Balasore City |
About Balasore City: |
| Balasore is one of the coastal districts of Odisha. It is situated in northern most part of Odisha. Balasore was built as a separate district in October 1828, originally it was in Bengal presidency. This district is located in the Medinipur district of West Bengal, its eastern part, the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Bhadrak district in the southern and the Mayurbhanj and the central district on the west side of it. There are two sub-divisions like Balasore and Nilagiri in this district. Balasore is the main town of the district and is also its center of economics growth. The primary occupation of people in the district is farming. This district is mainly known for paddy cultivation.
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| Balasore district has four major revenue sources, agriculture, fisheries and tourism. In Balasore district, oil seeds like rice, pulses, peanuts, mustard, castor and linseed are grown. Before and after independence, education has played an important role here. Many fairs and festivals celebrate here year-round. The main festivals include Durga Puja, Shiva Ratri, Raja Fiesta, Makar Sankranti, Kali Puja etc. Here the beautiful beaches and many temples attract local and national tourists. |
| Chandipur, Talasari beach, the coastal beach, Kashifa beach, are the famous beaches of the district. The temples are the main attraction such as Panchingeshwar, Khirochora Gopinath, Langleswar, Lakshmannath, Chandneshwar, and Manigenjwar. |
Location information Balasore City: |
| Balasore, Odisha |
| Pin Code - 756001. |
Climate/Weather in Balasore City: |
| Summer - March to May |
| Monsoon - June to October |
| Summer - March to May |
History of Balasore City: |
| Balasore was built as a separate district in October 1828, originally it was in Bengal presidency. Baleshwar district was a part of ancient Kalinga kingdom which later became the area of Koshala or Utkal till the death of Mukund Dev. It was captured in 1568 by the Mughal Empire and remained a part of their allegiance to the 1700s. The British East India Company (EIC) established a factory in Balasore in 1633. Marathas captured this part of Odisha and it became part of the rule of Bhosle Maratha kings of Nagpur. With the creation of Bihar, Odisha was taken from Bengal to Bihar along with Balasore district. |
| But on 1 April 1936, Balasore became an integral part of the state of Odisha, with the creation of Odisha as a separate state. In 1921 visit of Mahatma Gandhi the national movement of independence surged ahead. Nilagiri State merged with Odisha State in January 1948 and became part of Balasore district. |
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How to reach Balasore City? |
| Flight - Raipur is the nearest airport. |
| Railways - Nearest railway station Sambalpur. |
| Bus and Other Ways - Bus Service from Raipur and Bhubaneswar. |
Nearest Visiting places from Balasore City: |
Chandipur Beach : Chandipur beach is located at Balasore District. The Chandipur is famous for its Magical Hide and Seek beach. Sea water is usually very far away but it comes on the beach during the high tide. The best part of this place that is platform with benches to seat properly. There is a statue of APJ Abdul Kalam. This place has wonderful view of sea. Panchalingeswar Temple The Panchalingeswar temple is the famous temple in Balasore. This temple is located at 8 Km form Nilagiri and about 30 Km Balasore. Panchalingeswar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a beautiful place for picnic and visit to Panchalingeswar. This temple is located on the top of hill near Nilagiri Mountain. Surrounded by natural beauty still unexplored gives a lifetime experience with everlasting memory. Khirachora Gopinath Shrine : : This shrine is most attraction place in Balasore. The temple is very beautiful. This temple is very quiet and clean. Khirachora Gopinath Shrine is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The different avtar of Lord Krishna's wonderful place can be seen. This temple is located at Remuna and about 9 Km east of Balasore. The wall painting on this temple are simply amazing. Tourist are come from all around the world. It is believed that the statue of Lord Krishna is made by Lord Rama himself. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary : Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary is one of the best sanctuary in Odisha. This sanctuary is located at Balasore district. This place is famous for majestic forest and wild animals. The main attraction of this sanctuary animals are Elephant, Bison, Wild boars, pythons Leopards and varieties of birds. This forest is a favorite in birdwatchers. Emami Jagannath Temple : This is another best Jagannath temple in Odisha. Emami Jagannath Temple is claimed as a replica and shape of Puri Jagannath Temple. This temple is situated 15 Km form Balasore. A beautiful place with amazing architecture and wonderful views. This temple complex is surrounded by a rectangular wall having artistic manner. There are four gates in four directions. |
Nearest Petrol Pump near by Balasore City: |
| BNKP Petrol Pump |
| HP Petrol Pump |
| HP PETROL PUMP - SRICHARAN SERVICE STATION |
| Tarini Petrol Pump |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Balasore City: |
Things to carry for Balasore City: |
| Carrying essential water. |
| Carry camera you take photos of beautiful place. |
Tips & Suggestions for Balasore City: |
Help Line/Phone Number in Balasore City: |
| Jyothi Hospital: 06782 256 375 |
| Sriram Hospital: 06782 261 845 |
| KM Hospital : 06782 269 798 |
| Balasore District Headquarters Hospital : 06782 262 010 |
| Motiganj Police Station : 06782 262 014 |
| Simulia Police Station: 06788 239 834 |
| Manikhamb Police Station : 078736 19764 |
| Falcon Emergency Air and Train Ambulance Services : 073680 88573 |
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| Chandipur Beach |
| Chandipur beach is located at Balasore District. The Chandipur is famous for its Magical Hide and Seek beach. Sea water is usually very far away but it comes on the beach during the high tide. The best part of this place that is platform with benches to seat properly. There is a statue of APJ Abdul Kalam. This place has wonderful view of sea...more |
| Panchalingeswar Temple |
| The Panchalingeswar temple is the famous temple in Balasore. This temple is located at 8 Km form Nilagiri and about 30 Km Balasore. Panchalingeswar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a beautiful place for picnic and visit to Panchalingeswar. This temple is located on the top of hill near Nilagiri Mountain. Surrounded by natural beauty still unexplored gives a lifetime experience with everlasting memory...more |
| Khirachora Gopinath Shrine |
| This shrine is most attraction place in Balasore. The temple is very beautiful. This temple is very quiet and clean. Khirachora Gopinath Shrine is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The different avtar of Lord Krishna's wonderful place can be seen. This temple is located at Remuna and about 9 Km east of Balasore. The wall painting on this temple are simply amazing. Tourist are come from all around the world. It is believed that the statue of Lord Krishna is made by Lord Rama himself...more |
| Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary is one of the best sanctuary in Odisha. This sanctuary is located at Balasore district. This place is famous for majestic forest and wild animals. The main attraction of this sanctuary animals are Elephant, Bison, Wild boars, pythons Leopards and varieties of birds. This forest is a favorite in birdwatchers....more |
| Emami Jagannath Temple |
| This is another best Jagannath temple in Odisha. Emami Jagannath Temple is claimed as a replica and shape of Puri Jagannath Temple. This temple is situated 15 Km form Balasore. A beautiful place with amazing architecture and wonderful views. This temple complex is surrounded by a rectangular wall having artistic manner. There are four gates in four directions....more |
