Puri Odisha- The City of Lord Jagnnath

Puri is a city of spirituality and beauty which is located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha and is historically and culturally significant. Puri is also known as one of the four “Dhams”. Puri is known for its famous

Jagannath temple and golden beaches which attract thousands of tourists every year. The temperature overall remains the same in Puri.

The best time to visit Puri is from March to June. Puri is also known as Purushottoma Kshetra. It is also called the “Land of Vishnu”. It is said that Chaitanya Mahaprabhu had taken his last breath in Puri. So there is a place located as “Swargadwar”. The Bay of Bengal surrounds Puri with its soothing waves.

Puri is also known for its local seafood, sweets, etc. There are lots of famous tourist places like Konark temple, Chilka, Udayagiri, Khandagiri. It is very easy to stay in Puri. From premium hotels to pocket-friendly hotels, resorts, and shopping malls, all are located here. Not only this but Puri can also be reached by private cars and buses by NH316.

Quick Summary About Puri

Facts About  Puri, Odisha
Name of Place	Puri
Type of City or Place	District Headquaters
District	puri
Current DM / Collector of District	Shri Samarth Verma,IAS
State	Odisha
Administrative Structure	Puri  District HQ
	1 Subdivions/15 TehsiIs/11 Blocks
Pin Code	752001
Subdivisions Details	1 sub divison
Tehsil Details	15 Tehsil
Block Details	11 blocks
Railway Station Available	Available
Nearest  Railway station	Puri Railway Station
No of Trains (Up/ Down)	From Bhubaneswar 45
Airport Available	Doesn’t have it’s own airport
Nearest Airport	Biju Patnaik international Airport
Distance from State Capital	61.1 KM
City/ Town Population	2,00,564
District Population	14,33,800
University in Town/ City	Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya
Medical College	College of Pharmaceutical Science, Puri
	I.M.T.Pharmacy College, Puri
Eng College	Puri Engineering school
Other Degree Colleges	SCS college
	Regional institute of social science of research, puri
CBSE/ ICSE Private Schools	Santoshi english medim school
	st. xavier’s high school
	Prbhushree english medium school
Govt Sr Sec School	Puri Zila school
	Govt. girls high school
	Govt. high school
Apparels Brands Available	Levi’s, Twills, Allen solly, Reliance
QSR Brands Available	Dominos
Major Retailers (National / International Chains only)	M baazar
	Twills
	Patanjali store
	Samsung Smart Plaza
Shopping Mall	Reliance smart Bazaar
	Trends
	M Baazar
No of Hotels listed on MMT/ Goibibo/ Booking.com	312
5 Star Hotels (National / International chain hotel)	Sterling Puri
	The hans Coco Palms
Recommended Hotels
Private Banks	Axis Bank
	Bandhan Bank
	Bank of baroda. etc
Government Banks	Allhabad bank
	STATE BANK OF INDIA
	Central bank of india,. etc
Famous Tourist Places	1. Golden beach
	2. Chilika Lake
	3. Konark beach
Famour Temples in City	1. Shree Jagannath Temple
	2. Shree Gundicha  Temple
	3. Vimala devi Temple

Population Mix in Puri

Religion	Population Mix
Hindu	97.84%
Muslims	0.75%
Christians	1.07%
Sikh	0.02%
Others	0.32%

Weather in Puri

The weather in Puri throughout the whole year almost remains the same. It is neither very cold nor hot. The best time to visit Puri is from October to March as this time weather is very pleasant.

Famous temple in Puri

The world-renowned Jagannath Temple, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, is a significant pilgrimage site and a marvel of architecture. There are some other famous temples which are situated in Puri. Those are-

• Gundicha Temple: It is the house of Queen Gundicha or Lord Jagannath’s Aunt’s house.
• Konarak Temple: It is dedicated to Lord Surya.
• Neil Madhab Temple: It is also a temple of Lord Narayana.
• Lokanath Temple: It is one of the famous Shiva Temples. The architectural design of the temple is called Deula.
• Varathi Temple: It is famous for the deity it worships. The Goddess has a large belly which symbolizes the Goddess carrying the whole world inside her womb.
• Vimala Temple: It is also inside the Jagannath temple.
• Bedi Hanuman Temple: The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
• There are also other temples located in Puri Panchanarayan temple, Shyama Kali temple, Dakshinakali temple, etc.

Major Festival in Puri

The most significant event in Puri is the Rath Yatra, a grand chariot festival where Lord Jagannath, accompanied by his siblings, is carried in splendidly decorated chariots through the streets.

Famous Places to Visit in Puri

There are lots of famous tourist places in Puri. Some of them are,

• Konark temple
• Udaygiri
• Khandagiri
• Lingaraj Temple
• Jagannath Temple
• Chilka lake
• Gundicha temple
• Raghurajpur artist village

Budget Hotels in Puri

There are lots of hotels everywhere in Puri since Puri is considered one of the famous tourist places in Odessa. Those are,

• Hotel Basundhara Palace Inn: Hotel Vasundhara palace inn is located in Puri, 400 meters from Puri Beach and 4.8 km from Jagannath Temple.

• Sudha Kutir: This hotel is located in Puri, 1.8 km from Puri Beach and 1.3 km from Jagannath Temple, Sudha Kutir provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden, and a terrace.
• Shree Nivas: The hotel is 2.8 km from Golden Beach, Shree Nivas offers amenities with free WiFi and free private parking.
• Kakkson Villa: The hotel is located close to Shree Jagannath Temple, this hotel in Puri offers a restaurant, high-speed Wi-Fi & tidy AC rooms. Swargadwar Tourist Market, a well-known spot to buy souvenirs and eat local delicacies is located at a 1.2 km distance from the hotel.

• ViDi Hotel Divik: ViDi Hotel Divik! Puri is located in Puri, within a few steps of Puri Beach and 3.9 km of Jagannath Temple. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

Premium Hotels in Puri:

• Mayfair Waves
• Hotel Holiday Resort
• The Hans Coco Palms
• Hotel Kuber Palace
• Hotel Ambika Palace
• Hotel Niladri Premium
• Pride Ananya Resort
• Blue Lily Beach Resort

Local market in Puri

There are lots of famous markets in Puri.

• Puri Beach Market
• Swargadwar Market
• Market Chhak
• Sudarshan workshop
• Utkalika

Famous food of Puri

Puri is renowned for its mouthwatering street food. Some famous foods of Puri are:

• Khaja, and Dalma.
• Various of seafood
• Rasugolla
• Malpua
• Chenna Poda
• Pitha
• Chomchom

Restaurants in Puri

There are various restaurants in Puri.

• Kakatua Hotel
• Wildgrass Restaurant
• Chung Wah Restaurant
• Chung Wah Sizzler

Pure Veg Restaurants in Puri

• Shehnai Garden Pure Veg
• Care Veg Restaurant
• Chandan’s AC Veg Restaurant
• Radhekrishana Restaurant
• Rasoi Restaurant
• NandanA/C Veg Restaurant
• Agarwal’s Pure Veg Restaurant

Jain Restaurant in Puri

• Govinda’s Pure Veg Restaurant
• Rasoi Restaurant
• Puri Pet Pooja
• Veg Wala Restaurant
• The Grand

Shopping Mall in Puri

Puri is also famous for shopping. Some of the famous shopping places are

• Jyoti Plaza
• The Family World
• Benu Bazaar Mall
• Metro Bazaar Puri
• M Baazar Puri
• Chandan Bazaar

Retail Stores in Puri

Some retail stores in Puri are:

• Baazar Kolkata
• Vishal Mega Mart
• TRENDS
• M-Baazar
• Planet Fashion
• Reliance Smart Bazaar
• Hindustan Furniture
• Sudharshan Workshop
• Jagannath Enterprises
• Shree Army General Store
• New Puri General Store
• Jay Hind Army and Uniforms

Multiplex in Puri

Multiplex of Puri are:

• INOX Puri
• Jyoti Cineplex

Major Brands Available in Puri

Major brands available in Puri are:

• Bata
• Allen Solly
• Peter England
• Khadims

The best location for Business in Puri

Puri is also famous for business. Some of the best places for business are,

• Swargadwar
• Chakra Tirtha Road
• Penthakata

Schools in Puri

There are lots of famous schools in Puri. Some of them are,

• Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir
• SAI International School
• St. Xavier’s High School
• Pur Zila School
• DAV Public School
• Venkateswar School
• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
• Gautam Buddha International School

Colleges in Puri

There are so many colleges in Puri. Some famous colleges are

• Government Women’s College
• Puri Engineering School
• SCS College
• SVc Autonomous college
• Kanas College, Kanas, Puri
• District Institute of Education & Training, Puri
• Jagannath Veda Karmakanda Mohavidyalaya College
• N.M. Mahavidyalaya, Charichhak, Puri College
• Indira Gandhi Degree Women College, Nimapara
• Chouda Mouza Bidyut Mahavidyalaya, Garhasanput College
• Govt. Secondary Training School Pipli Puri
• G.M. Law College, Puri

Hospital in Puri

Some of the hospitals in Puri are

• Puri District Headquarters Hospital
• ESIC Model Hospital
• Sun Hospital
• E-24 hospital
• Sanjivani hospital
• Apollo Hospital

Industries or Factory in Puri

Potential industries of Puri are,

• Tourism
  • Handicrafts industries
  • Fishing and its allied industries
  • Agro based industries
  • Marine based industries
  • Processing and packaging various sea fishes, crabs, shrimps, and prawn

Upcoming project in Puri

• Puri Jagannath Heritage Corridor Development
• Shopping complex at Konarak
• Tourist home
• The bus stand at Konarak
• Nandighosh Enclave
• Development of Chandrabhaga Tank

Major Agriculture crop in Puri

There are lots of crops produced in Puri. Some of them are

• Rice
• Coconut
• Cashew
• Turmeric
• Mushroom

How to Reach Puri

By Air: Fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar. It is 60 kilometers from Puri. and take a taxi or bus to Puri. It is quite easy to access Puri as airways are considered as one of the most convenient transport

services.

By Train: Puri Railway Station is well-connected to major cities across India. There are direct express and other super-fast trains which are linked with cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Tirupati, and many more.

By Road: Puri is accessible by road through national highways from nearby cities. Bhubaneswar is located at a distance of almost 50 km from the city. As the district is well connected with major cities and nearby neighboring states.

Distance From Bhubaneshwar to Puri

Bhubaneswar to Puri is approximately 60 km.

Buses from Bhubaneshwar to Puri

There are regular buses from Bhubaneswar to Puri. Some of them are,

• MADHUSMITA TOURS & TRAVELS: 5:45-7:50
• Shyamoli Paribahan Pvt Ltd; 5:15-6:00
• SHANTI (Balunkeswar): 17:57-20:00
• Sarala Bus Service: 13:21-15:50

Trains from Bhubaneshwar to Puri

Multiple trains operate from Bhubaneswar to Puri throughout the day.

• 18303- Puri Int Exp: 12:50 PM
• 22895- Puri Vande Bharat Exp: 12:35 PM
• 18415- Barbil Puri Exp: 8:15 PM
• 18451- Tapaswini Exp: 6:10AM
• 12837- Puri Sf Exp: 7:10 AM
• 12277- Satabdi Express: 9:50 PM
• 18409- Jagannath Exp: 4:30 AM

The trains run daily from Sunday to Saturday. It takes nearly 1hr and 30 mins. There are more trains you can check out at your convenience at the Indian Railways website www.irctc.in.

Must visit places in Puri

• Jagannath Temple
• Puri Beach
• Konark Sun Temple
• Chilika Lake
• Raghurajpur Artist Village

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