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{{redirect|Salipur|for census town in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal|Salipur, Baruipur}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{travel guide|date=January 2017}}
{{Infobox settlement
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'''Salepur''' is a town and a [[Notified Area Council]] in the [[Cuttack district]] of [[Odisha]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=24 February 2024|title=Odisha creates 39 urban local bodies for socio-economic development|work=The Print|url=https://theprint.in/india/odisha-creates-39-urban-local-bodies-for-socio-economic-development/1977869/|access-date=19 March 2024}}</ref>
'''Salepur''' (also known as '''Salipur''') is a town in the [[Cuttack District|district of Cuttack]], and the headquarters of the Salipur block. It is situated near the bank of river ''Chitrotpala'', 25&nbsp;km from the city of [[Cuttack]] and 55&nbsp;km from the state capital [[Bhubaneswar]].
 
==About==
==Name's Relevance==
The name Salepur is primarily derived from the combination of two words viz. sali (Paddy) and Pur (Place). It is due to the reason that Salepur belt is one of the largest producers of Paddy in the State of [[Odisha]] because of its highly fertile soil.
 
Salepur is famous for the ''[[Bikalananda Kar]]'s [[Rasagola]]''.
==Transport==
[[File:Bikalkar rasagola.gif|thumb|[[Rasgulla|Rasagolla]] made by [[Bikalananda Kar's]]]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Rasagula/Rasgulla: The Sweet Originated from Salepur, Odisha by Bikalananda Kar - eOdisha.org - latest Odisha News - Business - Culture -Art - Travel|url=http://eodisha.org/rasagularasgulla-the-sweet-originated-from-salepur-odisha-by-bikalananda-kar/|website=eodisha.org|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref> Canned Rasagolas from Salepur are exported to different parts of Odisha, India and abroad. Other Odia confections, such as [[Chhena Poda]], [[Rasaballi]] are also famously sold here.
'''By Road''': Salepur is well connected to all the nearby cities and towns by roads. SH-9A connects it to NH-16 which connects to Kolkata and Chennai. Besides SH-9A also connects to the nearby cities/towns like Cuttack, Kendrapara, [[Pattamundai]], Rajnagar, and Aul, Chandbali.
 
It is situated near the bank of [[holy river]] ''[[Chitroptala River|Chitrotpala]]''. It's about 25&nbsp;km from the city of [[Cuttack]] and 55&nbsp;km from the state capital [[Bhubaneswar]].
'''By Rail''': The nearest major railway station at Cuttack<ref>{{cite web|title=CTC/Cuttack Junction (5 PFs) Railway Station Map/Atlas ECoR/East Coast Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/cuttack-junction-ctc-indianrail-indian-railway-irctc-enquiry/488|website=indiarailinfo.com|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Free Wi-Fi service at Cuttack railway station during Durga Puja|url=http://www.prameyanews7.com/en/sep2016/odisha/32994/Free-Wi-Fi-service-at-Cuttack-railway-station-during-Durga-Puja-Free-Wi-Fi--Cuttack-railway-stationOdisha.htm|accessdate=29 September 2016|publisher=Prameya News7}}</ref> is well connected to most of the cities both within and outside the state, which include [[New delhi|New Delhi]], [[Calcutta]], [[Madras]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Puri]], [[Vizag]], [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]], [[Agra]], [[Guwahati]], and [[Bangalore]].
 
==Places of interest==
'''By Air''': The nearest airport at Bhubaneswar (1&nbsp;hour drive) is one of the major international airports in eastern India and is well connected to all the major cities in the Country.
*'''Hindu Temples''': Kulia Hanuman Temple, Kalagni Temple, Saheshwari Temple, Sidheswar Temple, Bateshwara Temple, Biseswara Temple, Gangeswar Shiv temple, Garuda Temple, Jadedeswar temple near badapokari Talapada, Chateswar Temple at Krishna Pur, Sani Temple at Janardanpur & Ananteswar Temple at Lendura Bhagabanpur, Gangeswar Mahadev (Shiv Temple )
 
*'''Masjids''': Madarsa Jamiya Islamia Markazul Uloom (Sungra), Jama Masjid(Guhalipur), Jama Masjid(Daryapur), Jama Masjid (Simalpada), Jama Masjid (Rodhpur, Salipur), Jama Masjid (Barigol), Jama Masjid (Salarjung), Jama Masjid (Kusambi), Jama Masjid (Rasulpur), Jama Masjid (Saipada), Jama Masjid (Sankarpur), Jama Masjid (Masoompur)
*'''Major Highway''': 9A (Cuttack - Salepur - Kendrapara - [[Pattamundai]] - [[Chandabali]])
*'''Major Railway Station''': Cuttack (25&nbsp;km)
*'''Nearest Airport''': [[Biju Patnaik Airport]] (60&nbsp;km)
*'''Nearby Cities/Towns''': Cuttack (25&nbsp;km W), [[Chhatia]] (20&nbsp;km N), Kendrapara (25&nbsp;km E)
 
*'''Scenic beauty''': Chitrotpala river Bank, Kadamkanta jungle.
==Cuisine==
The cuisine is specific Oriya food. But this place has the recognition in the field of sweets which are widely prepared and mouth watering delicious.
[[File:Bikalkar rasagola.gif|right|100px|[[Rasgulla|Rasagola]]]]
[[Rasgulla|Rasagolla]] made by [[Bikalananda Kar]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Rasagula/Rasgulla: The Sweet Originated from Salepur, Odisha by Bikalananda Kar - eOdisha.org - latest Odisha News - Business - Culture -Art - Travel|url=http://eodisha.org/rasagularasgulla-the-sweet-originated-from-salepur-odisha-by-bikalananda-kar/|website=eodisha.org|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref> is one of the prime attractions here and also Odisha famous. Canned rasagollas from Salepur are exported to different parts of Odisha, India and abroad. Other Oriya confections, such as [[Chhena Poda]], and [[Rasaballi]] are sold here.
 
[[File:Chitrotpala Syphon Cum Bridge.jpg|thumb|India's largest Siphon-cum-Bridge at Salepur near Raghabapur Village]]
==Places of interest==
*'''Temples''': Kulia Hanuman Temple, Kalagni Temple, Saheshwari Temple, Sidheswar Temple, Bateshwara Temple, Biseswara Temple, Gangeswar Shiv temple, Garuda Temple, Jadedeswar temple near badapokari Talapada, Chateswar Temple at Krishna Pur, Sani Temple at Janardanpur & Ananteswar Temple at Lendura Bhagabanpur, Gangeswar Mahadev (Shiv Temple )
*'''Masjids''': Madarsa Jamiya Islamia Markazul Uloom (Sungra), Jama Masjid(Guhalipur), Jama Masjid(Daryapur), Jama Masjid (Simalpada), Jama Masjid (Rodhpur, Salipur), Jama Masjid (Barigol), Jama Masjid (Salarjung), Jama Masjid(kusambi),Jama Masjid(Rasulpur),Jama Masjid(Saipada),Jama Masjid(Sankarpur)
*'''Scenic beauty''': Chitrotpala river bank, Kadamkanta jungle.
Asia's second largest and India's largest siphun-cum-bridge is in Salipur.
{{Reflist}}[[File:Siphon-cum-Bridge.jpg|thumb|[[File:Salipur_college_gate.jpg|thumb|Salipur college gate]][[File:Chitrotpala Syphon Cum Bridge.jpg|thumb]]India's largest Siphon-cum-Bridge at Salepur near Raghabapur Village.]]
 
*'''Fairs and festivals''': Munsi Melana (Dola Jatra), Eid-Ul-Fitre & Eid-Ul-Zuha (Sungra Eidgah)
 
* Utkal Mahotsava (Salipur High School Ground)
Utkal Mahotsava(Salipur High School Ground), Car festival at Saheshwari Temple, Dusserah, Lakshmi Puja (Manabasa Gurubara) and Kaali Puja, Deepavali, Raja Parba, Saraswati Puja, Ganesh Puja, Pana Jatra/Patua Jatra at Gangeswar Temple near Raisungura ଜନାର୍ଦନ ପୁର ଶନି ଯାତ୍ରା, ଅନ୍ତେଶ୍ଵର ପାଟୁଆ ଯାତ୍ରା etc.
* Car festival at Saheshwari Temple, Dusserah
* Lakshmi Puja (Manabasa Gurubara)
* Kaali Puja
* Deepavali
* Raja Parba
* Saraswati Puja
* Ganesh Puja
* Pana Jatra/Patua Jatra at Gangeswar Temple near Raisungura.
 
==Educational Institutions==
==Education==
* Salipur Autonomous College,<ref>{{cite web|title=WelCome to salipur college.org|url=http://www.salipurcollege.org.in/|website=www.salipurcollege.org.in|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref> [[File:Salipur_college_gate.jpg|right|100px|Salipur College gate]]
* Institute of Pharmacy & Technology,<ref>{{cite web|title=Institute of Pharmacy and Technology, Salipur|url=http://www.iptsalipur.org/|website=www.iptsalipur.org|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref> a pharmacy college of Odisha
* Salepur High School, Salepur {Estd. 1934}
* Ekram Rasul High School, Sungra,<ref>{{cite web|title="Salipur High School Salipur" - School in Chandradeipur, Salipur|url=http://allindiafacts.com/school/odisha/cuttack/salipur/21121202705.html|website=allindiafacts.com|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref>
* Salepur Girl's High School
* Sarswati Sishu Bidya Mandir
* Salepur English Medium School
* Salepur Public School
* Freedom International School
* St. Xavier High School
* Nabapravat ITC Salepur,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.salipurcollege.org.in/|title=WelCome to salipur college.org |website=www.salipurcollege.org.in|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref>
* Nabapravat School of Nursing & Nabapravat Academy for Management Education, Kashipur, Kulia, Salepur
* Technical Institute in Sweets (ITI in sweets) and other ITI centers
* Jamia Markazul Uloom Sungra, Jamia Rashidiya Riyaz ul uloom, Sungrah (Muslim University)
* Madrasa Khadijatul Qubra (Girl's Madrasa)
* Mahasinghpur High School
 
==Notable people==
*Salepur Autonomous College,<ref>{{cite web|title=WelCome to salipur college.org :::::::|url=http://www.salipurcollege.org.in/|website=www.salipurcollege.org.in|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref> Institute of Pharmacy & Technology,<ref>{{cite web|title=Institute of Pharmacy and Technology, Salipur|url=http://www.iptsalipur.org/|website=www.iptsalipur.org|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref> a pharmacy college of Odisha
* [[Madhusudan Das]]
*Ekram Rasul High School, Sungra, Salipur High School,<ref>{{cite web|title="Salipur High School Salipur" - School in Chandradeipur, Salipur|url=http://allindiafacts.com/school/odisha/cuttack/salipur/21121202705.html|website=allindiafacts.com|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref> Salepur Girl's High School, Sarswati Sishu Bidya Mandir, Salipur English medium school, Salipur Public School, Freedom International School, st. Xavier, etc.
* [[Surendra Mohanty]]
*Technical institute in sweets (ITI in sweets) and other ITI centers
 
*Jamia Markazul Uloom Sungra, Jamia Rashidiya Riyaz ul uloom,Sungrah, (Muslim University), Madrasa Khadijatul Qubra(Girls Madrasa)
==Transport==
===Road===
Salepur is well connected with nearby cities and towns with SH-9A & NH-16 by road.
 
===Rail===
==Notable people born in Salepur==
[[Cuttack Railway Station]]<ref>{{cite web|title=CTC/Cuttack Junction (5 PFs) Railway Station Map/Atlas ECoR/East Coast Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/cuttack-junction-ctc-indianrail-indian-railway-irctc-enquiry/488|website=indiarailinfo.com|accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Free Wi-Fi service at Cuttack railway station during Durga Puja|url=http://www.prameyanews7.com/en/sep2016/odisha/32994/Free-Wi-Fi-service-at-Cuttack-railway-station-during-Durga-Puja-Free-Wi-Fi--Cuttack-railway-stationOdisha.htm|accessdate=29 September 2016|publisher=Prameya News7}}</ref>
 
===Air===
#[[Madhusudan Das]]
#[[BikalanandaBhubaneswar KarAirport]]
#[[Chiranjeev Routray]]
 
==Politics==
CurrentThe current [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLAMember of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) from the Salepur (GE) Assembly Constituency is Prasant[[Prasanta Behera]] (Kunia Bhai) of ([[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]], BJD). Prakash Behera was the former MLA of Salipur Constituency from 2014-2019 from Indian National Congress (INC).But duePrior to changinghim partyChandra Sarathi Behera was MLA. C.S. Behera succeeded his father Kalindi Charan Behera. K.C. Behera held many Cabinet Rank Ministry too. Both father and son come from BJD. Before K.C. Behera Mr Rabi Behera was MLA (INC), towho BJPwas byalso thea influenceson of BaijayantMr. PandaBaidhar Behera,the peopleCongress of(was Salipuralso didn'tMLA accept& himMP). In 2019 he changed his party and joined to [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] after serving 20 years for INC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Odisha MLA Prakash Chandra Behera joins BJP |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/odisha-assembly/odisha-mla-prakash-chandra-behera-joins-bjp/article26559635.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=17 March 2019}}</ref> Mayadhar Sethi of Congress was also MLA. It became clear on 23 May 2019 that Sri. Prasant Behera would be the MLA of Salipur.
Prior to him Chandra Sarathi Behera was MLA. CS Behera succeeded his father Kalindi Charan Behera. KC Behera held many Cabinet Rank Ministry too. Both Father Son duo from BJD. Before KC Behera Mr Rabi Behera was MLA ( INC) Who was also Son of Mr. Baidhar Behera, Congress ( was also MLA & MP). B Behera was maternal Uncle of KC Behera. Though they belonged to different political parties yet it was sort of Parivarbaad परिवारवाद as limited Reserved Candidates availability. In 2019 he changed his party and joined to [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] after serving 20 years for INC<ref>{{cite web |title=Odisha MLA Prakash Chandra Behera joins BJP |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/odisha-assembly/odisha-mla-prakash-chandra-behera-joins-bjp/article26559635.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=17 March 2019}}</ref>. Mayadhar Sethi of Congress was also MLA. Salepur Has a Block with a Chairman (SC Reserve) Under Salepur Tehsil.It cleared on 23rd May 2019 that Sri. Prasant Behera became the MLA of Salipur.
 
==References==
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