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Subarnapur
District :: Introduction
Sonepur
is a newly created district,which is known as the second Varanasi
of India. It is also known as the Heaven on the earth due
to its natural beauty and abundance of natural resources.
this district is known as the city of temples. This district
has got glorified by giving birth to famous poets Bhimbhoi
and Chandramani Das. This district was known as the most prosperous
region as per the 1881 census. The river Mahanadi passes through
this district. Sonepur is also known for its spinning mills.
................Papakhyaghat(Binika),
Charada, Khaliapali, Sonepur, Chandalipat and Puja Dunguri
etc are some of the visiting places of this district.
Important
Places
Binica's
Papakshya Ghat :
This ghat is the most famous tourist spot of Subarnapur. It
is said that King Ananga BhimDev got cured from Leprosy after
taking bath here.
Charda : It is situated at a distance of
4 km Binika. It is famous for Kapileswar temple.
Nabagrahakunda : It is famous for the stone
images of Nabgraha carved on a big stone.
General
Information About Subarnapur District
| Area
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2,344
Sq.Km. |
Forest
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415.7Sq.Km. |
| Population |
5,40,659 |
Literacy
Rate |
64.07% |
| Head
quarter |
Sonepur |
Vidhasabha
seats |
3 |
| Sub
division |
1 |
Villages |
1,325 |
| Blocks |
3 |
Grama
panchayat |
133 |
| Municipality |
1 |
Towns |
4 |
| N.A.C
|
2 |
Rainfall |
1637.1mm(Avg) |
| Tahasils |
4 |
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| Blocks
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Tahasils
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Subdivisions
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1.
Sonepur sadar
2. Biramaharajpur sadar
3. Ulanda |
1.
Biramitrapur
2. Sonepur
3. Binaka |
1.
Sonepur |
Road
map of Subarnapur District
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