Baripada
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Baripada | |
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City | |
PIN | 757 0xx |
Telephone code | 06792-25xxxx 06792-26xxxx |
Vehicle registration | OD-11x-xxxx |
Sex ratio | 931 ♂/♀ |
Literacy | 89.31% |
Website | baripadamunicipality |
Baripada (bāripadā) is a city and a
The city is the headquarters of
History
Baripada became the headquarters of the state (now district) at the end of the 18th century during Sumitra Devi's rule, succeeding its earlier status in Haripur. However, it was initially documented as Burpuddah by Major James Rennell of the East India Company in his renowned 1779 Atlas, well before it assumed the role of the state headquarters. Although the history of Baripada is uncertain, it is believed that the name probably derived from the Bauri or Bathudi tribe.[7]
The ruins of an old mud fort in the centre of the town have completely disappeared. A temple dedicated to Ambika Devi is the sole survivor. The chief shrine of the town is a
The town continued to grow after the merger of Mayurbhanj State with the Union of India in 1949. In contrast to the planned nature of the town centre, the newer areas have tended to adopt a sprawling nature.[8]
Geography
Baripada is at 21°56′N 86°43′E / 21.94°N 86.72°E.[9] It has an average elevation of 36 metres (118 feet). The city lies along the Budhabalanga River.
Climate data for Baripada, Odisha (1981–2010, extremes 1955–2012) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 34.7 (94.5) |
39.9 (103.8) |
44.6 (112.3) |
46.0 (114.8) |
48.3 (118.9) |
47.8 (118.0) |
40.6 (105.1) |
36.6 (97.9) |
39.6 (103.3) |
37.4 (99.3) |
36.1 (97.0) |
32.7 (90.9) |
48.3 (118.9) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.5 (79.7) |
30.1 (86.2) |
34.9 (94.8) |
37.8 (100.0) |
37.4 (99.3) |
34.9 (94.8) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.4 (90.3) |
31.7 (89.1) |
29.4 (84.9) |
26.8 (80.2) |
32.2 (90.0) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.7 (54.9) |
16.2 (61.2) |
20.5 (68.9) |
24.1 (75.4) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.9 (78.6) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.8 (76.6) |
22.1 (71.8) |
17.3 (63.1) |
12.6 (54.7) |
21.1 (70.0) |
Record low °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
6.8 (44.2) |
11.6 (52.9) |
15.2 (59.4) |
17.5 (63.5) |
18.9 (66.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.4 (68.7) |
18.5 (65.3) |
14.6 (58.3) |
10.1 (50.2) |
5.0 (41.0) |
5.0 (41.0) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 18.9 (0.74) |
18.5 (0.73) |
31.7 (1.25) |
69.3 (2.73) |
135.8 (5.35) |
267.1 (10.52) |
320.8 (12.63) |
367.5 (14.47) |
285.4 (11.24) |
176.2 (6.94) |
16.8 (0.66) |
8.5 (0.33) |
1,716.5 (67.58) |
Average rainy days | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 4.6 | 7.3 | 11.9 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 81.2 |
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST )
|
62 | 58 | 55 | 59 | 66 | 77 | 85 | 87 | 85 | 77 | 67 | 62 | 70 |
Source: India Meteorological Department[10][11][12] |
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1891 | 3,394 | — |
1901 | 5,613 | +65.4% |
1911 | 5,968 | +6.3% |
1921 | 6,189 | +3.7% |
1931 | 6,193 | +0.1% |
1941 | 8,281 | +33.7% |
1951 | 9,277 | +12.0% |
1961 | 20,301 | +118.8% |
1971 | 28,725 | +41.5% |
1981 | 52,989 | +84.5% |
1991 | 69,240 | +30.7% |
2001 | 100,651 | +45.4% |
2011 | 110,058 | +9.3% |
The significant population rise in the 1961 census is attributed to the incorporation of nearby two square mile areas into the Baripada town in 1952. Source: Census of Mayurbhanj State & Census of India[13] |
As of the
Population
The population of Baripada has Odias, mainly
Religions
According to the 2011 census, in Baripada town, Hindus comprised the majority at 109,732, followed by Muslims at 5,241, Christians at 650, Sikhs at 130, Buddhists at 14, Jains at 20, and unclassified sects at 805, while 257 did not state their religious affiliation.
Languages
Politics
Current MLA from Baripada Assembly Constituency is Prakash Soren of BJP, who won the seat in State elections of 2019. Previous MLAs from this seat were
- 2019: Prakash Soren (BJP)
- 2014: Sananda Marndi (BJD)
- 2009: Sananda Marndi (BJD)
- 2004: Bimal Lochan Das (JMM)
- 2000: Kishore Das (JMM)
- 1995: Prasanna Kumar Das (Congress)
- 1990: Chhatish Chandra Dhal (Janata Dal)
- 1985: Prasanna Kumar Das (Congress)
- 1980: Prasanna Kumar Das (Congress)
- 1977: Prasanna Kumar Das (Congress)
- 1974: Pramod Chandra Bhanjadeo (Independent)
- 1971: Pramod Chandra Bhanjadeo (Independent)
- 1967: Santosh Kumar Sahu (Congress)
- 1961: Santosh Kumar Sahu (Congress)
- 1957: Harihar Mohanty (PSP) and Samal Majhi (Independent)
- 1951: Girish Chandra Ray (PSP) and Surendra Singh (Congress)[17]
Baripada is part of
Economics
Baripada is home to many forest-based products such as timber, but due to heavy deforestation the sawmills were banned within a 25 km radius. Baripada is known for Sabai grass plantations, an African grass introduced to Baripada and was first planted in Hamilton Garden that grows on red volcanic soil and has strong fibres that are used for rope making known as Bubei. It has many cashew plantation fields. Khali (plates) and Duna (bowls) making, from leaves of Sal tree leaves (Shorea robusta), is another business that local men engage in.
It has many brick kilns on the banks of river Budhabalaga, which is the only perennial river flowing through the city. Timber remains one of the major sources of income for the local populace.
Culture
Baripada is popular for its art and culture. Many famous stars of
Baripada is the second place, after
Maa Ambika Temple is one of the chief temples and Maa Ambika is a highly revered deity in this region. It is in Badabazar, 1 km from Baripada bus stand.
Tourist spots
Khiching
Khiching is an ancient village under Sukruli block. Khiching is located about 50 km east of Keonjhargarh city 24 km west of
Debakunda
Debakunda is a waterfall and tank. The Ambika temple is on the hilltop near the falls. Debakunda is at a distance of 60 km from Baripada and 85 km from Balasore.[19]
Similipal
Baldiha Dam
Government neglect has taken its toll on century-old Baldiha Dam in Shamakhunta block of Mayurbhanj district. Built on river Palpala over 205 km2 area, the irrigation project remains defunct for the last 20 years due to lack of renovation. The Project was undertaken during the rule of Maharaja Shri Ramchandra Bhanjdeo and the then State Engineer Jarnold Martin Loe had constructed the dam at Baldiha, 28 km (17 mi) from Baripada town.
As of 2019, 10 to 15 acres of land are being irrigated during Rabi season with the water from the dam while there is no irrigation for Kharif crop. The water level of the dam has drastically come down due to huge deposition of soil and leakages. Even water from Palpala river has failed to recharge the dam during rainy season.
Bhimkund
There is a sacred pool near the river Vaitarani. As per legend Bhima, the second Pandava, took his bath in this pool when the Pandavas were passing their incognito life in Birat Nagar (presumed to be the present location of Kaptipada). The Vaitarani river flows through a gorge in steps and flows down to the Bhimkund pool. During the Makar festival during January, thousands of people gather here to take a holy dip.[19]
Manatri
It is best known for the shrine of 'Kakharua Baidyanath' (Temple of Lord
To the west of temple in about 1 km are the remains of an ancient fort and 8 km to the east are the ruins of Kuradiha Gada.
Machha Kandana
Near Udala. Way to Podadiha village.
Kalo Dam
Situated in Nudadiha block.
Sunei Dam
10 km distance from Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj.
Haripur
Haripur, earlier known as Hariharpur, was founded by Maharaja Harihar Bhanj in 1400 CE and remained as the capital of Bhanja Dynasty before it shifted to Baripada. Baidyanath Bhanj, another ruler of the dynasty built a magnificent brick temple in honour of his tutelary God Rasika-raya. Though currently dilapidated, it is unique among the brick temples of Orissa. Towards the north to the courtyard of Rasikaraya temple lies the ruins of Ranihanspur (the inner apartment of the queen).
Radhamohan temple is a brick-built rectangular temple nearby.
Lulung
This place is surrounded on three sides by hills of Similipal range. It is a popular place for picnicking, and tourists can purchase the stone utensils that are native to this place.[20][21]
Devagram
Also known as Deogan, the river Sono flows close to the village. There are several ruins of old temples on the bank of the river. It is presumed that a change in the course of the river might have caused this destruction. The images of
Samibruksha
Samibruksha is a peak in the hillock and is about 500 ft high. There are five caves on the western side. Legend has it that the five
Simla
Simla on the banks of river Burhabalanga is houses the shrine of Simileswar
Kuchei
This is an excavated prehistoric site and discoveries pertaining to Neolithic possessions of man are being made. The pottery fragments found with Neolithic implements speak of settlements in the late Stone Age in Mayurbhanj district.
Kuliana
Many paleolithic artefacts are being discovered in this region. Its very near to West Bengal's Medinipore.
Sitakund Waterfall
The Sitakund waterfall is another outside attraction tourist place of Simlipal Tiger reserve of Odisha. The Sitakund waterfall is located at Mayurbhanj district of Odisha and it is the part of the Simlipal National Park. Also this place is the place of Hinduism because the name of the waterfall is Sitakund that is the name of Hindu goddess Sita Devi.
Transportation
Baripada railway station was one of the earliest stations in Odisha. The ruler of Mayurbhanj, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Bhanjdeo, connected Baripada to the Howrah-Chennai railway corridor by a narrow-gauge rail network, then known as the Mayurbhanj State Railway. The first ever airport during the British Raj in Odisha stands to this date at sites of Rajabasa (16 km from city) and Rasgovindpur (60 km from the city) with their 2 km-long runways which were constructed during World War II.
Now a broad gauge railway line has replaced it which has benefited over 150,000 of this city's population. As of now, a Baripada — Rupsa — Balasore DEMU Pgr. train and a superfast express train to the state capital Bhubaneswar runs on daily basis. There's also a weekly train that runs from Baripada to Puri directly. A new train to Kolkata from Baripada has been running since 2010. The city has also a suburban railway station at Bhanjpur named Bhanjpur railway station.
Regarding road transport, luxury A/C buses are a popular means of transportation between the cities. There is connectivity to
Education
Baripada
The newly built Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital started its classes from September 2017. It is located in Rangmatia, 8 km from the main town.
The oldest high school is
The engineering college named
Diganta Vikas Residential School Baripada is situated in w.no 21 BijayramchandraPur.
Schools
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The following are the noted schools in the city:
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Baripada[25]
- Maharaja Krushna Chandra High School, Baripada
Notable persons
- Jogesh Pati, Indian-American theoretical physicist at the University of Maryland, USA
- Jatin Das, international painter[26]
- Bijay Mohanty, actor in Odia language films
- Uttam Mohanty, actor in Odia language films[27]
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