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'''Padmapur''' is a village in the [[Rayagada district]] of [[Odisha]], India. It is the most populated village<ref name=Orissareview>{{cite book|title=Rayagada District|date=December 2010|publisher=Orissa Review(Census Special)|pages=175–178|url=http://odisha.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2010/December/engpdf/176-179.pdf|accessdate=24 June 2015}}</ref> and one of the identified tourist centers<ref name="Odisha Reference Annual">{{cite book|title=Identified Tourist Centres of Odisha|publisher=Orissa Reference Annual-2011|pages=521–532|url=http://odisha.gov.in/e-magazine/orissaannualreference/ORA-2011/pdf/521-532.pdf|accessdate=24 June 2015}}</ref><ref name=Orissatourism>{{cite web|title=Temples & Monuments:Buddhist Monuments|url=http://orissa-tourism.com/portal/TemplesMonuments/BuddhistMonuments.aspx|website=Orissa-Tourism.com|accessdate=24 June 2015}}</ref><ref name=123Odisha>{{cite web|title=Rayagada District: Introduction|url=http://www.123orissa.com/exploreorissa/distinfo/raygada.asp|website=123orissa.com|publisher=|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref> of the district. A hillock adjoins the village to its northern side to enhance the scenic beauty of the place. A 7th century inscription found here, in the [[Nilakantheswar Temple]] (a religious place<ref name="Tourism in Rayagada">{{cite web|title=Tourism|url=http://www.cesorissa.org/soe/tourism.pdf|website=cesorissa.org|publisher=State of the {{sic|nolink=y|Enviornment}} Report - Orissa, 2007|accessdate=24 June 2015}}</ref> i.e. the shrine of Lord Manikeswar Shiva),<ref name="Orissa Review">{{cite book|last=Patra|first=Dasarathy|title=Tribal Tourism and Culture|publisher=Orissareview-November,2011|pages=63–68|url=http://odisha.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2011/Nov/engpdf/63-68.pdf}}</ref><ref name=Indiaonpage>{{cite web|title=Rayagada district General information|url=http://www.indiaonapage.com/India/Orissa/Rayagada/general-info.htm|website=indiaonapage.com|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref> indicates that the Jagamanda hill, located close by, once housed the monastery of the famous Buddhist logician-philosopher [[Dharmakirti]].<ref name=Orissatourism /><ref name=Rayagada.nic.in>{{cite web|title=Tourist Attractions|url=http://rayagada.nic.in/tourism.htm|website=rayagada.nic.in|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref><ref name=Buddhism>{{cite web|title=Buddhism in Orissa|url=http://www.buddhist-tourism.com/countries/india/destinations/orissa.html|website=buddhist-tourism.com|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref> Padmapur happens to be the birthplace of the communist leader [[Comrade Nagabhushana Patnaik|Nagbhushan Pattnaik]].
'''Padmapur''' is a village in the [[Rayagada district]] of [[Odisha]], India. It is the most populated village<ref name=Orissareview>{{cite book|title=Rayagada District|date=December 2010|publisher=Orissa Review(Census Special)|pages=175–178|url=http://odisha.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2010/December/engpdf/176-179.pdf|accessdate=24 June 2015}}</ref> and one of the identified tourist centers<ref name="Odisha Reference Annual">{{cite book|title=Identified Tourist Centres of Odisha|publisher=Orissa Reference Annual-2011|pages=521–532|url=http://odisha.gov.in/e-magazine/orissaannualreference/ORA-2011/pdf/521-532.pdf|accessdate=24 June 2015}}</ref><ref name=Orissatourism>{{cite web|title=Temples & Monuments:Buddhist Monuments|url=http://orissa-tourism.com/portal/TemplesMonuments/BuddhistMonuments.aspx|website=Orissa-Tourism.com|accessdate=24 June 2015}}</ref> of the district. A hillock adjoins the village to its northern side. A 7th century inscription found here, in the [[Nilakantheswar Temple]] (a religious place<ref name="Tourism in Rayagada">{{cite report |section=Tourism|section-url=http://www.cesorissa.org/soe/tourism.pdf |title=State of the Environment Report |type=none |publisher=Orissa |date=2007|accessdate=24 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923202008/http://www.cesorissa.org/soe/tourism.pdf |archive-date=2015-09-23}}</ref> i.e. the shrine of Lord Manikeswar Shiva),<ref name="Orissa Review">{{cite book|last=Patra|first=Dasarathy|title=Tribal Tourism and Culture|publisher=Orissareview-November,2011|pages=63–68|url=http://odisha.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2011/Nov/engpdf/63-68.pdf|access-date=24 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150624071037/http://odisha.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2011/Nov/engpdf/63-68.pdf|archive-date=24 June 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=Indiaonpage>{{cite web|title=Rayagada district General information|url=http://www.indiaonapage.com/India/Orissa/Rayagada/general-info.htm|website=indiaonapage.com|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref> indicates that the Jagamanda hill, located close by, once housed the monastery of the famous Buddhist logician-philosopher [[Dharmakirti]].<ref name=Orissatourism /><ref name=Rayagada.nic.in>{{cite web|title=Tourist Attractions|url=http://rayagada.nic.in/tourism.htm|website=rayagada.nic.in|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref><ref name=Buddhism>{{cite web|title=Buddhism in Orissa|url=http://www.buddhist-tourism.com/countries/india/destinations/orissa.html|website=buddhist-tourism.com|accessdate=25 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520210316/http://www.buddhist-tourism.com/countries/india/destinations/orissa.html|archive-date=20 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Important personalities born at and near Padmapur ==

* '''[[Comrade Nagabhushana Patnaik|Nagbhushan Patnaik]]''' was born at Padmapur on November 27, 1934, to Srimati Rajalaxmi Patnaik and Sri Ramamurthy Patnaik. He completed his primary education at Padmapur and later the family left for [[Gunupur]]. Nagbhushan was the symbol of revolutionary spirit of the [[Naxalbari]] movement. Very few people knew that he was a poet also. On October 9, 1998, Comrade Patnaik breathed his last in a private hospital at Chennai due to renal failure.
* '''[[Arjuna Gamang]]''', was born in a tribal family on July 18, 1933, at [[Godiabandha]], a village near Padmapur. The famous Socratic definition of sin- "'''Sin is ignorance'''" was instrumental in turning his life from a common carpenter to a spiritual preacher. He founded the spiritual forum "'''DIBYA DARSHAN SANGHA''' " and taught his followers the secret of a divine life;" If you desire liberation, acquire self-knowledge".
* '''Pandita Sabara [[Mangei Gamang]]''', the inventor of Soura (Sora) lipi (script)<ref name="New Indian Express">{{cite news|title=Government agrees to conduct survey on Saura script|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/article1516329.ece|accessdate=25 June 2015|agency=Express News Service|publisher=New Indian Express|date=25 March 2013}}</ref> i.e. Akshara Brahma, was born at Marichaguda, a village near Padmapur.
* '''[[Giridhar Gamang|Dr.Giridhara Gamang]]''' born on April 8, 1943, at Dibirisingi, a village near Padmapur, was the M.P. of I.N.C. and one of the former chief ministers of Odisha. He was awarded honorary doctorate degree by one university of Dehradun for his exceptional efficiency in playing one musical instrument called -'''Dhampo'''; mostly used in Rayagada district.

== Culture ==
Most of the people are migrants of [[Ganjam district]]. A majority of them, Telli by caste, reside in an area called Jhumuruguda. [[Odia language|Odia]] and many tribal languages are the commonly used languages in the village. Most of the people are Hindus. Ganesh Puja, Saraswati Puja, Dasahara and the Car festival of lord Jagannath are celebrated here. Dolaparaba of Padmapur is famous in the area and people celebrate it with pomp and ceremony. The nearby villages of the area are populated with scheduled caste and scheduled tribe people like [[Sora people|saura]] etc. Adivasis prepare Mahuli drink (a kind of liquor) used by them during festive seasons. There is a seventh century-old temple of lord Neelakantheswar amongst other temples. The Lord [[Shiva]] temple of Neelakantheswar is built in only seven big rocks. One of the rocks contains some [[Buddhist texts]] which shows that [[Dharmakirti]], the Buddhist logician-Philosopher, spent his last days in the caves of the hillock.


== Demography ==
== Demography ==
Padmapur is a populated village in Rayagada district situated about 67&nbsp;km away from the district headquarters. {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Padmapur village had a population of 6530.The total population of the village as per latest census report 2011 available in [http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Population_Finder.aspx/ "Official website of census india"] is 6654 out of which the male population is 3411 and the female population is 3243.<ref name=Cenusorissa>{{cite web|title=Padmapur Population|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/427119-padmapur-orissa.html|website=Census2011.co.in|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref>
Padmapur is a populated village in [[Rayagada]] district situated about 67&nbsp;km away from the district headquarters. {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Padmapur village had a population of 6530.The total population of the village as per the [[2011 Census of India]] was 6654 out of which the male population is 3411 and the female population is 3243.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Padmapur Village Population - Padmapur - Rayagada, Orissa |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/427119-padmapur-orissa.html |website=www.census2011.co.in |accessdate=12 September 2018}}</ref>


The postal Index Number (PIN) of padmapur is 765025.
The postal Index Number (PIN) of padmapur is 765025.
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Padmapur is located at {{coord|19|14|34|N|83|49|05|E}}. It has a mixed [[climate]] of mountain and coastal plain.
Padmapur is located at {{coord|19|14|34|N|83|49|05|E}}. It has a mixed [[climate]] of mountain and coastal plain.


== How to reach ==
== Transport ==
There is no direct rail or air communication to Padmapur. The nearest airport is in [[Visakhapatnam]] (240&nbsp;km) and the nearest railway station is in Rayagada.<ref name=Padmapuronline>{{cite web|title=Padmapur at a Glance|url=http://padmapuronline.blogspot.in/search/label/Home|website=padmapuronline|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref> One can reach Padmapur via Rayagada by [[Odisha State Road Transport Corporation]] buses or private buses.
There is no direct rail or air communication to Padmapur. The nearest airport is in [[Visakhapatnam]] (240&nbsp;km) and the nearest railway station is in [[Gunupur]].<ref name=Padmapuronline>{{cite web|title=Padmapur at a Glance|url=http://padmapuronline.blogspot.in/search/label/Home|website=padmapuronline|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref> One can reach Padmapur via [[Rayagada]] by [[Odisha State Road Transport Corporation]] buses or private buses.


== Temples of divinity ==
== Temples ==
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[[File:Nilakantheswar temple.jpg|thumb|Nilakantheswar temple]]
[[File:Nilakantheswar temple.jpg|thumb|Nilakantheswar temple]]
[[File:Radhakrushna Temple, Padmapur.jpg|thumb|125px|Radhakrushna Temple, Padmapur]]
[[File:Radhakrushna Temple, Padmapur.jpg|thumb|Radhakrushna Temple, Padmapur]]
[[File:Mallikeswar Temple at Padmapur.jpg|thumb|125px|situated on the Jagamunda Hills of Padmapur]]
[[File:Mallikeswar Temple at Padmapur.jpg|thumb|situated on the Jagamunda Hills of Padmapur]]
A number of old and new temples in and around Padmapur, as detailed below, attract the nearby mass during festive seasons.
A number of old and new temples in and around Padmapur, as detailed below, attract the nearby mass during festive seasons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.onlytravelguide.com/orissa/spiritual/padmapur-temples.php|title=Padmapur Temples, Orissa Padmapur Temples, Padmapur Temples travel guide, Padmapur Temples views, History of Padmapur Temples, Padmapur Temples overview|last=Technologies|first=Webmaster of onlytravelguide.com (India) Ace Web|website=www.onlytravelguide.com|access-date=2018-07-24}}</ref>
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* The seventh century-old [[Nilakantheswar temple at Padmapur]] (Shrine of Lord Manikeshwar Shiva) on the top of the hillock adjoining the village.(This temple is also believed to be the Mallikeshwara temple )
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* The temple of '''Mallikeswar''', at the foot of the hillock, which is built of red rocks,
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* The temple of '''Dhabaleswar''' beside the temple of Mallikeswar,
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* Another temple of '''Pudukeswar''' close to these temples at the foot of the hillock,
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* The '''Radhakrushna''' temple in New street of Padmapur,
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* The '''Giridhari''' temple in the Badasahi of Padmapur,
* The '''Gopinatha''' temple or Dasima Matha,
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* The '''Trinath''' temple beside the road leading to Gunupur,
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* The '''Gramadevati''' temple at the heart of the village,
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* The '''Gayatri''' temple on the hillock area,
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* The temple of '''Hanumana''' and the temple of '''Sai Baba''' on the hillock,
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* Another small temple of '''Trinath''' at Jhumuruguda beside the main road.


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* The seventh century-old [[Nilakantheswar temple at Padmapur]] (a shrine to [[Shiva]]) on the top of the hillock adjoining the village. This temple is also believed to be the Mallikeshwara temple
== Educational Institutions ==
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* The temple of Mallikeswar at the foot of the hillock, which is built of red rocks
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Padmapur village is well equipped with a no. of educational institutions. Some of them are -
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* The temple of Dhabaleswar beside the temple of Mallikeswar
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* The [[Govt. B.N.High School, Padmapur|Govt. Bijayananda High School, Padmapur]],
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* Another temple of Pudukeswar close to these temples at the foot of the hillock,
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* The Govt. Boys' Upper Primary School near Markama street,
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* The Radhakrushna temple in New Street
* The Govt. Girls' Upper Primary School at Bada sahi,
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* The Giridhari temple in the Badasahi
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* The Primary school at Medical colony, Padmapur,
* The Primary School at Hatapada, Padmapur,
* The Gopinatha temple or Dasima Matha
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* The Trinath temple beside the road leading to [[Gunupur]]
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* The Girls' High school at Padmapur,
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* The Gramadevati temple at the heart of the village
* The R.G.(junior) college, Padmapur,
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* The Gayatri temple on the hillock area
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* Triveni +2 Science College, Padmapur,
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* The temple of Hanumana and the temple of Sai Baba on the hillock
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* The Govt. Upper Primary School at Jhumuruguda,
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* Another small temple of Trinath at Jhumuruguda beside the main road
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* The Ideal Public School, Padmapur,

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* The Aryan English Medium school at Padmapur,
== Education ==
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* The Gajanana Vidya Niketana, Padmapur (Oriya medium)
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* The Saraswati Sishu Mandir at Padmapur (Oriya medium).
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Padmapur has a number of educational institutions. Some of them are:
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* The [[Govt. B.N.High School, Padmapur|Govt. Bijayananda High School]]
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* The Govt. Boys' Upper Primary School near Markama street
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* The Primary school at Medical Colony in the village
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* The Primary School at Hatapada in the village
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* The Girls' High School
* The R.G.(Junior) College
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* Triveni +2 Science College
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* The Ideal Public School
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* The Aryan English Medium School at Padmapur
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* The Gajanana Vidya Niketana (Odia medium)
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* The Saraswati Sishu Mandir (Odia medium)

== Notable people ==
* [[Nagbhushan Patnaik]], a Communist leader, was born at Padmapur in 1934


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://rayagada.nic.in/ Official website of Rayagada district]
*[http://rayagada.nic.in/ Official website of Rayagada district]

*[http://www.atithi.org.in/odisha/rayagada.aspx "Tourist places of Rayagada district:Atithi.org"]
*[http://www.orissatourism.gov.in/Portal/ "List of identified tourist centers of Rayagada district"]
*[http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/orissaannualreference/ORA-2005/pdf/list_of_districts.pdf "List of districts and blocks in Orissa"]
*[http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Rayagada/Padmapur/Padmapur "Padmapur" in www.onefivenine]
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{{Rayagada district}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Rayagada district]]
[[Category:Villages in Rayagada district]]
[[Category:Villages in Rayagada district]]

Latest revision as of 01:27, 28 October 2023

Padmapur
Village
Padmapur is located in Odisha
Padmapur
Padmapur
Location in Odisha, India
Padmapur is located in India
Padmapur
Padmapur
Padmapur (India)
Coordinates: 19°14′34″N 83°49′05″E / 19.24278°N 83.81806°E / 19.24278; 83.81806
Country India
StateOdisha
DistrictRayagada
Government
 • TypeDemocratic
Elevation
82 m (269 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
6,654
Languages
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
765025
Telephone code06857
Vehicle registrationOD
Websiteodisha.gov.in

Padmapur is a village in the Rayagada district of Odisha, India. It is the most populated village[1] and one of the identified tourist centers[2][3] of the district. A hillock adjoins the village to its northern side. A 7th century inscription found here, in the Nilakantheswar Temple (a religious place[4] i.e. the shrine of Lord Manikeswar Shiva),[5][6] indicates that the Jagamanda hill, located close by, once housed the monastery of the famous Buddhist logician-philosopher Dharmakirti.[3][7][8]

Demography

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Padmapur is a populated village in Rayagada district situated about 67 km away from the district headquarters. As of 2001 India census,[9] Padmapur village had a population of 6530.The total population of the village as per the 2011 Census of India was 6654 out of which the male population is 3411 and the female population is 3243.[10]

The postal Index Number (PIN) of padmapur is 765025.

Geography

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Padmapur is located at 19°14′34″N 83°49′05″E / 19.24278°N 83.81806°E / 19.24278; 83.81806. It has a mixed climate of mountain and coastal plain.

Transport

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There is no direct rail or air communication to Padmapur. The nearest airport is in Visakhapatnam (240 km) and the nearest railway station is in Gunupur.[11] One can reach Padmapur via Rayagada by Odisha State Road Transport Corporation buses or private buses.

Temples

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Nilakantheswar temple
Radhakrushna Temple, Padmapur
situated on the Jagamunda Hills of Padmapur

A number of old and new temples in and around Padmapur, as detailed below, attract the nearby mass during festive seasons.[12]

  • The seventh century-old Nilakantheswar temple at Padmapur (a shrine to Shiva) on the top of the hillock adjoining the village. This temple is also believed to be the Mallikeshwara temple
  • The temple of Mallikeswar at the foot of the hillock, which is built of red rocks
  • The temple of Dhabaleswar beside the temple of Mallikeswar
  • Another temple of Pudukeswar close to these temples at the foot of the hillock,
  • The Radhakrushna temple in New Street
  • The Giridhari temple in the Badasahi
  • The Gopinatha temple or Dasima Matha
  • The Trinath temple beside the road leading to Gunupur
  • The Gramadevati temple at the heart of the village
  • The Gayatri temple on the hillock area
  • The temple of Hanumana and the temple of Sai Baba on the hillock
  • Another small temple of Trinath at Jhumuruguda beside the main road

Education

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Padmapur has a number of educational institutions. Some of them are:

  • The Govt. Bijayananda High School
  • The Govt. Boys' Upper Primary School near Markama street
  • The Primary school at Medical Colony in the village
  • The Primary School at Hatapada in the village
  • The Girls' High School
  • The R.G.(Junior) College
  • Triveni +2 Science College
  • The Ideal Public School
  • The Aryan English Medium School at Padmapur
  • The Gajanana Vidya Niketana (Odia medium)
  • The Saraswati Sishu Mandir (Odia medium)

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Rayagada District (PDF). Orissa Review(Census Special). December 2010. pp. 175–178. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  2. ^ Identified Tourist Centres of Odisha (PDF). Orissa Reference Annual-2011. pp. 521–532. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Temples & Monuments:Buddhist Monuments". Orissa-Tourism.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Tourism" (PDF). State of the Environment Report. Orissa. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  5. ^ Patra, Dasarathy. Tribal Tourism and Culture (PDF). Orissareview-November,2011. pp. 63–68. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Rayagada district General information". indiaonapage.com. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  7. ^ "Tourist Attractions". rayagada.nic.in. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Buddhism in Orissa". buddhist-tourism.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  9. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  10. ^ "Padmapur Village Population - Padmapur - Rayagada, Orissa". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  11. ^ "Padmapur at a Glance". padmapuronline. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  12. ^ Technologies, Webmaster of onlytravelguide.com (India) Ace Web. "Padmapur Temples, Orissa Padmapur Temples, Padmapur Temples travel guide, Padmapur Temples views, History of Padmapur Temples, Padmapur Temples overview". www.onlytravelguide.com. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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