Agalpur
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Agalpur (Raj) ଆଗଲପୁର(ରାଜ) Agalpur (Raj) |
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A view of Agalpur Bridge on the river Ang
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 Agalpur (Raj)
 Agalpur (Raj)
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| Coordinates: 21°0′42.36″N 83°24′26.85″E / 21.0117667°N 83.4074583°ECoordinates: 21°0′42.36″N 83°24′26.85″E / 21.0117667°N 83.4074583°E | |
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 India
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| State | Odisha |
| District | Balangir |
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| • Official | Oriya |
| • Native | Sambalpuri |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 767022 |
| Telephone code | 06653 |
| Vehicle registration | OR-03 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Balangir |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Loisingha |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon |
| Website | odisha |
Agalpur (Raj) (Odia: ଆଗଲପୁର(ରାଜ)) is a village and Block in Balangir district in the state of Odisha, India. Agalpur (Raj) a historical place and a very old human community center. It is situated in the triangular land of "Ang" river (also Known as "Ong" river);and Two Small Rivers (in kosali Language known as "Joor") "Uttali"& "Ghesali". On the extreme north, after crossing the Ong river at about 10–20 km there is a famous hill that is known as Hari schandra keshei pali
The village name of Agalpur (Raj) is believed to be very old and traditional. There are several stories behind the name of Agalpur (Raj). However, when asked to the former Sarpanch (of Agalpur)Mr. Purna Chandra Meher, he said the name of Agalpur (Raj) is believed to be derived from three different words. first one is "Argala" (Means Barrier) second one is "Pur" (Means Village) and third one is "Raj" (Implying to the King's rule). It is believed that initially it was called as "Argalapur", meaning 'a village of barrier'. In the ancient time it was very difficult to reach the village "Argalapur" due to the nature's barricade of rivers (Ong, Uttali, and Gesali) and dense forest surrounding it. This might be the reason the then king of Patna State (now patnagarh) had made "Aragalapur" a hub for own protection. There are several stories that how king of Patna State used to hide in "Argalapur" during the fight with neighbor states. It is believed that due to a major hub for Patna State king suffix "Raj" is added in the name of Agalpur (Raj).
Agalpur (Raj) is situated in the middle island between three river bodies i.e. river Ong, small river Utalli and Ghensali. The coordinates where Agalpur (Raj) is situated are 21°0'48"N 83°24'29"E on the earth surface.
Agalpur(Raj) is situated in nature's best place, with good communications. It is about 50–60 km from main district Balangir & Bargarh. Which is well communicated via buses and other road transports. The roads are well for pleasant driving to Agalpur(Raj). There is a new bridge constructed over Ong river for the well communication during the Rainy Days. You can also find small bridges over the Ghesali and Uttali joors.
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