Mahendragiri
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Overview
Mahendragiri, about 1,501 m high, is a prominent peak of the Eastern Ghats in Gajapati district of Odisha.
It is rich in medicinal plants and has old temples linked with the legend of Parashurama. In 2022 Odisha declared about 4,250 ha of the hill a Biodiversity Heritage Site, the state's second.
It is often named in questions on the Eastern Ghats, although Arma Konda in Andhra Pradesh is higher.
Geography and key facts
- Height: about 1,501 m
- Gajapati district, Odisha
- Eastern Ghats
- Temples linked to Parashurama; medicinal plants
Why it matters for UPSC
Prelims (2026) asked about features associated with this region. Remember the highest peaks of each range.
Note for UPSC
A prominent Eastern Ghats peak in Gajapati district, Odisha. Height: about 1,501 m (Wikidata).
Expect questions on the range a peak belongs to and on arranging peaks or ranges in order.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2026 · Q24Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India ? Select the answer using the code given below :…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Mahendragiri.
Key facts
- Type
- Peak
- State / UT
- Odisha
- Height
- 1,501 m (about)
- Coordinates
- 18.966°N, 84.365°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 1 question · 2026
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.