Historical/MemorialFree entry

Sahid Smruti Stambha (Papadahandi Martyrs Memorial)

Papadahandi, Nabarangpur

About this place

Sahid Smruti Stambha at Papadahandi is a poignant freedom fighter memorial standing on the banks of the Tuni River, 12 kilometers from Nabarangpur, commemorating one of Odisha's documented mass martyrdom events of the independence struggle.

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Getting there

Nearest railway

Nabarangpur RS (30 km)

Nearest airport

Jeypore Airport (85 km)

By road

Good — Papadahandi town; state highway

Plan your visit

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

0.5–1 hours needed

Free entry

Kid friendly Accessible

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