Bhawanipatna- The City of Lord Shiva

Bhawanipatna is a city in Kalahandi. It is the district headquarters of kalahandi. The city is a mixture of culture and heritage. The city is also known for its warm and welcoming nature. Also it is easy to accommodate famous tourist places from this city.

The city has beautiful landscapes of Ampani hill station and famous temples like Manikeswari temple which attracts thousands of tourists every year. The city is named after Bhawani -Shankar deity. The city is located in the middle of large mountains of Eastern Ghats.

The temperature in this city remains moderate throughout the year. The city is also known for its celebration of cultures and traditions. Nuakhai celebration is famous in the city. Kalahandi Place is also situated in this city. There are lots of accommodation options available here.

From premium hotels to budget friendly hotels all are available. As the city is a mixture of vibrant cultures and beautiful landscapes, the city turns into a tourist place of Odisha. The city is surrounded by Junagarh, Tilagarh, Rayagada. NH201 is near this city. So reaching out to the city is also easy. From buses to trains all are available here.

Quick Summary of Bhawanipatna

Facts about Bhawanipatna, Odisha
Name of Place	Bhawanipatna
Type of City or Place	District HQ
District	Kalahandi
Current DM / Collector of District	Ms. P. Anvesh Reddy, IAS
State	Odisha
Administrative Structure	District HQ
Pin Code	766001
Subdivisions Details	2 1. Bahawanipatna 2. Dharmagarh
Tehsil Details	Total 13 Tehsils are there in Bhawanipatna 1. Dhamragarh 2. Golamunda 3.Jaipatna 4.Junagarh 5.Kalahandi 6.Kalampur 7.Karlamunda 8.Kesinga 9.Koksara 10.Lanjigarh 11.Madanpur-Rampur 12.Narla 13.Thuamul Rampur
Block Details
Railway Station Available	yes
Nearest Railway station	Bhawanipatna railway station
No of Trains (Up/ Down)	4
Airport Available	Yes
Nearest Airport	Swami Vivekananda Airport
Distance from State Capital	401.1 kilometers
City/ Town Population	69,045
District Population	15,76,869
University in Town/ City	Kalahandi University
Medical College	Shaheed Rendo Majhi Medical College and Hospital Kalahandi medical college Future Time BSc Nursing College
Eng College	Government College of Engineering, Bhawanipatna Saraswati Institute of IT and Management Govt Polytechnic, Bhawanipatna
Other Degree Colleges	Government Autonomous College, Bhawanipatna College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna Govt Women’s College, Bhawanipatna District Institute of Education And Training Kesinga Mahavidyalaya
CBSE/ ICSE Private Schools	Vrindavan Smart School Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir Vimala Convent School DPS Bhawanipatna Swami Vivekananda Public School Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhawanipatna
Govt Sr Sec School	Govt Girls High School Town Girls High School Municipal High School Police High Primary School
Apparels Brands Available	Reliance Adidas Samsung Apple Levi’s
QSR Brands Available	Not Available
Major Retailers (National / International Chains only)	Trends: Commercial Building, near Balaji temple Pardeshipada, Naktiguda, Kalahandi, Odisha 766001 Vishal Mega Mart: Link Rd, opposite Hanuman Mandir, Bahadur Bagicha Pada, Kalahandi, Odisha 766001
Shopping Mall	Yes. Bhagirathi Mall: W44R+HRG, NH26, Naktiguda, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 Relaxo showroom: Satyam Cinema Rd, Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766002 Meena Bazar: W569+4XV, opposite Kalyan Manual, Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001 Trimurti Cloths: Mahavir Para Rd, near Maa Medical, Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna, Odisha 766001
5 Star Hotels (National / International chain hotel)	Not Available
No of Hotels listed on MMT/ Goibibo/ Booking.com	4
Recommended Hotels
Private Banks	ICICI Bank, Suryoday Small Finance Bank- Bhawanipatna, Federal Bank, Axis Bank , HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank,
Government Banks	Union Bank of India, State Bank Of India, Allahabad Bank
Famous Tourist Places	Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Phurlijharan Waterfall, Mukhiguda
Famous Temples in City	Manikeswari Temple, Jaleswar Temple, Balaji Temple

Population Mix in Bhawanipatna

Weather in Bhawanipatna

Weather in Bhawanipatna is tropical. May is the warmest weather, where the average temperature is 42C. it is preferred to visit from October to June.

Famous temple in Bhawanipatna

• Manikeswari Temple
• Jaleswar Temple
• Balaji Temple
• Gurjimunda Mandir
• Shiva Temple

Major Festival in Bhawanipatna

Bhawanipatna celebrates various festivals with great enthusiasm. Some of the most significant events are

Chatrajatra, Saradiya puja of Devi Manikeswari. Nuakhai is a harvest festival, where people offer prayers and express gratitude for a bountiful harvest. Dasara, or Durga Puja, Kartik Purnima, Rathyatra, Khandabasa,

celebrated in Lanakeswari Temple.

Famous Places to Visit in Bhawanipatna

There are many famous places to visit in Bhawanipatna. Some of them are:

• Bhawanipatna Museum: This is one of the famous places of Bhawanipatna.
• Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary: Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is located around 15 km from Bhawanipatna. This sanctuary is home to a variety of animal species including tiger, leopard, sambar, nilgai, barking deer, mouse deer, green munia, Great Eared-nightjar, and different reptiles.
• Mukhiguda: Beautiful, verdant hills surround the Indravati project or Mukhiguda. Mukhiguda to Mahulpatna/Koraput is connected by a beautiful route. It is a beautiful picnic area and a must-see location close to Bhawanipatna (Kalahandi), Odisha.
• Amathguda: The Amathguda fort is located on the right side of the Tel River, near the point where the highway going to Balangir, Odisha, passes the river.
• Phurlijharan Waterfall: Phurlijharan is a waterfall in the Odisha district of Bhawanipatna. The falls are 30ft high and famous for the multicolored rainbow that forms on the dispersed water due to sunlight reflection. It is a popular picnic spot for tourists.
• Dokarichanchara Waterfall: The Dokaridhara cascades from a height of 200 feet and is surrounded by lovely stoned hills. Maa Dokari Devi has traditionally been venerated at the site. Each year, from Ram Navami to Purnima, Ram Navami is celebrated in the Madhumadhaba temple.
• Chandala Falls: This place is full of peace and spectacular.
• Rabandhara Waterfall: It is 15km from Bhawanipatna. This is one of the most attractive places for a nature lover.
• Belkhandi: Belkhandi, located at the junction of the rivers Tel and Uttei, two tributaries of the Mahanadi, has acquired recognition as a focus of religious activity and archaeological significance in a lovely setting.
• Asurgarh: This is one of the oldest places in Odisha. Asurgarh is a tiny town in the Narla Police Station region noted for the ruins of a historic fort. The remnants of a fort named Asurgarh may be seen between the tank and the river Sandul. The fort’s initial design was rectangular, spanning a large area of land and surrounded by a boat. Locals say that the fort was the residence of a demon king named GOSINHA DAITYA.
• Ampani: The picturesque Ampani hills provide a panoramic view of nature. A frolicking valley in this hill range known as “Haladigundi” has some unusual characteristics because of the sun’s reflected light.
• Some of the other places to visit are Ghusurigudi Waterfall, Gudahandi Hills, Junagarh, Manikera hill view, etc.

Budget Hotels in Bhawanipatna

• Hotel Suramya:- The hotel is located at W559+QJM, Bazarpada, Bhawanipatna. The hotel provides basic amenities like free parking facilities, free breakfast, air conditioning, free wifi, restaurant, parking, and full-service laundry. The per-day stay charges start from Rs 2,141 and can vary according to your preference.

• Hotel The Royal Midtown: The hotel is located at National Highway 201, Kalahandi, Bazarpada,

Bhawanipatna. The hotel provides basic amenities like free parking facilities, free breakfast, air conditioning, free wifi, restaurant, parking, and full-service laundry. The per-day stay charges start from Rs 1,906 and can vary according to your preference.

• Hotel Ganapati Residency:- The hotel is located near Parmanandpur Chowk, Kesinga Rd, NH-201,

Bhawanipatna. The hotel provides basic amenities like free parking facilities, free breakfast, air conditioning, free wifi, restaurant, parking, and full-service laundry. The per-day stay charges start from Rs 1,250 and can vary according to your preference.

Premium Hotels in Bhawanipatna

• Hotel Amrapali Classic
• Hotel Bhagirathi INN
• Hotel Binayak
• Hotel Suramya
• Hotel Centre Park
• Hotel Venus

Local market in Bhawanipatna

There are lots of local markets. Some of them are,

• Zoofreshfoods Private Limited
• College Chowk market
• Public Demand
• Govt Hospital Chowk Daily Market
• Weekly Market
• Ashok Mart
• supermarket Bhawanipatna
• Galaxy
• Manikeswari mega mall

Famous food of Bhawanipatna

• Pakhala: it is a combination of rice, curd, green leaves etc
• Chaul Bara: It is a deep fried bada of rice. It is basically eaten as snacks.
• Amil: it is a mixed vegetable curry
• Chitau Pitha: It is a kind of pancake made of rice.
• Dalma: It is another vegetable curry.

Restaurants in Bhawanipatna

• WOW Tasty Food(non-veg also)
• Quikk Diing Dongg Restaurent 2 (non-veg also)
• Green Chilli Restaurant A/C (non-veg also)
• Crispy and Spicy (non-veg also)
• Royal Garden(non-veg+veg)
• Veg Bite
• Hotel Trupti
• Green Paradise (non-veg also)

Pure Veg Restaurants in Bhawanipatna

• Veg Bite
• Somnath Hotel
• Bhukkad Restro cafe
• Bhagwati Bhojanalaya (Basha) (pure veg)
• Royal Garden

Jain Restaurant in Bhawanipatna

• Veg Bite
• Somnath Hotel
• Bhagwati Bhojanalaya (Basha) (pure veg)

Shopping Mall in Bhawanipatna:

• Bhagirathi Mall
• TWILLS SHOWROOM
• Relaxo showroom
• Bhawanipatna IMC Stores
• Shopping Centre
• Trimurti Mall
• Trends
• Vishal Mega Mart
• Reliance Smart

Multiplex in Bhawanipatna

• INOX Bhawanipatna
• Bhagirathi Multiplex
• New Star Cineplex

Movie tickets are available on BookMyShow Bhawanipatna.

Major Brands Available in Bhawanipatna

• Reliance
• Adidas
• Samsung
• Apple
• Levi’s

The best location for Business in Bhawanipatna

The commercial areas of Gandhi Nagar and Budharaja are considered ideal for starting or expanding a business in Bhawanipatna.

Schools in Bhawanipatna

• Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir
• Vimala Convent School
• DPS Bhawanipatna
• Swami Vivekananda Public School
• Vrindavan Smart School
• Govt Girls High School
• Town Girls High School
• Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhawanipatna
• Manikeswari High School

Colleges in Bhawanipatna

• Government Autonomous College, Bhawanipatna
• College of Agriculture, Bhawanipatna
• Government College of Engineering, Bhawanipatna
• Saraswati Institute of IT and Management
• Govt Women’s College, Bhawanipatna
• District Institute of Education And Training
• Govt Polytechnic, Bhawanipatna
• Kalahandi University
• Future Time BSc Nursing College

Hospital in Bhawanipatna

• District Headquarters Hospital, Bhawanipatna
• Apollo Hospital
• Maa Mnkeswari Multispeciality Hospital
• Sun Hospital
• Life Worth Hospital
• Narla Govt Hospital
• Lanjigarh Govt Hospital
• Life Line Hospital
• Vedanta Hospital

Industries or Factory in Bhawanipatna

• New Market
• Haroim Engineering Work
• Baba Baidhyanath Industries
• District Supply MS
• Pradhan Motors Private Limited
• Zen Infotech
• City Water Solution
• Newlite Footwear Industries
• Maa Gayatri Aqua Industries
• District Industries Centers

Upcoming project in Bhawanipatna

• Bhawanipatna-Balangir Railway Line
• Smart Park (Loop-a-Loop)
• Industrial Park at Kesinga
• Solar Power Plant
• Repair of School Building
• Construction Of Bypass On Bhawanipatna Town On NH 26
• Construction of Ring Road to Bhawanipatna Town from 0/000 Km to 6/240 Km
• Construction of medical college And Hospital (MCH)

Major Agriculture crops in Bhawanipatna

• Paddy
• Green gram
• Black Gram
• Cotton
• Rice
• Turmeric
• Mustard
• Millets
• Pulses

How to Reach Bhawanipatna

By Road: It is well connected to NH26. So public and private cars, buses all are available.

By Air: It is connected by Raipur, Bhubaneswar airports. Take a flight to Bhubaneswar or to Raipur. From there buses, cars, taxis, cabs are available.

By trains: There are trains available to Junagarh, Keisanga, and also to Bhawanipatna. From the stations buses, auto, taxis are available.

Distance From Bhubaneswar to Bhawanipatna

The distance between Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, and Bhawanipatna is approximately 401.1 kilometers.

Buses from Bhubaneswar to Bhawanipatna

There are regular buses from Bhubaneswar like OSRTC Buses, Private Volvo Buses, Deluxe AC Buses, Sleeper Buses, Mini Buses

• TIRUPATI Bus Service: 21:30-6:30
• ANNAPURNA TOUR & TRAVELS: 22:00-6:30
• PRADHAN: 19:30-4:30
• Dildar Bus Service: 19:00-5:00
• TRIPATHY TRAVELS: 18:45-3:30

These are some tourism buses running from Bhubaneswar to Bhawanipatna. It’s cost Rs.700-Rs. 900

Trains from Bhubaneswar to Bhawanipatna

There is only one train from Bhubaneshwar to Bhawanipatna

• 20837- Junagarh Road Express

Must visit places in Bhawanipatna

• Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary
• Amathguda
• Phurlijharan
• Dokarichanchara Waterfall
• Maa Manikeswari Temple
• Bhawanipatna Museum

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