Jeypore, (Oriya: ) is the largest town in the Koraput district of Orissa, India. Along with Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Rourkela, Balasore, Puri and Berhampur, Jeypore is one of the prominent places of Orissa. It is encompassed by hills of the Eastern Ghats and the more famous Araku hills on three sides like a horse shoe with the western side opening up to Chattisgarh in central India. It is the business hub for the district and South Orissa. Jeypore is an ancient town with a niche in the history of Orissa. The town in is surrounded by forests with mostly Sal (Dalbergia Latifolia) and teak (Tectona Grandis) trees. The town was the capital of the local king in the olden times and is known for its ancient forts, palaces and temples. The major language spoken in this region is Oriya. Though Oriya is predominantly spoken in Jeypore, there is a diverse cultural mix with people speaking in Telugu and Hindi as well. Jeypore, being situated at the middle of the south-west horn of...
