Kalahandi
State: Odisha (OD) Statehood: 26 January 1950 10160 Views
Kalahandi district is located in the state of Odisha, India. It is situated in the western part of the state and is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The district headquarters is in Bhawanipatna, which is also the largest city in Kalahandi.
Kalahandi has a diverse population comprising various ethnic groups, including the indigenous people. The district is known for its vibrant tribal culture and traditions. The major tribes found in Kalahandi are the Bhunjias, Kondhs, and Souras. These tribes have their unique customs, rituals, and art forms that add to the cultural fabric of the region.
List of Chief Ministers of Odisha
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krushna Chandra Gajapati | 1 April 1936 to 19 July 1937 |
| 2 | Bishwanath Das | 19 July 1937 to 4 November 1939 |
| 3 | Krushna Chandra Gajapati | 29 November 1941 to 29 June 1944 |
| 4 | Harekrushna Mahatab | 23 April 1946 to 15 August 1947 |
| 5 | Harekrushna Mahatab | 15 August 1947 to 12 May 1950 |
| 6 | Nabakrushna Choudhuri | 12 May 1950 to 20 February 1952 |
| 7 | Nabakrushna Choudhuri | 20 February 1952 to 19 October 1956 |
| 8 | Harekrushna Mahatab | 19 October 1956 to 6 April 1957 |
| 9 | Harekrushna Mahatab | 6 April 1957 to 22 May 1959 |
| 10 | Harekrushna Mahatab | 22 May 1959 to 25 February 1961 |
| 11 | *President Rule* | 25 February 1961 to 23 June 1961 |
| 12 | Biju Patnaik | 23 June 1961 to 2 October 1963 |
| 13 | Biren Mitra | 2 October 1963 to 21 February 1965 |
| 14 | Sadashiva Tripathy | 21 February 1965 to 8 March 1967 |
| 15 | Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo | 8 March 1967 to 9 January 1971 |
| 16 | *President Rule* | 11 January 1971 to 3 April 1971 |
| 17 | Bishwanath Das | 3 April 1971 to 14 June 1972 |
| 18 | Nandini Satpathy | 14 June 1972 to 3 March 1973 |
| 19 | *President Rule* | 3 March 1973 to 6 March 1974 |
| 20 | Nandini Satpathy | 6 March 1974 to 16 December 1976 |
| 21 | *President Rule* | 16 December 1976 to 29 December 1976 |
| 22 | Binayak Acharya | 29 December 1976 to 30 April 1977 |
| 23 | *President Rule* | 30 April 1977 to 26 June 1977 |
| 24 | Nilamani Routray | 26 June 1977 to 17 February 1980 |
| 25 | *President Rule* | 17 February 1980 to 9 June 1980 |
| 26 | Janaki Ballabh Patnaik | 9 June 1980 to 10 March 1985 |
| 27 | Janaki Ballabh Patnaik | 10 March 1985 to 7 December 1989 |
| 28 | Hemananda Biswal | 7 December 1989 to 5 March 1990 |
| 29 | Biju Patnaik | 5 March 1990 to 15 March 1995 |
| 30 | Janaki Ballabh Patnaik | 15 March 1995 to 17 February 1999 |
| 31 | Giridhar Gamang | 17 February 1999 to 6 December 1999 |
| 32 | Hemananda Biswal | 6 December 1999 to 5 March 2000 |
| 33 | Naveen Patnaik | 5 March 2000 to 16 May 2004 |
| 34 | Naveen Patnaik | 16 May 2004 to 21 May 2009 |
| 35 | Naveen Patnaik | 21 May 2009 to 21 May 2014 |
| 36 | Naveen Patnaik | 21 May 2014 to 29 May 2019 |
| 37 | Naveen Patnaik | 29 May 2019 to Incumbent |