kinds of tourism due to the pull of

huge crowds in the form of tourists .Pilgrim tourism to holy

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places (tirtha-yatra) is an ancient and continuing religious

tradition of the Culture of Hindus. Here religion, as a cultural

dimension, assumes the vital role and central focus of tourism in

which the tourists (pilgrims) from all strata of the Hindus

participate. In pilgrim tourism, the dimension of religion forms

the basis of tourism of pilgrimage by offering the reward of

purification of the soul and attainment of objectives related to the

problems of mundane existence. Hindus from time immemorial

were attracted to their numerous holy sites spread throughout

India.

Ash and Turner (1976) argues that Tourism development also

has some positive and negative upon cultural traditions, lifestyle,

and environment of the local people. Tourism also causes decline

in morality through unending pursuit of fun, sun and sex by the

golden hordes of pleasure seekers in the vacation destinations18

thus increasing in prostitution, drug consumption etc.

Degradation of natural environment in tourists receiving areas is

another problem, which is directly proportionate to the tourists‟

intake.

Murphy (1990) in his book, “Tourism Community Approach”

carried a more balanced assessment of the industry and its

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impacts, since it involves the interests of many groups with in a

given setting. The travel industry produces expectations, sells

dreams and provides memories. The Tourist Industry is

composed of variety of trades in goods and services. Primary

travel trades in the tourist industry are; hotel industry, food and

beverage industry, transport industry, travel industry. Whereas,

secondary travel trades include; retail shops of souvenirs,

antiques and gifts etc.

Malik, Muhammad Bilal (1988) explained that there is direct

and positive relationship between the tourism growth and

economic development. The economic impact grows deeper and

wider as tourism grows. In Northern Areas tourism had proved to

be one of the major catalysts of initiation and acceleration of

development process. Significant rise in income level, changing

consumption pattern, flow of goods and services in the area

speaks of significant contribution of the tourism to the

improvement in the area‟s economy.

According to Jha S.M. ( 1997) overall marketing strategy is a

composite built up, by making possible a fair blending of various

inputs, marketing channels and physical distribution systems,

advertising, personal selling, other promotion devices and prices

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to get the desired outputs known as objectives, e.g., targeted

return on investment, market share and brand image.

Fyall Allan ( 2006) discusses a model advocated by Ansoff for

analyzing the strategic choice options. The Ansoff matrix which

contains two variables (products and markets) demonstrates the

potential areas in which core competencies and generic strategies

may be deployed: Market Penetration, Product Development,

Market Development and Diversification.

Mr. A. R. Rhodes, conduct a study on “Institutional

Arrangements Study of the Recreation and Tourism Management

on Protected Natural Areas of New Zealand and Mexico”, for his

Ph. D. degree from Lincoln University, New Zealand, 2005. The

main aim of his research is to compare the institutional

arrangement of both countries New Zealand and Mexico and

suggest experience lessons from New Zealand which can be

applied to Mexican contest. This study suggests the management

strategies and practices applied to management issues like

administrative structures, policies, customs and management

techniques. This research conclude that New Zealand provide

valuable information with regard to tourism and recreation

management to present institutional arrangement of Mexico.

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Thus major findings of this study is that Mexico get international

experiences and improve its capability for better handling the

growing development of tourism and recreation in its protected

natural area system.

Sarath Divisekera had written an article on “A Model of Demand

for International Tourism”, in Annals of Tourism Research

Journal, Vol. 30, No.1 Great Britain, 2003. The objective of this

study is to analyze the economic determinants of demand for

international tourism for a range of destination countries

representing three of the World‟s major regions – United

Kingdom, United States and New Zealand. The result of this

study enables to draw broad inferences to be drawn regarding the

preferences of foreign tourists for the products offered by different

destination and demand parameters of individual ones included

in each model. The major suggestions made that, to receive the

benefit of tourism services and to capture income from the

tourists it should be directed for tourism services and marketing.

The main findings of the study has generated new information on

the effects and sensitivity of economic parameters and their

influence over demand for international tourism, they should also

assist in formulating broad national policy measures directed

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towards maintain and enhancing relative competitiveness enjoyed

by individual destinations and developing strategic policies to

receive maximum gains from tourism.

CHAPTER-3

A Profile Of Sambalpur District:

Famous for its Sambalpuri Saree, the Sambalpur District is

the western part of state of Odisha. The District is surrounded by

Deogarh District in the East, Bargarh and Jharsuguda Districts

in the West, Sundargarh District in the North and Sonepur and

Angul Districts in the South. The District of Sambalpur has a

history full of events including Indian freedom struggle

representing the different section of the society. Sambalpur is

mentioned in the book of Ptomely as Sambalaka on the river

Manada. Sambalpur District was subsequently divided into four

separate Districts. Bargarh District was separated in 1993, and

Jharsuguda and Deogarh Districts were separated in 1994.

The District covering a geographical area of 6702 sq km lies

between 20 degree 40‟ to 22 degree 11‟ North Latitude and 82

degree 39‟ to 85 degree 15‟ East Longitude. Total population of

the District as per 2011 census is 10,41,099. Total male

population of the District is 5,26,877 whereas total female

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population is 5,14,222. The District has got total 1,91,827 SC

population and 3,55,261 ST population.

As per the administration of the District is concerned, the

District of Sambalpur has got 3 sub divisions namely Sambalpur,

Kuchinda and Rairakhol. There are 9 Tahasils, 9 Blocks, 23

Police stations, 1349 Revenue Villages and 136 Gram panchayats

functioning in the District.

Sambalpur District experiences extreme type of climate with

66 rainy days and 153 centimeters rainfall on an average per

annum. Most of the rainfall is confined to the months from June

to October visited by south west monsoon. Mercury rises upto 47

degree C during May with intolerable heat wave and falls as low

as 11.8 degree C during December with extreme cold. The rainfall

is highly uneven and irregular.

The economy of Sambalpur District is basically dependent

on agriculture and secondly no forests. Forests play an important

role in the economy in terms of contribution to revenue, Domestic

Product as well as dependence of people for livelihood. In the past

Sambalpur has been a great centre of diamond trade.

A Profile of SAMBALPUR TOURISM

Gudguda

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Gudguda, one of the most beautiful Picnic

Spot. Though Gudguda comes under

Sambalpur District, Many people‟s flock

this place from neighboring towns like

Deogarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and even Rourkela too. From

Jharsuguda, it takes only 1.5 hours to reach to the spot. The

Roads are fantastic after you cross Kolabira Village. Journey to

this place is very pleasant. You can hardly find any vehicles after

Kolabira Village.

This place is fully covered with dense forest. As soon as you

are about to enter the spot, you can find many Mango and Lichi

Orchards on both side of the roads. You can also hear chirping of

birds, gushing sound of waterfall etc. You will love this place as it

is a very peaceful place to spend your day away from your hectic

and busy life. Let us tell you that before entering to the exact

spot you need to cross a small waterfall, which can easily be

crossed if you have any four wheeler. Maruti 800 and Maruti Van

will have little difficulty in crossing this in Moonson time. This

Place has three Step by step waterfalls, these Waterfall have been

beautifully carved themselves through the rocks. This Place is

also good for Mountain Trekking. Do not forget to carry Trekking

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shoes along with you whenever you plan to visit this place. Let us

mention one more thing that the water flowing in this falls is

extremely chilly, one of the main reason is because waters are

hardly expose onsun raysas it is covered on all sides. Rest you

can easily know more about the spot once you see the

Photographs taken in that spot.

District Headquarter : Sambalpur

State Capital : Bhubaneswar

Nearest Railway Station : Sambalpur

Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

How to Reach :

Start your journey from Jharsuguda, take Kalimandir Road

( the road goes just paralleled to Over bridge road) reach

Kolabira. In Kolabira you have to take Kuchinda Road you will

reach straight away Kuchinda . If you have any confusion you

can ask anyone about Kuchinda Road. Reach Kuchinda take a

diversion after Petrol Pump go left inside the town and turn to

your immediate right and then you can find an Traffic Police

booth in middle of the road, take Left from that and drive straight

till you reach Kusmi. After reaching Kusmi you have to

immediate right after one primary school and drive about 10 k.m.

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to find a board of Gudguda there you have to take a right turn to

reach Gudguda Spot.

Best Time : October To March

Shree Shree Samaleswari:

Shree Shree Samaleswari, the presiding

deity of Sambalpur, is a strong religious

force in western part of Orissa and

Chhattisgarh state of India. On the

bank of the river Mahanadi the mother goddess Samaleswari is

worshipped from ancient times as Jagatjanani, Adishakti,

Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati. The region in which the temple

is situated has a rich cultural heritage. Sambalpur region is

popularly known as Hirakhanda from ancient times. Ptolemy has

described the place as Sambalak, Acording to Tavernir, the

French traveller, and Edward Gibbon, the English historian,

diamonds were exported to Rome from Sambalpur

District Headquarter : Sambalpur

State Capital : Odisha

Nearest Railway Station : Sambalpur

Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

How to Reach :

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This Place is about 7 Kilometers away from Private Bus

Stand and 2 KM from Sambalpur Railway station . One can find

taxis and auto rickshaw from Bus Stand and Railway Station.

Best Time : October To March

Huma, the Leaning Temple of

Lord Shiva:

A village in the Sambalpur

Subdivision, situated on the left

bank of the Mahanadi, 23 kms.

south of Sambalpur. The village contains the Leaning temple

dedicated to Lord Siva, which was built in the reign of Baliar

Singh, the fifth Raja of Sambalpur. The worship of Siva is said to

have been initiated by a milkman (Gauda), who daily crossed the

Mahanadi to a place on the bank where the underlying rock

croped out. Here he daily offered his dole of milk, which was at

once drunk up by the rock, and this miraculous circumstance led

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to enquiries, which ended in the construction of the present

temple. Huma is a place of pilgrimage, and is also visited by

strangers out of curosity to see the different kind of fish in the

river. A great fair takes place at the foothill in March every year

on the occasion of Sivratri. The presiding diety is Bimaleswar

Siva. The special types of fish found here are called as Kudo fish.

They are said to be so tame that they will eat sweets and other

foods from the hands of those who bathe close to the temple.

During auspicious days they are called by their names and given

the prasad of the God. Here nobody tries to catch them as they

are believed to be the assets of the God. Now about the main

point of attraction i.e. the tilted structure of temple. From the

investigation and interviews performed by our team, nobody able

to give satisfying reply. The surprising thing is, the main temple

tilted to one direction and other small temples tilted to some

other direction. And within the temple complex i.e. within the

boundaries of temple, everything found to be in tilted condition

including the boundaries.

District Headquarter : Sambalpur

State Capital : Bhubaneswar

Nearest Railway Station : Sambalpur

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Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

How to Reach :

This Temple is 28 Kilometers away from Sambalpur. There

are regular buses, taxis and shared auto rickshaw available from

Sambalpur to Huma.

Best Time : October To March

Cattle Island, A Natural Wonder:

Exists in one of the extreme point of

Hirakud Reservoir, a Natural wonder. It

is near to Kumarbandh village of

Belpahar-Banharpali range which is

about 90 kms from Sambalpur town.

But if someone travels through a motor lunch from Hirakud dam

it is quite nearer about 10 kms in the river. The island is nothing

but a sub-merged hill and prior to Hirakud Dam construction,

was a developed village. The specialty about the island is the

inhabitants, only comprises of cattle group of animals. During

the resettlement period, villagers left some of their cows and bulls

and when the dam construction is over the cattle settled down on

the hill-top. By the passage of time the nearby area filled up with

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the reservoir water and gave the shape of the hill-top looks like

an island. Being away from mankind, the cattle are wild in

nature and they never allow themselves to become the prey of

human-beings. As they spend whole of their life on the hill filled

up with dense forest, their shape and size are quite bigger in

comparison to the normal cattle. All are of white colour except a

very few. Very swift like other wild animals. People living adjacent

to the island sometime try to catch them, but rarely succeed in

capturing those animals. We always hear about the cattle as the

pet animals, but here is a contradiction, they can be also wild in

nature. The responsible factor being the surrounding

atmosphere.

District Headquarter : Sambalpur

State Capital : Bhubaneswar

Nearest Railway Station : Sambalpur

Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

How to Reach :

This Place is 90 Kilometers away from Sambalpur. One can

find regular buses, taxis and shared auto rickshaw from

Sambalpur.

Best Time : October To March

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Hirakud Dam:

Only 15 kms. north of Sambalpur, the

longest dam of the world stands in its lone

majesty across the great river Mahanadi,

which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq.Kms.,

more than twice the area of Shrilanka. The

bulk of Hirakud dam contains earth, concrete and masonry

materials sufficient to make a road 8 metres wide and pave it

from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and Amritsar to Dibrugarh in

Assam. From horizon to horizon the resorvoir forms the largest

artificial lake in Asia with an area of 746 Sq.Kms. and a shore

line over 640 Kms. A twenty-one Kilometres drive on the dyke

offers a unique experience of calm serenity and majesty of

nature. One can enjoy the sight of mighty Hirakud dam and the

fantastic expanse of water from the top of the revolving minarate

called Gandhi Minar.

District Headquarter : Sambalpur

State Capital : Bhubaneswar

Nearest Railway Station : Sambalpur

Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

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How to Reach :

This Place is 15 Kilometers away from Sambalpur. One can

find regular buses, taxis and shared auto rickshaw from

Sambalpur.

Best Time : October To March

Sambalpur Town:

The old township of Sambalpur is a land

of temples - the temples of Liakhai,

Madanmohan, Satyabadi, Bariha,

Brahampura, Dadhibamana, Timini and

Gopalji Revals the influence of Vaishnava tradition in Sambalpur.

Also the people are worshippers of both Shiva and Shakti. The

Shiva Temple atop Budharaja Hills, Maneswar Shiva Temple at

Maneswar, Gupteswar, Balunkeswar, Loknath alongwith the

temples of the Goddess Samaleswari, Pataneswari, Batmangala,

Budhimaa, Mahamayi etc. symbolize the co-exsistence of the

Shiva and Shakti. The silent leaning temple of Huma challenges

the architectural technique of the leaning tower of Pisa. The two

Mosques and the two Churches in the Town speak of the secular

outlook of the people of Sambalpur.

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District Headquarter : Sambalpur

State Capital : Bhubaneswar

Nearest Railway Station : Sambalpur

Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

How to Reach :

Sambalpur has two railway stations, the main Khetrajpur

and the Sambalpur Road Station. The main station is about 3 km

from the city centre whereas the second one is a little closer and

most trains also stop here. Sambalpur by Bus - There are also

two bus stands (Govt. and the private), about 3 km from the city

centre, the main VSS Marg Bus stand, Private bus stand. The

private stand has more regular services to major towns in the

area. Regular buses go to Bhubaneswar, Puri and Cuttack.

Private operated Video Coaches also leave at night from

Sambalpu main roads for Bhubaneswar and Raipur (in

Chhattisgarh). Taxis and auto rickshaws are available for visiting

the places of interest and for excursions.

Best Time : October To March

Burla:

Burla is a locality in Sambalpur city in the

state of Odisha, India. It earlier had a Notified

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Area Council till 2014 after which it was included in Sambalpur

city under Sambalpur Municipal Corporation It was earlier a

small town on the banks of Mahanadi. The communication for

this area is excellent. One can reach this place by road with

National Highway 6 which is one of the busiest trunk routes

in India as it connects Hazira to Kolkata. And by train Hirakud

Railway Station, which is at one end of the town and a walking

distance from the Mahanadi Coal Limited.

Kuchinda:

Kuchinda is a town and a notified area

council in Sambalpur district in the Indian

state of Odisha. It is located about 80

kilometres from the district headquarters of

Sambalpur and about 48 km away from Jharsuguda.

 Ushakothi is a wildlife sanctuary

harboring elephants, tigers, gours,

sambars, black panthers, deer, spotted

deer, bears and other animals.

 Kandhara is the birthplace of poet Bhima Bhoi, the great

propounder of Mahima Dharma, and a pilgrimage-cum-

sightseeing spot.

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 Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is like an emerald nestled in the

serene blue waters of Hirakud Reservoir. Made a sanctuary in

1985, it comprises Lohara Reserve Forest, Lohara and

Debrigarh Reserve Forests of Barapahad Hills. Debrigarh

means “The abode of the Goddess”. It is 40 km from

Sambalpur. Dhodrokusum, the main entry gate, is 12 km from

Hirakud Reservoir, at the end of the right dyke of Hirakud

Dam. At Debrigarh, there are vehicle safaris and boat rides

available to view more than 50,000 migratory birds

from Siberia and other cold regions. It is a natural habitat for

jaguars, sambars, black panthers, deer, spotted deer and wild

bears.

 Sambalpur city boasts of several temples of Liakhai,

Madanmohan, Satyabadi, Bariha, Brahampura,

Dadhibamana, Timini, Gopalji, Budharaja Shiva Temple,

Maneswar Shiva Temple, Gupteswar, Balunkeswar, Loknath,

the Goddess Samaleswari, Pataneswari, Batmangala,

Budhimaa, Mahamayi, and others, as well as Sambalpuri

handlooms.

 Nrusinghanath is a place in Paikmal, with a beautiful waterfall

and it is one of the most popular tourist places of the Kosal

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region. A 500-year-old temple dedicated to the Hindu

godNarasimha is also situated there. One more interesting fact

is that the God is worshiped here in the form of a cat as

compared to the general Lion-man idol of the god. The God

Narsimha is known here as "Marzara Kesari" in the Kosli

language.

 Balangir is the modern capital of the ex-Patna State and its

current district headquarters. It is famous for numerous

Sambalpuri Saree shops, Samaleswari Temple, Patneswari

Temple, Nrusinghanath Temple, Santoshi mata Temple, Gopal

jee Temple, Sailashree Palace, Rajendra Park.

 Patnagarh is the ancient capital of the kingdom of Patna, and

is famous for its 12th-century Someswar Siva Temple and

Patneswari Temple.

 Ranipur-Jharial is famous for the Hypaethral Temple of sixty-

four yoginis and for being a place of confluence of religious

faiths,

includingSaivism, Buddhism, Vaisnavism and Tantrism.

 Kusangei Temple in Kusang is an 11th-century temple of Maa

Kusangei and it is a fine example of the Kosali architecture.

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 Harishankar is the most popular tourist place of Kosal. It is

famous for its 15th-century Vishnu, Shiva and Bhairavi

Temple. It stands on the scenic southern slope of the

Gandhamardan Hills, which are complemented by a perennial

stream. It is also known for its natural sliding rock where one

can waterslide while having a bath under the waterfall.

 Three remarkable Buddhist statues are situated

in Boudh town. At Shyamsundarpur village and Pragalapur

village are the 9th century. Rameswar Temple; Jogindra Villa

Palace; Hanuman Temple, Chandra Chuda & Matengeswar

Temple; Gandharadi Temple, Padmatola Sanctuary, and

Nayakpada Cave.

 Pradhanpat is a waterfall on the Pradhanpat hill.

 Vikramkhol is a site with pictographic inscriptions.

 Koilighugar Waterfall is locateed at Lakhanpur.

 Yogimatha is a site with cave paintings.

 Sonepur town is known as the „Second Varanasi of India‟

abode. There are several temples and gardens, including

Suvarnameru, which is on the left bank of the river Tel,

towards the southwest of its confluence with the river

Mahanadi.

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 Khaliapali is a Mahima shrine.

 Khandadharoffers Miriglotah, a waterfall.

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CHAPTER-4

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Growth and performance of tourism in Sambalpur:

The numbers of tourists are increasing in all states of the countries due to

population growth and improvement in standard of living of the people. The

domestic tourists continuously increasing to Sambalpur but foreign tourists

decreased in 2007-08 and 2008-09. The trend and pattern of tourist visit to

Sambalpur are given below in Table-1.

Table -1 number and change of tourists in Sambalpur from 2007 to

2017

% % %

YEAR DOMESTIC CHANGE FOREIGN CHANGE TOTAL CHANGE

2007-08 31,62,533 6.1 21,971 -14.1 31,84,510 5.8

2008-09 34,29,027 8.4 23,488 6.9 34,52,515 8.3

2009-10 38,05,968 11 25,556 8.8 38,31,410 10

2010-11 43,26,002 13.7 30,300 18.6 43,56,748 13.6

2011-12 46,95,647 8.5 35,731 17.9 47,31,378 8.5

2012-13 53,77,123 14.5 39,407 10.3 54,16,585 14.2

2013-14 62,10,586 15.5 43,311 9.9 62,53,897 15.1

2014-15 64,82,213 4.37 42,303 -2.32 65,24,516 4.20

2015-16 71,70,079 9.59 47,105 11.35 71,51,184 9.2

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2016-17 77,70,741 9.38 53,212 12.96 78,23,953 9.1

MEAN 52,42,992 36,238.4 52,72,632

SD* 16,13,004 10,639.00 16,14,294

CV**

ADF Non Non Non

TEST*** stationary stationary stationary

Source –economic survey, Sambalpur, 2016-17

*Standard deviation, ** Coefficient of variation, *** Augmented Dicky

fuller test for stationary of time series data.

In the year 2007-08 the total number of domestic tourist was 31,

62,533 and foreign tourist was only 21,971. There is 6.1% change in domestic

tourist compared to previous year. There is continuous rise in next three year.

The percent chase is 13.7 percent in 2010-11. Then there is an increase to 14.5

in 2012 & in 2013. Total domestic and foreign tourists in Sambalpur have

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increase by 5.9%in the year 2007-08. In the year 2010-11, there was 13.7%

increase in tourists but it came down to 9.4% in 2016-17.

Seasonal variation of tourists in Sambalpur:

The weather condition is an important determinant of tourist visit to India &

Odisha Sambalpur. Since Sambalpur has hot climate during April to June and

rain from July to September, this period is called lean tourism season. Peak

tourism season is October to march. The seasonal variation of tourist visits to

Sambalpur is presented in table-2. Total tourist (Both domestic and foreign)

visit to our state during the whole year 2015 were 64, 02.411 in 2016 were 69,

37,194 and in 2017 it increase to 76, 42,047. Tourist visit to our state both

domestic and foreign during January-June in 2015 were 29,61,925 in 2016 it

was 32,08.254 and in 2017 it increase to 35,51,604. Tourist visit to our state

both domestic and foreign during july-December 2015 were 34,40,486 in 2016

37,28,937 which increased to 40,90,443 in 2017.

Table-2 domestic and foreign tourist visit in Sambalpur during peak

and lean period

2015 2016 2017

(a) visits during the whole year 64,02,411 69,37,194 76,42,047

*increase/decrease 4,15,641 5,34,783 7,04,853

*change in percent 6.94% 8.35% 10.16%

(b) visit during january-june 29,61,925 32,08,254 35,51,604

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*increase/decrease 3,62,859 2,46,329 3,43,350

*change in percent 13.96% 8.35% 10.70%

© visit during july-December 34,40,486 37,28,937 40,90,443

*increase/decrease 52,782 2,88,451 3,61,506

*change in percent 1.56% 8.38% 9.69%

(d) visit during January-march &

October December (peak period) 37,28,022 40,54,236 45,19,543

*increase/decrease 2,45,819 3,26,214 4,65,307

*change in percent 7.06% 8.75% 11.47%

(e) visit during april-september(learn

period) 26,74,389 28,82,955 31,22,504

*increase/decrease 1,69,822 2,08,566 2,39,549

*change in percent 6.78% 7.79% 8.31%

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Tourist Visit in Sambalpur Dist

2015
2017 31%
36%

2016
33%

Total tourist visit to Sambalpur during peak period that is January-march &

October –December was 37,28,022 in 2016. Tourists visit to our state both

domestic and foreign during april-september (lean period) in 2016 was

26,74,389 which increased to 31,22,504 in 2017. The percent change us

approximately 6% to 7% in Sambalpur over the years.

Season wise foreign tourists have wide variation over the year which is

shown in Table-3.

Table -3 season wise foreign tourist visits in Sambalpur

2015 2016 2017

(a) visits during the whole year 43,966 45,684 50,432

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*increase/decrease 2,086 1,718 478

*change in percent 4.98% 3.90% 10.39%

(b) visit during january-june 23,742 22,623 24,935

*increase/decrease 1,712 (-)119 2,312

*change in percent 7.77% (-)4.71% 1022%

© visit during july-December 20,224 23,061 25,497

*increase/decrease 374 2,837 2,436

*change in percent 1.88% 14.02% 10.56%

(d) visit during January-march & October

December (peak period) 29,044 28,091 31,195

*increase/decrease 1,434 (-)953 3,104

*change in percent 5.19% (-)13.28% 11.05%

(e) visit during april-september(learn

period) 14,922 17,593 19,237

*increase/decrease 652 276 1,644

*change in percent 4.57% 17.89% 9.34%

Data of tourism department, of Sambalpur & authors calculation

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Foreign Tourist Visit

52,000

50,000

48,000

46,000
Foreign Tourist Visit
44,000

42,000

40,000
2015 2016 2017

In the whole year 2015, 43,966 foreign tourists came to Sambalpur

which was 4.98% to the total number of tourists. The foreign tourists visit to

Sambalpur during January-june in 2 015 was 23,724. The foreign tourist visits

to Sambalpur during july-December in 2015 was 20,244. The foreign tourist

visit to Sambalpur during January- march (peak period) was 29,044 which is

5.19%.the foreign tourists visit to Sambalpur during April –September (lean

period) was 14,922 that is 4.57% to total tourists visit. The foreign tourists

visits to Sambalpur during july-December 2017 were 25,497. The percent is

10.56%. The foreign tourist visit to Sambalpur during January-march (peak

period) were 31,195 and the percent is 11.05 %.the tourist visit to Sambalpur

during april-september 2017 (lean period) was 19,237 which is 9.34%.

The seasonal variation of domestic tourist to Sambalpur is given in table-4.

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Table -4 seasonal variation of domestic tourist visit in

Sambalpur

2015 2016 2017

(a) visits during the whole year 63,58,445 68,91,510 75,91,615

*increase/decrease 4,13,555 3,33,055 7,00,105

*change in percent 6.96% 8.38% 10.16%

(b) visit during january-june 29,38,183 31,85,631 35,26,669

*increase/decrease 3,61,147 2,47,448 3,41,038

*change in percent 14.01% 8.42% 10.70%

© visit during july-December 34,20,262 37,05,879 40,64,946

*increase/decrease 52,408 2,85,617 3,59,067

*change in percent 1.56% 8.35% 9.69%

(d) visit during January-march &

October December (peak period) 36,98,978 40,26,145 44,88,348

*increase/decrease 2,44,385 3,27,167 4,62,203

*change in percent 7.07% 8.84% 11.48%

(e) visit during april-september(learn

period) 26,59,467 28,65,365 31,03,267

*increase/decrease 1,69,170 2,05,898 2,37,902

*change in percent 6.79% 7.74% 8.30%

Source-data of tourism department, Sambalpur & authors calculation

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The total domestic tourist 63,58,445 who visited Sambalpur during 2017

which is 6.96%.the domestic tourist visit to Sambalpur during july-September

2015 are 34,20,262(1.56%).The domestic tourist visit to Sambalpur during

January-march (peak period) were 36,98,978 & the percent is 7.70% is 8.35%.

The foreign tourist visit to Sambalpur during july-December 2017

are40,64,946(9.69%). The foreign tourist visit to Sambalpur during January-

march (peak period) was 44,88,348(11.48%). So the analysis indicates that

there is a significant increase of tourists every year in the state in spite of

seasonal variations.

Domestic Tourist

76,00,000
74,00,000
72,00,000
70,00,000
68,00,000
66,00,000 Domestic Tourist
64,00,000
62,00,000
60,00,000
58,00,000
56,00,000
2015 2016 2017

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Findings:

 I find that, tourism generates local employment, directly in the

tourism sector and in support and resource management

sectors.

 I find that, tourism stimulates profitable domestic industries,

hotels and other lodging facilities, restaurants and food

services, transportation systems, handicrafts and guide

services.

 Improved road systems and infrastructure that contributes to

the entire destination can be justified and supported by the

benefits from tourism development.

Suggestions:

 Tourism can enhance local cultural awareness.

 Tourism can generate revenue to help pay for the prevention of

archaeological sites, historic buildings and districts.

 Increases availability of recreation facilities and opportunities.

 Despite criticism about the alteration of cultures to

unacceptable levels, the sharing of cultural knowledge and

experience can be beneficial for hosts and guests of tourism

destinations and can result in the revival of local traditions

and crafts.

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Conclusion:

Tourism forms a significant aspect of the service sector

which contributes largely to the Indian economic development.

Odisha tourism industry is growing rapidly more than the

preceding years. The scope of tourism has varied branches very

often depending upon the purpose and circumstance under

which the activity is being taken up. Now the unique tourism

arteries that have gained momentum are health tourism (Medical

tourism), religious tourism, sports tourism, educational tourism,

agri. tourism etc. with proper government incubation, tourism

sectors are gaining more and more importance due its

employment, rural development and profitability etc. the present

growth rate of tourism sectors can be sustained and it is also

have a value addition and can accelerate further growth. Hence it

is concluded that the growth and prospect of Odisha tourism is

bright.

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Bibliography:

Www.Sambalpur.Nic.In

Www.Wikipedia.In

Www.Tripadvisor.In

Www.Orissatourism.Org

Www.Holidify.Com

Www.otdc.com

Books Reference:

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 Odisha Tourism

 Anukramanika

Newspaper Reference:-

 The times of India

 The Samaj

 Kadambini

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