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Importants of Nilagiri :
Nilagiri was one of the princely states of Pre-independent India. This state was
established by a tribal chieftain named “Nilo Sardar” during the second half of 18th
century. So it is believed that the place “Nilagiri” is named after its founder Nilo
Sardar. Further, Nilagiri is the first princely state merged with Indian sovereignty after
independence. So the history of Nilagiri Contributes a glorious chapter to the whole
country. The eminent freedom fighter like Late Kailash Chandra Mohanty, Banamali
Das, Balaram Raj and others of this princely state took leadership and organized
mass agitation against the dictatorial rule of the then king Kishore Chandra Mardaraj
Harichandan (1925 - 1947) in particular and against the British rule in general. At
last the king was stepped down on 14th November, 1947.
The religious and socio-cultural scenario of Nilagiri is over-dominated by tribal
people. Because about 70% of its total population belongs to the communities of
Banavasis, Adivasis, backward classes, Un-privileged sections etc. The tourist spots
Panchalingeswar (Shiv temple), Bhudarchandi temple at Sajanagarh, Shree
Jagannath temple at Nilagiri etc. are situated within 8 kilometers radius of the
college. The Scenic forest sanctuary Kuldiha is an attractive spot of Nilagiri.
NILAGIRI WOMENS DEGREE COLLEGE – A BRIEF HISTORY :
Nilagiri Womens degree college was established in 1993 with a vision of
quality higher education to the unprivileged girls of the whole Nilagiri Sub-Division it
was a long awaited dream of the enlightened mass of the locality to facilitate higher
education at the door step one of the eminent educationists and social activists
Er. Diptikanta Mohapatra in association with Sadasiv Ratha, Ratnakar Behera,
Mr. Chittaranjan Sarangi (Ex. M.L.A), Late Er. Damodar Mohapatra, Nirmal Chandra
Mohapatra, and others took a noble attempt to established this college for the poor
and aspirant girls of this locality.
The College started functioning in the premises of Ratnakar Town High
School, Baligohiri with the permission of School Management in 1993.The college
was shifted to its present campus in 1995.subsequently it was upgraded to a degree
college in the year 2000 with permission, recognition, and affiliation by the Deptt. of
Higher Education Govt. of Odisha with Arts stream presently. The sanctioned
strength of the Degree wing is 288 with Hons. subject in Pol. Science, Sanskrit and
Home Science.
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