Places of interest (bolangir)

PATNAGARH: The ancient capital of the kingdom of Patna, Patnagarh combines in happy synthesis its mythic past with the modern present. The temples of Patmeswari in Chalukyan style and that of Someswar Siva belonging to the 12 th Century are the monuments of prominence. One can find here the reminiscence of the earliest group of temples build during the Chauhan rule in Western part of Orissa. Distance 40 km from District HQ Communication Road Nearest Railway station Balangir Lodging and Boarding Patnagarh/Balangir.




RANIPUR-JHARIAL: Ranipur Jharial is known as "Soma Tirtha" in scriptures. It combines a section of religious faiths like Saivism, Buddhism, Vaisnavism and Tantrism. The circular open vault enclosure of sixty-four yoginis, the major attraction of the place, is one of the four such shrines in India. The temple of Someswar Siva is the noted one among a plethora of about 50 temples here. The majestic brick temple of Indralath is said to be the highest brick temple of Orissa. Distance 100 km from Dist. HQ Communication Road Rail - Nearest station- Kantabanji Lodging and Boarding Kantabanji.



SAINTALA: Saintala is noted for its Chandi temple which is now in ruins. Goddess Chandi in Mahisamardini form is presently installed in a small mound. The Dasavatara (Ten incarnations) image of Lord Vishnu and Broken door jamb with figures of Ganga and Yamuna are among the remarkable places of sculpture un-earthen here. Distance 40 km from Dist. HQ Communication Road Rail - Nearest station- Saintala Lodging and Boarding Balangir.



JOGISARDA: 25 km from Balangir and 7 km from Loisingha, Jogisarda is noted for the Jogeswar Shiva Temple.



TUREKELA: (98 km): A place suitable for group camping, Turekela is important for viewing colorful wild life, like Tigers, Dear, Bears, Monkeys etc. The chirping birds perched on trees are a thrill to the searching eyes. Distance 98 km from Dist. HQ Communication Road Rail - Nearest station- Titilagarh Lodging and Boarding Titilagarh/Balangir.



BELPARA: (62KM from Balangir) Belpara is one of the main town of Bolangir Dist. It is a beautiful town among Balangir. Belpara is famous for "RATHA YATRA", "DURGA PUJA", "LAXMI PUJA", "GIRIGOBARDHAN PUJA" and "BISWAKARMAPUJA". There are some beautiful temples in Belpara & also in near to it.



CHUDAPALI: this is a small and beautiful place between Balangir and Patnagarh. It is famous for its local haat's or market.



HARISHANKAR: Full of natural beauty. Hari-Shankar Tample where Lord Shiva and Lord Bishnu are worshiped togeather. A natural spring of water appends to the beauty of Harishankar. A Trecking trip can be realised there. Also taking bath in the Khasada Pathar (Sloppy Stone) is really exciting. A perfect picnic spot.



MADHIAPALI: It is the most famous of 'NAG BACHHA (MANDIR) TEMPLE'. The temple is famous because any type of snake bite to any body, so if the immediately go and worship then his / her life is free of poison. It is the famous of Madhiapali village temple.

BANMAL: IT IS THE MOST POPULAR WITH NATURAL SINNERIES AND BUETIES.

Political Representatives of Balangir

 Member of Parliament:-
 Sri. Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo - BJD

 Member of Legislative Assembly from Balangir District
 Balangir => Ananga Udaya Singh Deo
 Kantabanji => Santosh Singh Saluja
 Loisingha => Ramakanta Seth
 Nuapada => Rajendra Dholakia
 Patnagarh => Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
 Titlagarh => Surendra Singh Bhoi