Directorate of Prison and Correctional Services| Bhanjanagar Special Sub-Jail

Shri Dandapani Patra

Superintendent Office Tel.No :0821241061

Joined Since	January 8, 2021

Introduction

Bhanjanagar Special sub jail was set up in 1836 on the land of Ghumusar, Bhanjanagar Special Sub Jail is the 2nd largest Prison in Ganjam District. Now this jail is running a new building since 08.04.2019 which is inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha SJ. Naveen Pattanaik on 18.02.2019. This jail is a Model Prison of Odisha. It equipped with most advanced security systems including CCTV camera Surveillance, X. Ray Scanner, Hand Held metal detector, Door framed metal detector etc.

History of Jail

Sanction Strength of Prisoners

Prisoners Type	Actual Strength	Present Strength	Vacant
Male	250	287	00
Feamle	50	12	38
Total	300	290

Facilities

Drinking Water:
Water is being supplied to the Jail through 07 Nos. of submersible pumps and also through P.H.D. water supply system. Over Head Tanks are also available for preservation of Water for use of the inmates. Three Aqua guard is in running condition and one water cooler-cum-purifier, have been installed in the Jail for supply of pure and safe drinking water to the inmates. One tube wall and One deep well also available for bathing purpose of inmates.
Jail Hospital:
The post of full time Medical Officer is lying vacant since the Year of 2003. One Medical Officer from Sub Divisional Hospital, Bhanjanagar visits the Jail once in a month. One Pharmacist is posted in Jail to look into the health aspect of Prisoners. In case of serious illness, the patient prisoners are shifted to S. D. Hospital, Bhanjnagar as well as M.K.C.G Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur through Police escort and on emergency through Jail guard for specialized treatment. The Medicines are purchased from local market as per advice of the Medical Officer.
Recreational Activities:
The inmates are provided with T.V. Sets with DTH connection facilities, Carom board, Chess, Ludoo set and Volley Balls to pass their Leisure hours. The Daily Odia News Papers and library books are also provided to the inmates for reading purpose.
Spiritual Activities:
The staffs of Prajapita Brahma Kumari IswariyaBiswa Vidyalaya is coming to the Jail at regular interval to deliver spiritual discourses for mental change of the inmates. Reformation programme like Bhajan, Kirtan are being conducted in this Jail at regular interval.
Telephone Facility:
There are 03 Nos. of Land Line Telephone available in the Jail for use of Jail inmates to contact with their family members and advocates as and when required.
C.C. T.V :
The C.C.T.V. installed in the Interview Room and Administrative block are functioning well and other 39 Thirty nine new CCTV cameras including one PTZ camera are installed for inside and outside of the Jail.
V.C System:
The V.C. System has been functioning well inside the Jail and connect the Hon’ble Court when required for production of inmates.

Important Places

Staff Pattern

Designation	Strength
Jailor-cum- Superintendent	01
Jail Medical Officer	01
Assistant jailor	01
Sub Assistant jailor	01
Pharmacist	01
Teacher	01
Chief Warder	03
Warder	23
Female Warder	02

Inner Area Land
Area of Jail Garden/Outer Area Land
Total Jail Area Land	Acre 17.86 Dec

Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services

Government of Odisha

Bhanjanagar Special Sub-Jail

Berhampur Circle