Angul District is a centrally located district in the state of Orissa, which forms a part of the Indian subcontinent. The Angul District came into existence on 1st April 1993. This district covers a geographical area of 6232 square kilometers. According to the census of 2001 the population of Angul District is about 11.40 lakhs. This district is situated in the central part of Orissa and makes a significant contribution towards the rich and glorious culture of the state as well as its socio-economic development. Two rivers Mahanadi and Bramhani rush through the district of Angul making it fertile. Natural resources are found in abundance in the Angul District and make a major contribution to the maximum amount of revenues to the state government. It is because of this reason that it is the most strategically advanced district. Angul District is the site for many big industries like National Aluminum Company (NALCO), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Heavy water Plant, Talcher, Indian Aluminum Product Ltd. the great natural beauties and resources, famous temples, unique puppet dances signify the rich culture and tradition of this district. Apart from animal husbandry and agriculture, Angul District has a flourishing mining industry as well. The district of Angul also provides proper education to all the inhabitants. Several schools, colleges, technical and medical institutions are established in this district to help the locals derive maximum benefits out of it.

The district headquarters is just about 150 kilometers from the capital of the state Bhubaneshwar. The district headquarters is situated on the National Highway No.42. The Angul District is well accessible from all the corners of the Indian state of Orissa. Angul District is well discovered for its hot spring named Athamallik. The ranger`s training and colleges providing training programs to police also find its existence in this district. Angul District also offers a host of tourist attractions covered with lush green forests and rocky hills. Among them, the most popular ones are Bhimkund, Baranpal, Bulajhara, Binikei, Handapa-Patrapada, Pitha, Hingula, Khuludi, Talcher, Rengali and Tikarapara. The place called Talcher is situated at a distance of 65 kilometers and is famous for coalmines, thermal power project, and heavy water project and fertilizer factory. In the region of Bhimkund, one can see the sleeping statue of Lord Vishnu, which is at a distance of 28 kilometers from Talcher. The place called NALCO is famous for the aluminum factory. The hot spring, which forms one of the major tourist attractions in Angul District, is known as Deulijhar and is situated at a distance of 5 kilometers from Athagarh. Another very famous tourist spot is Tikarapada, which is situated at a distance of 60 kilometers from Angul District. Over here one can visit the famous Gharial Crocodile Sanctuary and Satakosia George of River Mahanadi amidst the evergreen woodlands. Being the central landmark of Orissa, Angul District continues to enthrall the tourists with its charm and beauty.