The erstwhile capital of the ex-state of Talcher it is one of the fast growing industrial areas of Orissa. The establishment of Talcher Thermal Power Station, the largest coal-based Fertiliser plant, Heavy Water Plant and the Talcher Collieries have greatly enhanced the importance of the place.

Getting There
By Air
The nearest airport for approaching the places of interest in the district of Angul is at Bhubaneswar (160-km), which is connected with New Delhi , Calcutta , Chennai, Mumbai , Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Nagpur by boeing flights.

By Rail
Talcher railway station on S. E. Railway.

By Road
20-km from Angul and 65-km from Dhenkanal , it is connected with N.H. 42 by N.H. 23 at Banarpal. Regular bus services are also available from here.

Nearby Cities
Angul: 20km Dhenkanal: 65-km Bhimkand: 30-km Samal: 20-km