Balasore Odisha The Missile City

Balasore also called Baleswar. Lets discover the Biggest Truth about Balsore No. 1 Missile city of India, Balasore is a city in Odisha, India which is about 197 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar. It is one of the largest cities in Odisha. Balasore is known for Chandipur Beach.

ITR – Integrated Test Range for Missile is located in Balasore, due to which its also know as Missile city of India.

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The region is surrounded by the Medinipur District of West Bengal, the Bhadrak District, and the Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar Districts lie on its western side.

The total population of Balasore is 22,17,419 as per the 2011 census.

The Balasore district is located along the north of Bhubaneswar at a distance of 194 km and is renowned for the Chandipur beach. Balasore is one of the historical sites where popular missiles like Nag, Brahmos, and Agni missiles were launched and this city is known for the Defense Research and Development Center.

Quick Summary of Balasore

Name of the Place	Balasore
Type city or Place	District HQ
District	Balasore
Current DM / Collector of District	Sri Dattataraya Bhausaheb Shindhe , IAS
State	Odisha
Administrative Structure	District HQ
Pincode	756001
Subdivision Detail	Balasore, Nilgiri
Tehsil Detail	21 tehsils
Block Details	12 block
Railway Station available	yes
Nearest Railway station	Balasore Railway Station
No of Trains ( Up/down)	156
Airport available	No
Nearest airport	Biju Patnaik International Airport
Distance from Bhubaneshwar	197 km
City Town Population	253293
State Population	2320529
University in Town / city	Fakir Mohan University
Medical college	Fakir Mohan Medical college and Hospital
engineering college	Balasore college of engineering and Technology
other Degree colleges	Sagar college of Science
CBSC/ ICSE Private Schools	DAV Public School, Delhi Public school St Mother Teresa Public School
Government Sr Secondary school	Fakir Mohan Higher Secondary School
Apperals Brand available	killer, Peter England, Titan, Sonata, Flite
QSR Brands Available	Dominos
Major Retailers	Nks Daily Mart
Shopping Malls	Maz Mall
5 star Hotels	No
No of Hotels listed on MMT/ Goibibo/ Booking.com	8
Recommended Hotels	Hotel Starway, BASANTA CONVENTION
Private Banks	HDFC, ICICI
Government Banks	State Bank of India, Bank of India, Punjab National Bank
Famous Tourist Places	Dagara Beach, Kuldiha WildLife Sanctuary, Chandipur Beach, Talasari Beach
Famour Temples in City	Emami Jagannath Temple, Panchalingeswar Temple, Khirchpra Gopinath Temple

Religion wise Population Mix

Majority of Peoples are Hindu, with 94.71% mix of Hindu, followed by Muslim 4.06% and rest 2% population mix is covered by Christians and Others. Most of peoples speaks Odia language and due to Bengal Border people are well versed in Bengali language as well.

Religion	Population Mix
Hindu	94.71%
Muslim	4.06%
Christian	0.28%
Sikh	0.01%
Others	0.79%

Weather and Rainfall in City

The weather is generally hot with high humidity. Monsoon normally arrives on the 14th of June every year. The average rainfall of the District is about 1568.4 mm. The rainfall from June to December constitutes at least 75 percent of the total rainfall.

The best time to visit the region is during the Winter season. Winter season is known to be the most pleasant time of the year with a cool and comfortable climate.

Famous temple in City

There are lots of temples and religious Sites located in the district. Some of the famous temples are the following

• Emami Jagannath Temple: The Emami Jagannath Temple is an important pilgrimage site for Lord Jagannath devotees. The temple’s marvelous architecture makes it a must-see destination.

• Panchalingeswar Temple: The temple is on top of a hillock near the Nilgiri hill.

• Khirachora Gopinath Temple: The Khirachora Gopinath Shrine is a beautiful temple in Remuna; a place located at a distance of 9 km on the eastern side of Baleshwar. It is the temple of Lord Krishna.

Major Festival in Balasore

• Makar Mela: Makar Sankranti, also celebrated as Uttarayan, Pongal, Sankrant, etc. in other parts of India, falls in the middle of January. This festival is celebrated with great passion and joy in Odisha to mark the entry of the Sun into the orbit of Capricorn.

• Megha Mela: It is the most colorful festival. It is celebrated during January and February. It is celebrated on the 7th day of Magha, the brighter part of the day.

• Taratarini Mela: Taratarini temple situated in Kumari Hills in Odisha worships the twin Goddesses Tara and Tarini together.

• Ashoka Ashtami: This is a very important festival to Balasore and one that depicts the true religion of this district. As everyone is aware that Lord Lingraj is one of the several names of Lord Shiva, and this Lord is very important to Odisha.

• Maha Shivratri: Lord Shiva is a very important deity to the people of Balasore, or in general Odisha This is probably why the festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated with pomp and joy in this city.

• Kali Puja: Eastern part of India celebrates Durga Puja with pomp and joy. This is a known tradition across the East. Apart from the famous Durga Puja, The entire town believes in Kali Puja. This is one of the most imperative celebrations for the locals.

• Kartikeshwar Puja:Lord Karthik is the elder son of Lord Shiva. As Lord Shiva is worshiped with all the passion and fervor present in this land, Lord Karthik too is worshiped with all the enthusiasm and belief.

Famous place to visit

There are lots of famous and beautiful places located in town to visit. Some of them are given below

• Emami Jagannath Temple
• Dagara Beach
• Panchalingeswar Temple
• Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chandipur Beach
• Khirachora Gopinath Temple
• Talasari Beach

Budget Hotel

• Rainbow Guest House:- The hotel is located in Sergarh, Odisha. The hotel provides basic amenities like free parking facilities, free breakfast, air conditioning, free wifi, and it’s a safe property. The per-day stay charges start from Rs 658 and can vary according to your preference.

• Hotel Shubham:- The hotel provides basic amenities like free parking facilities, free breakfast, air conditioning, free wifi, and beach access. The per-day stay charges start from Rs 810 and can vary according to your preference.

• International Tourism Resort:- The hotel is located at OTDC Square, Chandipur Road, Chandipur. The hotel provides basic amenities like free parking facilities, free breakfast, air conditioning, free wifi, and airport shuttle. The per-day stay charges start from Rs 792 and can vary according to your preference.

Premium Hotel

• Hotel Starway
• Lulung Aranya Nivas Resort
• Hotel LN Plaza
• Nocci Residency

Local Market

• SANDHI FROZEN HUB
• Shop N Save
• Vishal Mega Mart
• Paschim Bar Market
• Simulia Market Complex
• Big Box
• Mohanty Grocery shop

Famous food in Balasore

• Machha Ghanta
• Machha Besra
• China Machha Khata
• Rajma Chawal
• Paper Masala Dosa
• Medu Vada
• Gajar Ka Halwa
• Rasmalai
• Daal Baati Churma
• Poha

Restaurant in Town

• Spearmint
• Yum Chinese
• Green Megha Restaurant
• Bhojan Restaurant
• Rainbow Restaurant
• GT Restura
• Spicy Garden
• The Tandoor Adda

Pure Veg Restaurants

• Hotel Jagadeeswari Pure Veg
• Govinda’s Restaurant
• Indra Dhanu Restaurant
• Maa Jagadhatri’s Veg restaurant

Jain Restaurants

• Hotel Jagadeeswari Pure Veg
• Tritnath Bhojanalaya
• Hotel Rainbow
• Swayamprava Hotel and Restaurant

Shopping Mall in Town

• MAX Mall
• Vinod Shopping Center
• City Plaza Mall
• Big Bazaar
• Clustora

Retail store

Balasore is a develop market and many of the places like Jaleswar, Baripada and others depend on this market for basic needs. The market is full of retailers and food joints, all major trains entering Odisha from Jharkhand or West bengal passes through Baleswar.

All retailers are doing good business due to the high population density and being the old and most popular market.

• Vishal Megha Mart
• Max
• Trends
• SNV Shoppee
• Bazaar Kolkata
• More Hypermarket
• Reliance Smart

Multiplex in Baleswar

• Balasore Talkies
• Ocean Cinema
• MovieEX

School in Baleswar

• DAV Public school
• Siddhi Vinayak Public School
• Kendriya Vidyalaya
• Modern Pub School
• St James Convent School
• Delhi Public school
• St Mother Teresa Public School
• Heritage Global School
• Modern Public School

Colleges in Baleswar

• Bharat Institute of Engineering & Research
• Balasore college of engineering and Technology
• Sagar College of Science
• Fakir Mohan University
• Balasore Mahila college

Hospital in Baleswar

• Jyothi Hospital
• KAUSHALYA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• Fakir Mohan medical college and Hospital
• Government Medical College and Hospital

Upcoming projects in Baleswar

• Implementation of rural piped water supply project
• Development of Subarnarekha Port
• Setting up of a plastic pipe and fitting unit
• Establishment of a 300Mw solar power plant
• Expansion of tires unit

Industries Factories in Balasore

Balasore Alloys Limited, Tata Power, Emami Paper Mills, Oriplast, and Birla Tyres are some of the major industries based in Balasore.

Major Agriculture crop in Balasore

Crops like paddy, jute, oil seeds, pulses, coconut, mesta, sugarcane, tea, rubber, cotton, gram, mustard, maize, sesame, ragi, potato, soybean, ground nut, mustard, Mung, Biri & vegetables are widely grown in Balasore District in both Kharif & Rabi season.

How to Reach Balasore

• By Air:- To reach Balasore by flight means reaching Bhubaneswar first. The nearest Airport to Balasore is Bhubaneswar Airport which is only 215 Km far from Balasore. After reaching the airport you can easily book a cab or taxi or you can take local or private buses to reach the city. Also, you can easily book flight tickets online or from the airport.

• By Train:- Nearest Railway Station is Balasore Railway Station. After reaching the airport you can easily book a cab or taxi or you can take local or private buses to reach the city. Also, you can easily book tickets online or from a railway station.

• By Road:- The city of Balasore is well connected with major cities and neighboring states. National Highways 5 and 60 pass through this city and connect it to neighboring cities like Chennai and Kolkata. From Bhubaneswar it is 200 km on the N.H. 16. Rickshaws, both cycle and auto, are the most convenient form of transportation within the city.

Distance from Bhubaneswar to Balasore

The distance from Bhubaneswar to Balasore is 196.2 km.

Buses from Bhubhneswar to Balasore

• Khushi Travels
• Grand travels
• Deepmala travels
• Aryan travels
• Ori Bus

Trains from Bhubaneswar to Balasore

• 12842- Coromandel Express
• 18046- East Coast Express
• 12074- Howrah Shatabdi Express
• 12281- New Delhi Duronto Express

There are many more trains you can easily check out at Indian railway’s website www.irctc.in at your convenience.

Must to visit place in City

• Emami Jagannath Temple
• Dagara Beach
• Panchalingeswar Temple
• Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chandipur Beach
• Jhareswar Temple

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