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Angul district

Angul is a district of central Odisha, India, with its headquarters at the town of Angul. Formed in 1993 from part of Dhenkanal district, it includes the former princely states of Talcher, Pal Lahara and Athmallik and the British-ruled area of Angul. Rich in coal, it is a centre of mining, power generation and the aluminium industry.

Angul district
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Mentioned in 3 state histories

Talcher StateAthmallik StatePal Lahara State

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Angul district. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/angul-district
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