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'''Bhanjanagar''' is a town and a [[Notified area|Notified Area Council]] in the [[Ganjam District]] in the state of [[Odisha]], [[India]]. The town, earlier named as Russellkonda (Russell's Hill) after George Russell, President of then board of Revenue, was renamed later after Kabi Samrat (Poet King) [[Upendra Bhanja]]. Bhanjanagar is a [[planned community]] situated in the confluence of rivers Loharakhandi and Badanadi. Bhanjanagar is a Taluk located in Ganjam district of Odisha. It is one of 30 Taluks of Ganjam district. There are 139 villages and four towns in Bhanjanagar Taluk.
'''Bhanjanagar''' is a city and [[Municipality]] in [[Ganjam district]] in the state of [[Odisha]], [[India]].


Bhanjanagar is located on State Highway No. 7, connecting [[Berhampur]] to [[Phulabani]]. It is {{convert|80|km|mi}} from Berhampur and 85&nbsp;km from Phulbani. Bhanjanagar has road connections to almost all towns and cities of [[Odisha]]. This town is home to people of various religious beliefs and thus contains several temples, mosques and churches, as well as colleges, schools and other institutions.
==Geography==
 
Bhanjanagar is located at {{Coord|19.93|N|84.58|E|}}<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Bhanjanagar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhanjanagar]</ref> with an average elevation of 69&nbsp;metres (226&nbsp;feet).
==Transport==
Bhanjanagar is connected with other major cities of Odisha such as BBSR and Berhampur.
 
* By Rail: Berhampur is the nearer railway station which is about 80&nbsp;km far from Bhanjanagar town.
* By Air: Biju Patnaik International Airport, BBSR is about 170&nbsp;km from the town.
* By Bus: As mentioned above it is properly connected by road with other cities of Odisha.


==Culture==
Bhanjanagar hosts the headquarters for the Bhanjanagar Sub-division, Ghumusar DFO, Bhanjanagar SDPO, Ghumusar Tahasil, Bhanjanagar Block, and Education Block. Bhanjanagar Block shares its borders with [[Surada]], [[Bellaguntha]], [[Jagannath Prasad]] Blocks of [[Ganjam district]] and [[G. Udayagiri]], [[Raikia]], Chakapada Blocks of [[Kandhamal district]]. There are 139 villages in Bhanjanagar Block while Bhanjanagar town is administered as a Municipality. The town is located beside Bhanjanagar Dam.
The Thakurani Yatra, [[Ratha-Yatra|Ratha Yatra]] and [[Danda nata|Danda Jatra]] festivals draw crowds to Bhanjanagar.


Apart from this, Dola Purnima, [[Durga Puja in Odisha|Durga Puja]](Dussehra), [[Sharad Purnima|Kumar Purnima]], [[Pana Sankranti]], Nurshingha Chaturthi, [[Rama Navami|Ram Navami]], [[Krishna Janmashtami|Janmashtami]], [[Danda nata|Danda Yatra]], [[Ganesh Chaturthi|Ganesh Puja]] and [[Vasant Panchami|Saraswati Puja]] are also celebrated. People with brotherhood celebrating all the festivals.
==History==
Bhanjanagar is a [[planned community]] situated in the confluence of rivers Loharakhandi and Badanadi. Earlier, this patch of land used to be a part of [[Bhanja dynasty#Ghumusar branch|Ghumusar Zamindari]] of [[Bhanja dynasty]] whose headquarter was in [[Kulada, Ganjam|Kulada]]. During British Raj this place became their administrative ground. The town, earlier named as Russellkonda a.k.a. Russell's Hill after George Russell (President of then Board of Revenue) was renamed later as Bhanjanagar in the memory of Kabi Samrat [[Upendra Bhanja]], a poet in [[Odia language|Odia literary history]].


==Geography==
On 13 March 2024, the [[Government of Odisha]] upgraded Bhanjanagar NAC to be a Municipality.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://theprint.in/india/odisha-announces-22-new-nacs-bhanjanagar-upgraded-to-municipality/1999085/|title      = Odisha announces 22 new NACs, Bhanjanagar upgraded to municipality| date=13 March 2024 |publisher = The Print|access-date  = 2024-03-19
Bhanjanagar is located at {{Coord|19.93|N|84.58|E|}}<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Bhanjanagar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhanjanagar]</ref> with an average elevation of 69&nbsp;metres (226&nbsp;feet). It is located on the lake created by the Bhanjanagar Dam. Bhanjanagar is a Tehsil/Block in the [[Ganjam district|Ganjam District]] of [[Odisha]]. According to Census 2011 information the sub-district code of Bhanjanagar block is 03074.
}}</ref>


== Nearby villages ==
==Nearby villages==
* Benakunda
* Agajhola
* Agajhola
* Kaindi
* Kaindi
* Jilundi about
* Jilundi
* Gamundi
* Baruda
* Luduludi
* Golapada
* Tanarada
* Kullada
* Bellaguntha
* Turumu
* Baunshalundi
* Gallery
* Diapadhala
* Sardula
* banatumbu
* Daha
* Badaborsing
* Chhedabhumi
*Buduli
* Lalsingi
*Mujagada
* Badakodanda
*Kulada
* Baradanda
*Tulasipalli


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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According to the 2011 India census, Bhanjanagar had a population of 20,482.<ref>{{cite web |title=Census of India |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=458897 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=29 November 2019}}</ref>
According to the 2011 India census, Bhanjanagar had a population of 20,482.<ref>{{cite web |title=Census of India |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=458897 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=29 November 2019}}</ref>
==Attractions and sites==
A reservoir is located north of Bhanjanagar with a catchment area of {{convert|25|sqmi|km2}}. The water of this reservoir irrigates many acres of land in Ghumusar (Bhanjanagar), [[Berhampur]] and [[Chhatrapur]] sub-divisions, and also supplies drinking water to Bhanjanagar and [[Berhampur]] city. Its construction was completed in the year 1894.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nuaodisha.com/Article-Inauguration-of-61-feet-height-Lord-Shiva-Statue-at-BhanjanagarGanjam-.aspx |title=Article: Inauguration of 61 feet height Lord Shiva Statue at Bhanjanagar, Ganjam |first= Rakesh Kumar |last= Pattnaik |work=nuaodisha.com |year=2013|quote=119 years old Bhanjanagar Reservoir (previously famous as the Russelkonda Reservoir)  |access-date=29 June 2013}}</ref> The panoramic view of the reservoir is a popular tourist attraction. To increase further tourism, a huge park, named "Biju Patnaik Children's Park", in a natural surrounding with many Playing Instruments, a toy train, Science Park, Model Zoo, Road Train and swings for kids, boating facility, Family Train, 3D-Hall, Video Games, Aquarium, "Bhanja Doli", "Kalinga Boita" and last but not the least, an extraordinary and unique musical fountain were constructed for amusement. In April 2013, the tallest Shiva statue of [[Odisha]] (7th/8th-tallest Shiva statue in the world) was built at Beleswar Hill Top, located close to the water reservoir.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.orissabarta.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12859:worlds-7th-largest-statue-siva-statue-beleswar-mahadev&catid=44:tourism&Itemid=87 |title= World's 7th largest Siva statue Beleswar Mahadev |access-date=29 June 2013}}</ref>
*Maa Soradevi Temple, College Road
*Siridi Sai Temple, Bypass Road
*Kulada Bagdevi Temple, Kulada
*Jagannath Swami Temple, Kulada
*Bancheswar Temple, Dhudhua
*The Divine Life Society, Bhanjangar Branch, Main Road, Bhanjanagar
*Gandhi Kailasah Hill
*Bana Bihara
*Daha
*Deer Park
*Bhanja Sahitya Parishada


==Climate and regional setting==
==Climate and regional setting==
Maximum summer temperature is 37&nbsp;°C; minimum winter temperature is 14&nbsp;°C. The mean daily temperature varies from 33&nbsp;°C to 38&nbsp;°C. May is the hottest month; December is the coldest. The average annual rainfall is 1250&nbsp;mm and the region receives monsoon and torrential rainfall from July to October.
Maximum summer temperature is 46&nbsp;°C; minimum winter temperature is 14&nbsp;°C. The mean daily temperature varies from 33&nbsp;°C to 38&nbsp;°C. May is the hottest month; December is the coldest. The average annual rainfall is 1250&nbsp;mm and the region receives monsoon and torrential rainfall from July to October.
 
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==Education institutions in Bhanjanagar ==  
==Educational Institutions==
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://bncacademy.in/educational_institutes_bhanjanagar.html |title=Educational Institutes in Bhanjanagar, Odisha |access-date=23 Sep 2020}}</ref>
===Colleges===
* Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja College
* Savitri Women's College
* Bhanja College of Computer & Management (B.C.C.M)
* Bhanja College of Nursing
* Academy of Rational Philosophy for Unanimously Agreeable and Constitutional Governance


===Training Institutes===
===Schools===
* Adyaa Classes, Landei Sahi
* Kendriya Vidyalaya
* Kalam Institute of Computer Studies (Autonomous body)
* PT.SR DAV Public School
* MCC Academy
* Ghumusar Residential Higher Secondary School
* OEIT Computer Institute, Landei sahi
* BDPS SOFTWARE TRAINING. ESTD 1997. HIGH SCHOOL SQUARE, BHANJANAGAR.
* ITCT COMPUTER INSTITUTE(KHALASA SAHI)
* Bhanjanagar Computer Academy<ref>[https://bncacademy.in]</ref>
 
===High schools===
* Swami Vivekananda Public School
* PT.SR DAV Public School, Shri Bihar, Phulbani Road
* Upendra Bhanja High School
* Upendra Bhanja High School
* Dina Bandhu Government Girls' High School
* Sribatsa High School
* P.S.B. School, RC Road
* P.S.B. School, RC Road
* Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandira (Dihapadhala)
* Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandira (Dihapadhala)
* Dina Bandhu Government Girls' High School
* Swami Vivekananda Public School
* Sribatsa High School, Bhanjanagar
* Secondary Teachers School
* Government Middle English Medium School (Bari School)
* Government Middle English Medium School (Bari School)
* St. Xavier's English Medium High School
* St. Xavier's English Medium High School
* St. Anne's English Medium School
* St. Anne's English Medium School
* Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School)
* Sri Satya Sai Vidya Vihar
* Sri Satya Sai Vidya Vihar
* Kanhu Rauta High School (Lalsing)
* Kanhu Rauta High School (Lalsing)
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* Govt. Somanath Practicing High School
* Govt. Somanath Practicing High School


===Colleges===
===Training Institutes===
* Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja College
* Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja College of Teacher Education (KSUB CTE)
* Savitri Women's College
* Govt. Elementary Teacher Education Institution (GETEI)
* K.S.U.B Teacher's Training College (B.Ed. College)
* Govt. Industrial Training Institute (ITI)
* Bhanja College of Computer & Management (B.C.C.M)
* Kalam Institute of Computer Studies (Autonomous body)
* Ghumusar (Junior) Residential College (G.R.C)
* BDPS Software Training (Estd. 1997), High School Square
* Shri (Junior) Residential College (S.R.C)
* ITCT Computer Institute (Khalasi Sahi)
* Govt. Elementary Teacher Education Institute (G.E.T.E.I) C.T school
* Bhanjanagar Computer Academy<ref>{{Cite web |title=BNC Academy – Empowering Minds, Transforming Futures |url=https://bncacademy.in |access-date=2024-12-23 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Academy of Rational Philosophy for Unanimously Agreeable and Constitutional Governance
* MCC Academy
* OEIT Computer Institute, Landei sahi
* Adyaa Classes, Landei Sahi


==Industries==
==Industries==
Bhanjanagar has fertile lands, and a number of rice paddy processing units, or rice mills.
Bhanjanagar has fertile lands, and a number of rice paddy processing units, or rice mills.
==Culture==
The Thakurani Yatra, [[Ratha-Yatra|Ratha Yatra]] and [[Danda nata|Danda Jatra]] festivals draw crowds to Bhanjanagar.
Apart from this, Dola Purnima, [[Durga Puja in Odisha|Durga Puja]](Dussehra), [[Sharad Purnima|Kumar Purnima]], [[Pana Sankranti]], Nurshingha Chaturthi, [[Rama Navami|Ram Navami]], [[Krishna Janmashtami|Janmashtami]], [[Danda nata|Danda Yatra]], [[Ganesh Chaturthi|Ganesh Puja]] and [[Vasant Panchami|Saraswati Puja]] are also celebrated. People with brotherhood celebrating all the festivals.
==Attractions and sites==
A reservoir is located north of Bhanjanagar with a catchment area of {{convert|25|sqmi|km2}}. The water of this reservoir irrigates land in Ghumusar (Bhanjanagar), [[Berhampur]] and [[Chhatrapur]] sub-divisions, and also supplies drinking water to Bhanjanagar and [[Berhampur]] city. Construction was completed in the year 1894.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nuaodisha.com/Article-Inauguration-of-61-feet-height-Lord-Shiva-Statue-at-BhanjanagarGanjam-.aspx |title=Article: Inauguration of 61 feet height Lord Shiva Statue at Bhanjanagar, Ganjam |first= Rakesh Kumar |last= Pattnaik |work=nuaodisha.com |year=2013|quote=119 years old Bhanjanagar Reservoir (previously famous as the Russelkonda Reservoir)  |access-date=29 June 2013}}</ref> The panoramic view of the reservoir is a popular tourist attraction. To increase further tourism, a huge park, named "Biju Patnaik Children's Park", in a natural surrounding with many Playing Instruments, a toy train, Science Park, Model Zoo, Road Train and swings for kids, boating facility, Family Train, 3D-Hall, Video Games, Aquarium, "Bhanja Doli", "Kalinga Boita" and last but not the least, an extraordinary and unique musical fountain were constructed for amusement. In April 2013, the tallest Shiva statue of [[Odisha]] (7th/8th-tallest Shiva statue in the world) was built at Beleswar Hill Top, located close to the water reservoir.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.orissabarta.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12859:worlds-7th-largest-statue-siva-statue-beleswar-mahadev&catid=44:tourism&Itemid=87 |title= World's 7th largest Siva statue Beleswar Mahadev |access-date=29 June 2013}}</ref>
*Maa Soradevi Temple, College Road
*Shirdi Sai Temple, Bypass Road
*Kulada Vagdevi Temple, Kulada
*Jagannath Swami Temple, Kulada
*Vancheshwar Temple, Dhudhua
*The Divine Life Society, Bhanjangar Branch, Main Road, Bhanjanagar
*Gandhi Kailash Hill
*Vana Vihara
*Daha
*Deer Park
*Bhanja Sahitya Parishada
==Transport==
* By Road: Bhanjanagar is connected with [[National Highway 157 (India)|NH-157]], [[State Highway 37 (Odisha)|SH-37]] and [[State Highway 21 (Odisha)|SH-21]] which connect Bhanjanagar to other cities and towns of Odisha. It is {{convert|80|km|mi}} from [[Brahmapur, Odisha|Brahmapur]] and 85&nbsp;km from [[Phulbani]] and 40 kilometres from [[Asika]].
* By Rail: [[Brahmapur railway station]] and [[Nayagarh]] railway station are the nearest railway halts.
* By Air: [[Biju Patnaik International Airport]] is about 170&nbsp;km from the town.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:25, 10 February 2026

Bhanjanagar
Russellkonda
City
Bhanjanagar is located in Odisha
Bhanjanagar
Bhanjanagar
Location in Odisha, India
Bhanjanagar is located in India
Bhanjanagar
Bhanjanagar
Bhanjanagar (India)
Coordinates: 19°55′29″N 84°34′54″E / 19.92472°N 84.58167°E / 19.92472; 84.58167
Country India
State Odisha
DistrictGanjam
Named forKabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyBhanjanagar Municipal Council
 • Member of ParliamentSukanta Kumar Panigrahi, BJP
 • Member of Legislative AssemblyPradyumna Kumar Nayak, BJP
Area
 • Total635.80 km2 (245.48 sq mi)
Elevation
69 m (226 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total20,482
 • Density32/km2 (83/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
761126
Telephone code06821
Vehicle registrationOD-32
Websiteodisha.gov.in

Bhanjanagar is a city and Municipality in Ganjam district in the state of Odisha, India.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Bhanjanagar is located at 19°56′N 84°35′E / 19.93°N 84.58°E / 19.93; 84.58[2] with an average elevation of 69 metres (226 feet).

Bhanjanagar hosts the headquarters for the Bhanjanagar Sub-division, Ghumusar DFO, Bhanjanagar SDPO, Ghumusar Tahasil, Bhanjanagar Block, and Education Block. Bhanjanagar Block shares its borders with Surada, Bellaguntha, Jagannath Prasad Blocks of Ganjam district and G. Udayagiri, Raikia, Chakapada Blocks of Kandhamal district. There are 139 villages in Bhanjanagar Block while Bhanjanagar town is administered as a Municipality. The town is located beside Bhanjanagar Dam.

History[edit | edit source]

Bhanjanagar is a planned community situated in the confluence of rivers Loharakhandi and Badanadi. Earlier, this patch of land used to be a part of Ghumusar Zamindari of Bhanja dynasty whose headquarter was in Kulada. During British Raj this place became their administrative ground. The town, earlier named as Russellkonda a.k.a. Russell's Hill after George Russell (President of then Board of Revenue) was renamed later as Bhanjanagar in the memory of Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja, a poet in Odia literary history.

On 13 March 2024, the Government of Odisha upgraded Bhanjanagar NAC to be a Municipality.[3]

Nearby villages[edit | edit source]

  • Benakunda
  • Agajhola
  • Kaindi
  • Jilundi
  • Baruda
  • Golapada
  • Kullada
  • Turumu
  • Gallery
  • Sardula
  • Daha
  • Chhedabhumi
  • Lalsingi
  • Badakodanda
  • Baradanda

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Religion in Bhanjanagar[4]
Hinduism
 
 96.26%
Islam
 
 2.36%
Christianity
 
 1.10%
Sikh
 
 0.01%
Buddhist
 
 0.01%
Jain
 
 0.00%
Not Stated
 
 0.25%
Other
 
 0.00%

According to the 2011 India census, Bhanjanagar had a population of 20,482.[5]

Climate and regional setting[edit | edit source]

Maximum summer temperature is 46 °C; minimum winter temperature is 14 °C. The mean daily temperature varies from 33 °C to 38 °C. May is the hottest month; December is the coldest. The average annual rainfall is 1250 mm and the region receives monsoon and torrential rainfall from July to October.

Climate data for Bhanjanagar, Odisha
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 26
(79) 		29
(84) 		34
(93) 		36
(97) 		37
(99) 		34
(93) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		29
(84) 		27
(81) 		31
(88)
Average low °C (°F) 14
(57) 		18
(64) 		22
(72) 		26
(79) 		28
(82) 		28
(82) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		25
(77) 		22
(72) 		18
(64) 		14
(57) 		22
(72)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 15.50
(0.61) 		17.40
(0.69) 		21.70
(0.85) 		21.00
(0.83) 		40.30
(1.59) 		156.00
(6.14) 		310.00
(12.20) 		294.50
(11.59) 		204.00
(8.03) 		96.10
(3.78) 		30.00
(1.18) 		18.60
(0.73) 		1,225.1
(48.22)
Source: MSM Weather

Educational Institutions[edit | edit source]

Colleges[edit | edit source]

  • Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja College
  • Savitri Women's College
  • Bhanja College of Computer & Management (B.C.C.M)
  • Bhanja College of Nursing
  • Academy of Rational Philosophy for Unanimously Agreeable and Constitutional Governance

Schools[edit | edit source]

  • Kendriya Vidyalaya
  • PT.SR DAV Public School
  • Ghumusar Residential Higher Secondary School
  • Upendra Bhanja High School
  • Dina Bandhu Government Girls' High School
  • Sribatsa High School
  • P.S.B. School, RC Road
  • Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandira (Dihapadhala)
  • Swami Vivekananda Public School
  • Government Middle English Medium School (Bari School)
  • St. Xavier's English Medium High School
  • St. Anne's English Medium School
  • Sri Satya Sai Vidya Vihar
  • Kanhu Rauta High School (Lalsing)
  • Dibya Shakti English Medium School (Niladri Bihar)
  • Govt. Somanath Practicing High School

Training Institutes[edit | edit source]

  • Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja College of Teacher Education (KSUB CTE)
  • Govt. Elementary Teacher Education Institution (GETEI)
  • Govt. Industrial Training Institute (ITI)
  • Kalam Institute of Computer Studies (Autonomous body)
  • BDPS Software Training (Estd. 1997), High School Square
  • ITCT Computer Institute (Khalasi Sahi)
  • Bhanjanagar Computer Academy[6]
  • MCC Academy
  • OEIT Computer Institute, Landei sahi
  • Adyaa Classes, Landei Sahi

Industries[edit | edit source]

Bhanjanagar has fertile lands, and a number of rice paddy processing units, or rice mills.

Culture[edit | edit source]

The Thakurani Yatra, Ratha Yatra and Danda Jatra festivals draw crowds to Bhanjanagar.

Apart from this, Dola Purnima, Durga Puja(Dussehra), Kumar Purnima, Pana Sankranti, Nurshingha Chaturthi, Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Danda Yatra, Ganesh Puja and Saraswati Puja are also celebrated. People with brotherhood celebrating all the festivals.

Attractions and sites[edit | edit source]

A reservoir is located north of Bhanjanagar with a catchment area of 25 square miles (65 km2). The water of this reservoir irrigates land in Ghumusar (Bhanjanagar), Berhampur and Chhatrapur sub-divisions, and also supplies drinking water to Bhanjanagar and Berhampur city. Construction was completed in the year 1894.[7] The panoramic view of the reservoir is a popular tourist attraction. To increase further tourism, a huge park, named "Biju Patnaik Children's Park", in a natural surrounding with many Playing Instruments, a toy train, Science Park, Model Zoo, Road Train and swings for kids, boating facility, Family Train, 3D-Hall, Video Games, Aquarium, "Bhanja Doli", "Kalinga Boita" and last but not the least, an extraordinary and unique musical fountain were constructed for amusement. In April 2013, the tallest Shiva statue of Odisha (7th/8th-tallest Shiva statue in the world) was built at Beleswar Hill Top, located close to the water reservoir.[8]

  • Maa Soradevi Temple, College Road
  • Shirdi Sai Temple, Bypass Road
  • Kulada Vagdevi Temple, Kulada
  • Jagannath Swami Temple, Kulada
  • Vancheshwar Temple, Dhudhua
  • The Divine Life Society, Bhanjangar Branch, Main Road, Bhanjanagar
  • Gandhi Kailash Hill
  • Vana Vihara
  • Daha
  • Deer Park
  • Bhanja Sahitya Parishada

Transport[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having Census 2011-2020 in Orissa". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhanjanagar
  3. ↑ "Odisha announces 22 new NACs, Bhanjanagar upgraded to municipality". The Print. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  4. ↑ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having Census 2011-2020 in Orissa". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Census of India". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  6. ↑ "BNC Academy – Empowering Minds, Transforming Futures". Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  7. ↑ Pattnaik, Rakesh Kumar (2013). "Article: Inauguration of 61 feet height Lord Shiva Statue at Bhanjanagar, Ganjam". nuaodisha.com. Retrieved 29 June 2013. 119 years old Bhanjanagar Reservoir (previously famous as the Russelkonda Reservoir)
  8. ↑ "World's 7th largest Siva statue Beleswar Mahadev". Retrieved 29 June 2013.
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