The Department of Anthropology was established in the year 2016 along with the establishment of this college itself offering a three-year BA program. It has an intake capacity of 64 sheets. It has a properly resourced laboratory for practical classes. 

Courses offered: 

The courses offered are revised by the Sambalpur University in every three years. This follows the NEP guidelines. All papers have practical components enriching the learning process. In Paper 5, project work is given on anthropological thoughts, and in paper 6 students have to prepare a 3-dimensional project related to environmental issues. Students also prepare a project on paper-8(about data collection from the population) and paper- 12 (about the Census of India). The paper 14 involves fieldwork in tribal villages. 

Co-curricular and extra-curricular activity:

The Department every year conducts different co-curricular activities including competitions in drawing, debate, theme-based Jhhoti (Alpana), mono-act, essay, and general knowledge. Student-student interactions are facilitated through welcome and farewell functions. A drama is also conducted for students to learn acting and motivation regarding life. 

Career Prospects:

After completion of the Anthropology Honors course, one student can be able to write a report on research-based works, can conduct fieldwork, and can very well collect data from the general population. A student of Anthropology can do some statistical analysis, and complete anthropometric measurements, can very well do blood grouping experiments, also able to do environmental issue-related projects. For all government exams, one student can apply like IAS/OAS, railways, bank clerks/Pos, etc. 

Achievements:

We have produced about 150 graduates and 90 of them have passed with 1st class honours. Among these students, 6 students (admission batch 2017) were rank holders at the university level. Similarly, in 2021 and 2022, a total of three students achieved the same feat. Some students have now completed their M. Phil from Sambalpur University.