Kirandul

Locations :

Lattitude: 18.6336°N N,
Longitude: 81.2574°E E
Best Time to Visit : September to March

Weather :

Summer : 28°C to 40°C
Winter : 08°C to 20°C
Monsoon : 19°C to 29°C

Kirandul is a small city located in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. The city of Kirandul was once part of princely state of Bastar and prospered under King Annama Deva of Kakatiya dynasty. Kirandul is known for its rich iron ore mines, which were found by Japanese Steel Mills back in 1955-66. Kirandul is surrounded by dense forest, hills and waterfall. Some area of interest in Kirandul and around are Danteshwari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Sati, Batissa Temple, which is a Shiva temple, Bailadila Iron Ore, which was discovered in 1955 and is spread over 40 km, Kadampal Tailing Dam and Kirandul Iron Ore Mines.

Main Attractions
  • Batissa Temple, Kirandul: The Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva is an architectural marvel. It consists of eight columns and four rows. The symmetrical design of the temple is alluring and evidence of the rich heritage of the town.
  • Kadampal Tailing Dam, Kirandul: It is located in Kirandul is a tailing dam, that is, one which is built on the unprocessed remains of iron mines. This dam has primarily being constructed to provide electricity and water for irrigation to the town.
  • Kirandul Iron Ore Mines, Kirandul: The Kirandul Iron Ore Mine is a massive repository of superior quality of iron, which is transported to factories and industries across the country.
 



Shopping
  • Local Markets
Things To Do
Places to Worship:
  • Batissa Temple
  • Danteshwari Temple
Places of Entertainment:
 
Malls, multiplex and amusement parks are not available in Kirandul. Entertainments in this town is mainly depends local cinema halls, which are located across the city.
 
Getting There
  • By Air – Raipur Airport (385 km) is the nearest airport to Kirandul city. Raipur is connected by air to major cities such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi.
  • By Railway – Kirandul (KRDL) is a part of the East Coast Railway line and is a terminus station on the rail line from Topokal. The Kirandul - Vishakhapatnam Passenger Train and Hirakhand Express from Bhubaneswar are the only trains that halt at Kirandul.
  • By Road – Kirandul can be easily reached by CSRTC bus services from various parts of Chhattisgarh state and other major cities.
 
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