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'''Jagatsinghpur''' is a [[town]] and a [[municipality]] in [[Jagatsinghpur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Odisha]]. It is also the headquarters of [[Jagatsinghpur district]]. It got the recognition as a new district on 1 April 1993 formerly it was a sub-division of |
'''Jagatsinghpur''' is a [[town]] and a [[municipality]] in [[Jagatsinghpur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Odisha]]. It is also the headquarters of [[Jagatsinghpur district]]. It got the recognition as a new district on 1 April 1993 formerly it was a sub-division of Cuttack district. [[Paradip Port]], [[Paradip Refinery|Oil refinery]] and fertiliser factory are located in [[Jagatsinghpur district]]. [[Devi River|Devi]], Alaka, Biluakhai, Kusumi, Hansua, Kuanria and Lunijhara rivers belong to this district. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Sarala Temple.jpg|thumb|right|Sarala temple, Jagatsinghpur]] |
[[File:Sarala Temple.jpg|thumb|right|Sarala temple, Jagatsinghpur]] |
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Jagatsinghpur District came into existence on 1 April 1993. Before that, it was a part of the old Cuttack District which was divided into four new districts. It is surrounded by the districts of Kendrapara, [[Cuttack]] |
Jagatsinghpur District came into existence on 1 April 1993. Before that, it was a part of the old Cuttack District which was divided into four new districts. It is surrounded by the districts of Kendrapara, [[Cuttack]], Puri and [[Bay of Bengal]]. |
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==Transportation== |
==Transportation== |
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The nearest railway station from Jagatsinghpur town is Gorakhnath Station which is about 10 km from Jagatsinghpur.<ref>{{cite web|author=Indian Rail|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/gorakhnath-grkn/3790|title=Indian Rail Info|access-date=2016-05-03}}</ref> Train service is not frequent; it is better to go by road. Nearest airport is [[Biju Patnaik International Airport]] at |
The nearest railway station from Jagatsinghpur town is Gorakhnath Station which is about 10 km from Jagatsinghpur.<ref>{{cite web|author=Indian Rail|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/gorakhnath-grkn/3790|title=Indian Rail Info|access-date=2016-05-03}}</ref> The nearest city is [[Cuttack]], 40 km away. Train service is not frequent; it is better to go by road. Nearest airport is [[Biju Patnaik International Airport]] at Bhubaneswar. Charter air service from Biju Patnaik International Airport to [[Paradip]] is provided by [[Pawan Hans]]. Jagatsinghpur is well connected with other cities via road. [[OSRTC]] operated bus services to all the major Cities and Towns in Odisha. |
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==Notable people born in Jagatsinghpur== |
==Notable people born in Jagatsinghpur== |
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The district, smallest in size among the 30 districts in Odisha, has produced some of the most famous names in Oriya. Notable among them are listed below. |
The district, smallest in size among the 30 districts in Odisha, has produced some of the most famous names in Oriya. Notable among them are listed below. |
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# Prof. Dr. Anjan Kumar Baral, Winner of Education Award of Excellence (Academic), 2018, from Printing Industries of America, the first Asian to receive the award in the field of Print Education & Research, for his outstanding work in advancing print education programs, in his home country, India. |
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#'''Academics and Scientists''': [[Jyotirmayee Dash]], [[Prana Krushna Parija]], Sriram Chandra Dash, [http://csdindia.org/people/faculty/manoranjan-mohanty-distinguished-faculty/ Manoranjan Mohanty], [https://orissamatters.com/2007/06/03/prof/ Abani Kumar Baral], [[Amitav Acharya]], Dr. Biswaranjan Paital |
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#'''Writers and poets''': Birakisore Das, [[Gopal Chhotray]], [[Pratibha Ray]], [[Bibhuti Patnaik]], Hrudananda Ray, Chittaranjan Das, [[Devdas Chhotray]] [[Mamata Dash]] |
#'''Writers and poets''': Adikabi [[Sarala Das]], Birakisore Das, [[Gopal Chhotray]], [[Pratibha Ray]], [[Bibhuti Patnaik]], Hrudananda Ray, Chittaranjan Das, [[Devdas Chhotray]] [[Mamata Dash]] |
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#'''Freedom fighters, Politicians and Leaders''': [[Nabakrushna Choudhuri]], [[Malati Choudhury]], [[Nityanand Kanungo]], [[Sarala Devi]], [[ |
#'''Freedom fighters, Politicians and Leaders''': [[Nabakrushna Choudhuri|Nabakrushna Choudhury]], [[Malati Choudhury]], [[Nityanand Kanungo]], [[Sarala Devi]], Judhisthira Dasa,[[Gopabandhu Choudhuri|Gopabandhu Choudhury]] |
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==Theatre groups== |
==Theatre groups== |
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==Politics== |
==Politics== |
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Current chairperson of Jagatsinghpur municipality is Archana Singh ([[Indian National Congress]]), successor of Biplab |
Current chairperson of Jagatsinghpur municipality is Archana Singh ([[Indian National Congress]]), successor of Biplab Choudhury in 2022 ([[Indian National Congress]]) and [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from Jagatsinghpur Assembly Constituency is Prasanta Muduli of [[Biju Janata Dal]]. Previous MLAs from this Constituency were Chiranjib Biswal (Congress) between 2014 and 2019 Bishnu Das ([[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]]) between 2004 and 2013, Kailash Chandra Mallik of ([[Indian National Congress]]) in 1985, Krushna Chandra Mallik of ([[Indian National Congress]]) in 1980, and Kanduri Charan Mallik of [[Janata Party|JNP]] in 1977.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/March2004/pollupd/ac/states/s18/Partycomp38.htm|title = State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparison for 38 - Jagatsinghpur Constituency of Odisha|publisher = Election Commission of India|access-date = 2008-09-24}}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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Jagatsinghpur is a part of the [[Jagatsinghpur (Lok Sabha constituency)]]. |
Jagatsinghpur is a part of the [[Jagatsinghpur (Lok Sabha constituency)]]. |
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*[[Kamashasan]] |
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* Dhanuhar Belari |
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==References== |
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* http://jagatsinghpur.nic.in/ |
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Jagatsinghpur
Jagatsinghapur | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 20°16′N 86°10′E / 20.27°N 86.17°E | |
Country | India |
State | Odisha |
District | Jagatsinghpur |
Named for | Jagat Singh |
Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 51,688 |
Languages | |
• Official | Odia, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | OD-21 |
Website | jagatsinghpur |
Jagatsinghpur is a town and a municipality in Jagatsinghpur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of Jagatsinghpur district. It got the recognition as a new district on 1 April 1993 formerly it was a sub-division of Cuttack district. Paradip Port, Oil refinery and fertiliser factory are located in Jagatsinghpur district. Devi, Alaka, Biluakhai, Kusumi, Hansua, Kuanria and Lunijhara rivers belong to this district.
Geography
[edit]Jagatsinghapur is at 20°16′N 86°10′E / 20.27°N 86.17°E. It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 feet).
History
[edit]Jagatsinghpur District came into existence on 1 April 1993. Before that, it was a part of the old Cuttack District which was divided into four new districts. It is surrounded by the districts of Kendrapara, Cuttack, Puri and Bay of Bengal.
Transportation
[edit]The nearest railway station from Jagatsinghpur town is Gorakhnath Station which is about 10 km from Jagatsinghpur.[1] The nearest city is Cuttack, 40 km away. Train service is not frequent; it is better to go by road. Nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport at Bhubaneswar. Charter air service from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Paradip is provided by Pawan Hans. Jagatsinghpur is well connected with other cities via road. OSRTC operated bus services to all the major Cities and Towns in Odisha.
Notable people born in Jagatsinghpur
[edit]This section may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: Should only be listed as notable if they have a Wikipedia article. Also need to clean external links. (July 2023) |
The district, smallest in size among the 30 districts in Odisha, has produced some of the most famous names in Oriya. Notable among them are listed below.
- Academics and Scientists: Jyotirmayee Dash, Prana Krushna Parija, Sriram Chandra Dash, Manoranjan Mohanty, Abani Kumar Baral, Amitav Acharya, Dr. Biswaranjan Paital
- Writers and poets: Adikabi Sarala Das, Birakisore Das, Gopal Chhotray, Pratibha Ray, Bibhuti Patnaik, Hrudananda Ray, Chittaranjan Das, Devdas Chhotray Mamata Dash
- Freedom fighters, Politicians and Leaders: Nabakrushna Choudhury, Malati Choudhury, Nityanand Kanungo, Sarala Devi, Judhisthira Dasa,Gopabandhu Choudhury
Theatre groups
[edit]The District is also famous for having theatre groups which keep the old tradition of live acting before a crowd. The groups have become the part of the mainstream entertainment for people all over Odisha. Parbati Gannatya, Benirampur opera, Gouri Gananatya, Tulasi Gananatya, Durgashree Gananatya, Tarapur Opera and Trinath Gananatya are some of the famous theatre groups of Jagatsinghpur district.
Politics
[edit]Current chairperson of Jagatsinghpur municipality is Archana Singh (Indian National Congress), successor of Biplab Choudhury in 2022 (Indian National Congress) and MLA from Jagatsinghpur Assembly Constituency is Prasanta Muduli of Biju Janata Dal. Previous MLAs from this Constituency were Chiranjib Biswal (Congress) between 2014 and 2019 Bishnu Das (BJD) between 2004 and 2013, Kailash Chandra Mallik of (Indian National Congress) in 1985, Krushna Chandra Mallik of (Indian National Congress) in 1980, and Kanduri Charan Mallik of JNP in 1977.[2]
Jagatsinghpur is a part of the Jagatsinghpur (Lok Sabha constituency).
Villages
[edit]- Kamashasan
- Dhanuhar Belari
References
[edit]- ^ Indian Rail. "Indian Rail Info". Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- ^ "State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparison for 38 - Jagatsinghpur Constituency of Odisha". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 24 September 2008.[permanent dead link ]
External links
[edit]- http://jagatsinghpur.nic.in/
- http://www.jagatsinghpur.com/ Archived 6 September 2019 at the Wayback Machine