Banapur

Banpur is a town and a Notified Area Council in Khordha district in the state of Odisha, India.The town is named after the King Banasura of Lord Krishna age.Banasura, a demon-king who is said to have ruled over this place. The place was under the control of a line of feudal lords, the ancestors of the Rajas of Parikud, till 18th century. Major point of attraction here is the temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagabati, the presiding deity of Banpur. It is one of the famous Shaktipithas of Odisha.

Geography

Banpur is located at 19°47′N 85°11′E / 19.78°N 85.18°E / 19.78; 85.18. It has an average elevation of 1 metres (3 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Banpur had a population of 25,652. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Banpur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Climate

As the town is situated in the coastal area there you cannot feel too hot in summer or too cold in winter. The rain fall is sound and suitable for agriculture.