Belaguntha
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Bellaguntha ବେଲଗୁଣ୍ଠା |
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| Town | |
| Nickname(s): BGT | |
 Bellaguntha
 Bellaguntha
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| Coordinates: 19°53′N 84°39′E / 19.88°N 84.65°ECoordinates: 19°53′N 84°39′E / 19.88°N 84.65°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| 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 |
Bellaguntha is a town and a Notified Area Council (N.A.C.) in Ganjam district in the state of Odisha, India.
As of 2001[update]India census, 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.
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.
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