JAGATSINGHPUR TOURIST PLACES

 

About Jagtsinghpur

Planning a Trip to Jagtsinghpur? Here's our list of 7 top Tourist Places to visit in Jagtsinghpur

Jagatsinghpur is a town and a municipality in Jagatsinghpur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of the Jagatsinghpur district. It got the recognition as a new district on 1^st April 1993.

The place was converted from Hariharpur to Jagatsinghpur after the name of Jagat Singh since 1786. Consequent to the bifurcation of old Cuttack District into four new districts, the Jagatsinghpur District was created on 1^st April 1993. The new district was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister Biju Pattnaik in an auspicious ceremony.

Top 7 Places to Visit in Jagatsinghpur

Siali Sea Beach

The beach is about 20 km from Balikuda block is the most attracting beach of Jagatsinghpur district. It is a very good spot for the picnic and can be visited during any season of a year.

Sandhakuda

It is an attractive tourist spot comprising vast green shades of casuarinas vegetation, shimmering golden beaches, natural creeks and island. A perfect place to soak oneself in the organic value of nature. The tourists can avail of better accommodation facilities are at Paradeep.

Chandrapur

At the end of the Village Mahilo in a typical rural atmosphere, the famous temple complex of Lord Raghunath Jew and Lord Chandrasekhar stands around 30 years back. One can find a rare combination of Sri Ram known as Raghunath Jew and Lord Siva known as Chandrasekhar in a single compound.

Gada Kujanga Temple

Gada Kujanga is mainly famous for its presiding deity Kunja Behari. Garh Kujanga is also known as Subhadra Kshetra. The Raghunath Jew Matha located near the temple of Kunja Behari is an added attraction of this place.

Paradeep Port

It is a major seaport of India for trade activities. The enchanting beauty of the sea, a wonderful sea beach & marine drive, beautiful creeks, estuaries and evergreen forests of estuarian islands of the river Mahanadi, make the place a major tourist attraction.

Maa Sarala

Jhankad is the sanctum sanctorum of Goddess Sarala, regarded as one of the most spiritually elevated expressions of Shaktism from time immemorial. Believed as a synthesis of the divine figure of Durga and Saraswati, the culture of Sarala is an amalgamation of three principal Hindu cults namely Vedic, Tantrik and Vaishnavite. It is one of the eight most famous Shakta shrines of Odisha. The main idol carved out of stone is of eight-armed keeping her right foot on the lion in Mahinsha Mardini posture. 

MAA BANDAREI PICNIC SPOT :

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The beautiful goddess Bandarei temple at BANDARA village in the district of Jagatsinghpur. This place is a kilometre away from the Bay of Bengal and a very good picnic spot.#ODISHA#JAGATSINGHPUR#TOURIST

 

Bandar is Located 40 Kilometers Away from #jagatsinghpur  town. It is situated at the confluence of river DEVI & BAY OF BENGAL with pristine beach.

 

How to reach Jagatsinghpur

By Air :

Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar Airport- 70 Kms.

By Rail :

Nearest Railway Stations is Chhapada and Paradip. Taxi, Bus services are available from Paradip to Jagatsinghpur.

By Road :

The road journey is the most convenient to Jagatsinghpur. It is very well connected to all major cities of Odisha.

Best Time to Visit Jagatsinghpur :

The time between October to February is the best time to visit Jagatsinghpur. The weather is very pleasant during this time and also the maximum number of festivals are celebrated during these months.

Weather of Jagatsinghpur :

Jagatsinghpur's maximum summer temperature is 40°C; the minimum winter temperature is 17°C. The mean daily temperature varies from 33°C to 38°C.

JAGATSINGHPUR DISTRICT

JAGATSINGHPUR DISTRICT

 

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 formerly it was a sub-division of cuttack district. 

Elevation: 15 m

 

Named for: Jagat Singh

 

Weather: 29 °C, Wind SE at 18 km/h, 81% Humidity weather.com

 

Population: 51,688 (2011)

Vehicle registration: OD-21

 Jagatsinghpur Collector :
Collector & District Magistrate Shri. Sangram Keshari Mohapatra OAS(SAG)

 

ABOUT DISTRICT

Enriched with glorious cultural heritage Jagatsinghpur district formed on 01.04.1993 vide Government Notification No.14218/R dated 27.03.1993 and EOG No.459 dated 01.04.1993. Before that, it was a part of the erstwhile Cuttack district, subsequently which divided into four different districts for administrative convenience. Jagatsinghpur district is surrounded by Bay of Bengal in the East, Cuttack district in the West, Kendrapada district in the North and Puri district in the South.

AT A GLANCE

• Area: 1,759.00 Sq. Km.
• Population: 1,136,971
• Language: ODIA
• Revenue Villages: 1321
• Male: 577,865
• Female: 559,106
• Scheduled Caste: 248,152
• Scheduled Tribe:7,862 

   

   

  District Police

  • Jagatsinghpur became a Police District in the year 1993. Earlier it was a part of Cuttack District. The District Police Headquarter is in Jagatsinghpur whereas in Paradeep one Addl. Superintendent of Police is stationed. Another Addl. Superintendent of Police has been posted in IUCAW Unit Jagatsinghpur where two Ds.S.Ps and two Inspectors are posted to investigate child and Women related offences. The District has 15 Police Stations at present. The Reserve Police force i.e. Armed Police Reserve stays in Punanga where Reserve Police Line is situated. Punanga is 05 Kilometers away from Jagatsinghpur town.
  • Like other District Police, Jagatsinghpur District Police is also entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining law and order in the district , traffic management, crime prevention and detection; and coordinating various citizen-centric services for the citizens of Jagatsinghpur district.
  • •Jagatsinghpur Police believes in the motto – “ Paritranaya Sadhunam Vinashay Cha Duskratam” ( Protection to the peace loving law abiding citizens and neutralizing the culprits and criminals ).
  • We are dedicated to make our police stations and other Police officers people-friendly where people in need of lawful protection do not fear to approach and be treated with service – attitude, reception in the Police Stations and Mahila – Sishu Desk are a few steps in this direction.
    The district police has introduce awards to the good Samaritans rendering tremendous help to the accident victims and save the precious lives at the peak hours.
    The district police has also introduced awareness regarding use of Helmet by the motorcyclists as a preventive measure to minimize the road accident cases.
    The district Police has undertaken a street cleaning drive in Jagatsinghpur Town to keep the Town environment hygienic.
  • We shall continuously attempt to enhance our professional capabilities and infuse scientific processes with a view to expedition and better service delivery.

   

  NUMBER OF POLICE STATIONS OF THE JAGATSINGHPUR DISTRICT
  

  Sl No	Name of police Station
  1	Jagatsinghpur P.S
  2	Biridi P.S
  3	Raghunathpur P.S
  4	Balikuda P.S.
  5	Naugaon P.S
  6	Tirtol P.S
  7	Kujanga P.S.
  8	Erasama P.S.
  9	Paradeep Lock P.S.
  10	Paradeep P.S.
  11	Paradeep Marine P.S.
  12	Abhayachandpur P.S.
  13	Energy P.S.
  14	Jatadhari Muhana Marine P.S
  15	Bandar Marine P.S.

  
  

   

   

 

 

 

About Jagatsinghpur Distrct

 Jagatsinghpur District #1.Jagatsinghpur District is one of the thirty districts of Odisha in the eastern coast of India. It became a new district on 1 April 1993 being separated from Cuttack district. It lies between 860 3’ E to 860 45’ East longitude and between 19⁰58' to 20⁰23' north latitude. Its ancient name was Hariharapur.

null#2.Jagatsinghpur AT A GLANCE · Area: 1,759.00 Sq. Km. · Population: 1,136,971 · Language: ODIA · Revenue Villages: 1321 · Male: 577,865 · Female: 559,106.

Jagatsinghpur District is the mostly known by our Maa Sarala Temple And Gorakhanatha Temple.

Paradeep Port also highly recomended of our district.

About JagatsinghpurTemples

Jagatsinghpur, the smallest district of Odisha in size, is known for its rich cultural heritage and contribution to socio-economic development… At end of the Village Mahilo in a tipical rural atmosphere, the famous temple complex of Lord Raghunath Jew and maa sarala temple.