[1] The emblem of the state was two peacocks, for according to legend the ancestors of the rulers had originated from a peafowl's eyes.

[2][1] The state included a vast mountainous area inhabited by many different people, such as the Santal, Munda, Ho and Kisan.

The rulers of Mayurbhanj state were descendants of the Bhanj dynasty of the Khijjinga mandala of the ancient local Kshatriya lineage.

[7] Mayurbhanj State had been under Maratha rule during the 18th century and paid an annual tribute of 6000 rupees.

The first section of 52 km from Rupsa to Baripada railway station being opened for traffic on 20 January 1905.