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Odagaon
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Odagaon
Location in Odisha, India
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Odagaon
Odagaon (India)
Coordinates: 20°00′58″N84°59′16″E / 20.016097°N 84.987659°E / 20.016097; 84.987659 Coordinates: 20°00′58″N84°59′16″E / 20.016097°N 84.987659°E / 20.016097; 84.987659
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Odisha
District Nayagarh
Government
  TypeNotified area council
  BodyINDIAN PARLIAMENTARY GROUP
Area
  Total544 km2 (210 sq mi)
Elevation
32 m (105 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total5,401 [1]
Languages
  Official Odia
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
752081
Telephone code06753
Vehicle registration OD 25
Nearest cityNayagarh
Literacy70%
Website odisha.gov.in

Odagaon is a town and Notified area council in the Nayagarh district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is the location of the Lord Raghunath Temple. The Shriram Navami festival of Odagaon is one of the renowned festival in Odisha. It is the third largest block in the district consisting of 32 Panchayats and more than 200 villages. One of the main attractions of the place is the Raghunath Temple. New Jagannath Sadak connects Odagaon with holy city Puri.

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Places of interest

Raghunath Jeu Temple

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Raghunath Jeu Temple

Odagaon is known for the Temple of Lord Raghunath Jeu and for three subarna kalsh which is made in 47 kg. gold, which is second to Sri Kshetra. The annual festival Ramanavami Yatra is held at the temple and lasts for nine days. Festival attractions include Yatra (live stage show) and Ravan Podi.

Dutikeswar Temple

There is a Siva Temple about 35 km from Nayargh town on the Nayagarh-Bahadajhola, via Odagaon road.

Budhabudhiani Dam

The Budhabudhiani Dam, 20 km from Nayargh district, provides nearby villages with clean water and is also used for fish farming .

Sagar Park

A park has been built near the Sagar pond for recreation purpose.


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References

  1. "Odagaon Census Town City Population Census 2011-2021 | Orissa".