Hindalco Industries Ltd, Hirakud

Our unit of Hindalco Industries Ltd is based in Hirakud, in the Sambalpur district. If you visit us, you’ll find us in the Hindalco Colony at Quarter Number E2/9. Hirakud is famous for the dam, but for us, it’s just home and work. This is a company town through and through. Living in the colony means your neighbors are also your coworkers. It’s a unique way to live because the work never really feels far away. We’ve been part of the Hirakud landscape for a long time. The office itself is part of the housing area, so it’s very casual. You might see people walking their dogs or kids cycling past the window while we are reviewing reports. It’s a very green area compared to the dusty mining sites. The air is a bit fresher here near the water. We don't have big meetings with people in suits. Most of the time, we are in our regular clothes, just keeping the operations running smoothly. The pace of life in Sambalpur is steady and not too rushed. We have our own little world inside the colony with shops and basic amenities. It’s an honest, simple lifestyle. Most of the staff have been here for decades, and their families have grown up in these quarters. We just focus on our responsibilities for Hindalco and enjoy the quiet life that Hirakud offers to all the families living here.