Jagatsinghpur
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Jagatsinghpur Jagatsinghapur |
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 Jagatsinghpur
 Jagatsinghpur
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| Coordinates: 20°16′N 86°10′E / 20.27°N 86.17°ECoordinates: 20°16′N 86°10′E / 20.27°N 86.17°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Odisha |
| District | Jagatsinghpur |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 51,688 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Website | jagatsinghpur |
Jagatsinghpur is a town and a municipality in Jagatsinghpur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of Jagatsinghpur district. It got the recognition as a new district on 1 April 1993. Paradip Port, Oil refinery and fertilizer factory are located in Jagatsinghpur district. Devi, Alaka, Biluakhai, Kusumi, Hansua, Kuanria and Lunijhara rivers belong to this district.
Jagatsinghapur is at 20°16′N 86°10′E / 20.27°N 86.17°E. It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 feet).
Jagatsinghpur District came into being on 01.04.1993. Before that, it was a part of the old Cuttack District which was divided into four new districts. It is surrounded by the districts of Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khorda, Puri and Bay of Bengal.
Another visiting place is Salajanga Ashram, which is nearly 7 km from Naugaon hat. Sarabanta Jagannath Temple And Siali beach is about 20 km from Balikuda block is the most attracting beach of Jagatsinghpur district. It is a very good spot for picnic and can be visited during any seasons of a year.Tulasi gadi temple which is at Dihasahi, approx 6 km from Jagatsinghpur towards Balikuda is another place of attraction for public or family parties. A historical village name DADAPUR present near to dihasahi (SKP).Jagannath temple in Ambasal (approximately 2 km from Balikuda Block) is considered as one of the oldest temples. Kunja Bihari Temple in Sadeipur which is about 9 km from Jagatsinghpur. Sidha Baranga Pitha is located at Punanga, just 2 km from Jagatsinghpur town. It is famous for temples of Lord Janannath and Lord Hanuman. It is a good picnic spot.
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