Belaguntha

Bellaguntha
ବେଲଗୁଣ୍ଠା
Town
Nickname(s): BGT
Bellaguntha
Bellaguntha

Location in Odisha, India

Coordinates: 19°53′N 84°39′E / 19.88°N 84.65°E / 19.88; 84.65Coordinates: 19°53′N 84°39′E / 19.88°N 84.65°E / 19.88; 84.65
Country  India
State Odisha
District Ganjam
Government
 • Type Democratic
 • Member of Legislative Assembly Purna Chandra Swain(BJD)
 • Member of Parliament Ladu Kishor Swain(BJD)
Elevation 59 m (194 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 11,297
Languages
 • Official Odia
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 761119
Telephone code 06821
Vehicle registration OD-32
Sub-division Bhanjanagar
Block Bellaguntha
Legislative Assembly Constituency Surada
Parliament Constituency Aska
Website odisha.gov.in

Bellaguntha is a town and a Notified Area Council (N.A.C.) in Ganjam district in the state of Odisha, India.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Belaguntha had a population of 9961. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Belaguntha has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

As per folklore here, Belaguntha was a main market place for grocery and cattle in the Ganjam district. This place is famous for Brass Fish "Pitala Macha" in the world. Nrusinghanatha temple is one of the significant temples in this region that attracts thousands of pilgrims to get a darshan of Lord Lakshmi Nrusingh. One of the Bhanja Kings from Bhanja Dynasty had established the temple during 18th century.

Belaguntha was the business destination for people. All grocery, corns, vegetables, etc. came from Boudh and Phulbani for selling. People purchase and resale/supply to Aska and Berhampur. It was the business hub in the region. Belaguntha itself famous for Art and culture with brass,silver,copper, and woodwork. The world famous Brass Fish are still the main attraction of the city. There was a tale about the brass fish. The brass fishes will swim in water for several minutes to entertain the king and queen. Belaguntha is mainly well known for its Temples, Teachers and Tanks also known as "3T". There are more than twenty temples inside the town and more than twenty five tanks inside and outskirts of the town. Belaguntha is also the education hub in the region, recognized for more teachers such as Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sanskrit, etc.

Geography

Belaguntha is located at 19°53′N 84°39′E / 19.88°N 84.65°E / 19.88; 84.65.[2] It has an average elevation of 59 m (194 ft).

Culture

Among festivals, Thakurani Yatra, Ratha Yatra & Danda Jatra are three festivals that makes Belaguntha the point of attraction.

Apart from this, Dola Purnima, Durga Puja(Dussehra), Kumar Purnima, Pana Sankranti, Nurshingha Chaturthi, Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Danda Yatra, Ganesh Puja and Saraswati Puja are the other important festivals celebrated here with lots of enthusiasm. People with brotherhood celebrating all the festivals. The daily prasad bhog to god is very famous here. It is tender and very tasteful with a different divine smell.

Kabichandra Pati was a famous poet, who had written all danda yatra poems for different gods and goddesses.

Food

Bellaguntha is also famous for some special types of sweets and local foods. Some famous sweets are;

Some sweets are prepared for special festivals, such as Halua & Drakhya for Ratha Yatra, Satapuri for Satapuri Amabasya, etc.

Transport

Being a business hub in the Ganjam district, it is perfectly connected with other major cities of Odisha such as BBSR & Berhampur.

Famous places

Bellaguntha has already established identity for its historical heritage, arts, culture and natural beauty. Some famous places are:

Education

As it is known as the education hub to its nearer areas, many students come here to study from nearby villages. Some institutions are:

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Belaguntha
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