About Odia Baptist Church:

Odia Baptist church is amongst one of the most beautiful churches in India. This church is situated at Modipada, Sambalpur in the state of Orissa. Odia Baptist church outlook is very classical and looks amazing especially in sunny days. The local Baptist believers gather here to offer their worship to Jesus Christ. There are three services held here in Telugu, Oriya and English. This Church comes under Orissa Baptist Evangelistic Crusade (OBEC) which is Baptist Christian church body and affiliated from the Baptist World Alliance.

Location infomation of Odia Baptist Church:

Location info:Gangadhar Meher University Rd, Modipada, Sambalpur, Odisha 768002.

Climate/Weather in Odia Baptist Church:

Summer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 36° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 24° CAverage Precipitation – 26.6 mmMonsoon – June to OctoberAverage Minimum Temperature – 32° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 25° CAverage Precipitation – 202 mmSummer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 28° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 17° CAverage Precipitation – 24.75 mm

History Odia Baptist Church:

Languages in Odia Baptist Church:

• Primary language is Sambalpuri, But Odia, Hindi and English can also be used for communication. Apart from that Asuri and Bhunjia also spoken by large number of tribal communities.

Interesting things to do Odia Baptist Church?

As it is a church you can visit under the Church and join the prayers along with other believers. You can listen some sacred music, hymns or worship songs.

Interesting Places to see in Odia Baptist Church

How to reach Odia Baptist Church?

Flight – Sambalpur does not have any Airports. The nearest airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) which is around 262 KM and after that Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar which is around 280 KM away from Sambalpur.

Bus – Sambalpur is well connected from major cities of Orissa via regular buses and there are few services available to nearby states also.

Railways – Sambalpur has five railway stations “Sambalpur Junction (SBP), Sambalpur Road Railway Station (SBPD), Hirakud Railway Station (HKG), Sambalpur City Railway Station (SBPY) and Maneswar Railway Station (MANE)”. This is the reason you can find direct trains from major cities across the country.

Other Ways – NH 6 (Mumbai-kolkata), NH 42(Cuttack and Bhubaneswar), and State Highway 10 (Jharsuguda and Rourkela) connects it well with nearby states and cities. So, you reach here via private cars or cabs as well.

Nearest Visiting places from Odia Baptist Church:

Samaleswari Temple (3KM) – This temple is situated on the banks of Mahanadi at Ray Pada, Khetrajpur which is around 3KM away from the Odia Baptist Church. This temple is dedicated to Maa Samaleswari also known as Jagannath Adishakti, Mahalaxmi and Mahasawarswati. The city’s name is derived from this temple.

Hirakud Dam (17KM) – This Dam is around 17KM from the Church and built on Mahanandi River. This dam is the world’s longest dam which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq.Kms, more than two times of the are Shrilanka. This dam forms an artificial lake of 35KM as well. Drive on the dyke offers a great feel of calm serenity and majesty of nature.

Huma Temple (25KM) – This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva worshipped by Hindu followers. This temple is situated on bank of Manhanadi River in the Huma village which is around 25KM from Church. The main attraction of this temple is the structure of the temple is leaning. While the edifice leans, the pinnacle of the temple is perpendicular to the ground.

Ghanteswari Temple (31KM) – This Ghanteswai temple is located at Bagbira, Chipilama on the bank of Mahanadi River which is 31KM in distance from the Church area. People offer bells to goddess Ghanteswari. This place is also known as “lighthouse without light’ which helps early sailors to warn against heavy winds.

Gudguda Waterfall (127KM) – This place is far away from the Church area but this waterfall comes under Sambalpur District. This waterfall is consider as beautiful picnic spot which is fully covered with dense forest. Before reaching to the main spot you will find several small waterfalls which can be easily crossed. You can enjoy trekking as well.Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary (35KM) – This Wildlife Sanctuary is just after the Hirakud dam and can be reached via Right Dyke Road which is around 35KM from the Odia Baptist Church. It is home for over 40 species of mammals, 234 species of birds, 41 species of reptiles, 12 species of amphibians, 42 species of fishes, 39 species of odonates, 85 species of butterflies and 38 species of spiders.

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Odia Baptist Church:

• Budharaja Petrol Pump, IOCL – Budharaja Road (SH-10), Sakhipara
• HP Petrol Pump – Behera Bros – HPC Dealers Station Road Po&dt, Modipada
• HP Petrol Pump – Fatehchand Banka and Co Modipara – Golbazar, Pattnayakpada

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Odia Baptist Church:

• Hotel Li-N-Ja (1.3KM) – VSS Marg, Sakhipada Contact – 0663 254 8860
• Rani Lodging (1.5KM) – Veer Surendra Sai Marg, Pension Para Contact -0663 252 2173
• Hotel Sheela Towers (1KM) – VSS Marg, Sakhipara Contact – 0663 240 3111
• Tribeni Hotel (1KM) – VSS Marg, Pension Para Contact – 0663 240 3024
• Hotel Apsara (800M) – V.S.S Marg, Sakhipara Contact – 087634 11555
• Hotel Sujata (750M) – Laxmi Talkies Chowk, Veer Surendra Sai Marg Contact – 0663 240 1112
• Hotel Ashoka (1KM) – Pattnayakpada Contact – 0663 252 1010
• Krishna Lodge (1.2KM) – Gaiety Talkies Rd, Gurupada, Pattnayakpada Contact – 094380 86632

Things to carry in near Odia Baptist Church:

As this is a church and if you want to pray than you can take Bible and Candles with you.

Tips & Suggestions in Odia Baptist Church:

If you just want to visit this place for Church than the best time to visit here in X-mas eve. But along with Church if you want to enjoy other locations too than you visit in between September to March.

Help Line/Phone Number in Odia Baptist Church:

Odia Baptist church Authorities – 096928 86888
District Head Qtr. Hospital – 9437085706
Seva Nursing Home – 079926 98918
Police Emergency number – 100
Supdt. of Police – 0663 – 2404330, 2400002, 2401308
Town Police Station – 0663 – 2403100
Sadar Police Station – 06681 276363
Emergency Fire Station – 101
Sambalpur Fire Station – 0663 2321626
Rengali Fire Station – 0663 2560142Links: