FOREST - KANDHAMAL
 
Kandhamal has an area of 5709.83 Sq. KM under forest cover, approximately 71.18 % of the total geographical area.
Sl. No. Classification of Forest.

Area in Sq.km 
1 Reserve Forests. 2010
2 Demarcated Protected Forests. 1583
3 Un-demarcated Forests. 202
4 Other Forests. 1914.83
  Total 5709.83

The rich and varied forests of the district have a considerable NTFP potential. Some of the major items which contribute to the rural economy are: Kendu leaf, Sal leaf, Siali leaves, Sal seeds, Mahua, Tamarind, Amla, Harida and Bahada, etc. 

Kandhamal district comprises two forest divisions namely Balliguda Territorial Division & Phulbani Territorial Division. The area of Balliguda (T) Division extends over 5 C.D Blocks  namely Balliguda, Tumudibandh, Kotagarh, Daringibadi and K.Nuagam.. Phulbani (T) Division covers 7 C.D Blocks namely Phulbani, Khajuripada, Phiringia, Raikia, G.Udayagiri, Tikabali, and Chakapad. The total Forest Area under different categories in Balliguda & Phulbani division  is 3024.46 & 2683.37 Sq. Kms as per DLC report.

These forest divisions comprises as follows with their area of jurisdictions. 

Sl. No.

Name of Forest

 Balliguda - No. of Blocks Phulbani - No. of Blocks
1 Reserved Forests 61 55
2 Demarcated Protected Forests 35 23
3 Village Forests 111 122