Brahmapur, Odisha

Brahmapur (pronounced [bɾɔhmɔpuɾ]; also known as Berhampur) is a city on the eastern coastline of India.[2]

For other uses, see Brahmapur.
Not to be confused with Berhampore.

Brahmapur
Berhampur
From top; left to right: Brahmapur Railway Station, Gopalpur Sea Beach, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur University, Gopalpur Port and Parala Maharaja Engineering College
Brahmapur is located in Odisha
Brahmapur
Brahmapur
Location in Odisha, India
Brahmapur is located in India
Brahmapur
Brahmapur
Brahmapur (India)
Coordinates: 19.3150°N 84.7941°E / 19.3150; 84.7941
Country India
State Odisha
DistrictGanjam
First settled1672
Named forLord Brahmeshwar
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrahmapur Municipal Corporation (BeMC)
 • MayorSmt. Sanghamitra Dalei
 • Municipal CommissionerShri J Sonal IAS
 • SP, Berhampur Police DistrictSaravana Vivek M, IPS
 • Member of ParliamentChandra Sekhar Sahu, (BJD)
 • Member of Legislative AssemblyBikram Kumar Panda, (BJD)
Area
[1]
 • Total86.82 km2 (33.52 sq mi)
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total355,823
 • Density4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
DemonymBerhampuria
Languages
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
760001–760010
Telephone code0680
Vehicle registration
  • OR-07
  • OD-07
  • OD-32
Websitewww.berhampur.gov.in

Etymology

The name of the city is said to have been derived from the name of Lord Brahmeswara, worshipped in a temple at Lathi, 4 km from the main town.[3]

History

Jaugada, present 35 km away from Brahmapur on the banks of the Rushikulya, was an ancient fort and city existing from 3rd century BC to 7th century AD. Its existence before and after this time period cannot be ruled out. Also called Samapa, it was a provincial headquarter of Maurya Dynasty along with Dhauli as evident from the edicts found at both places. Specific history about the place and civilisation does not exist after the Maurya Dynasty and the fort is now buried.[3]

The cult of Buddhi Thakurani originated along with the emergence of Brahmapur town in and around 1672 AD. Telugu Lengayat Dera (weaver) community, who came to Mahuri on the invitation of Raja Saheb of Mahuri to take up their profession of weaving, started Ghata Yatra (Pot Festival) for highlighting the divinity of Mahamayee Thakurani of his capital town Brahmapur. The Chief of the Dera community, Kota Chandramani Kubera Senapati, led his community people to migrate to Mahuri and Brahmapur who settle down into their hereditary profession of weaving tussar silken products or Patta Matha. The Ghata Yatra was initiated for the purpose of highlighting the tradition of worshiping Thakurani as well as to use it as a platform for sales promotion of their silken products.[4][5]

In April 1923, a meeting of the 'Utkal Union Conference' was held at Brahmapur under the chairmanship of Kalpataru Das. Many Congress workers took part in it. They supported the main idea of amalgamation of the Odia areas under one administration, but differed on the course of action to be taken to fulfil the objective.[3]

Administration

The city is administered by the Brahmapur Municipal Corporation (BeMC). The city used to be a first municipality which was formed in 1867, and was upgraded to a municipal corporation on 29 December 2008. The Municipal body completed its 150 years in 2017.[6]

The Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) of Southern range is located in Brahmapur and covers the undivided Ganjam, Koraput, Kandhamal and Kalahandi districts.

The headquarters for Brahmapur Tehsil, District Education Office (Ganjam) and Brahmapur Sub-Division are also situated here.

Demographics
Literacy rates in Brahmapur
Male
 
 93.83%
Female
 
 85.92%
Total
 
 90.04%

As of 2011 Census of India (provisional), the population of Berhampur was 355,823, of which 185,584 were males and 170,239 were females making it the fourth most populous urban city in Odisha state[7] and 126th in India.

The effective literacy rate of Berhampur was 90.04%, higher than the national average of 74.04%. Male and female literacy rates were 93.83% and 85.92%, respectively. 8.2% of the population were children ages 0–6 years. The adult and child sex ratios were 917 and 898 females per 1000 males, respectively.[7]

Religion in Brahmapur[8]
Hinduism
 
 96.48%
Islam
 
 2.03%
Christianity
 
 1.18%

Transportation

Road

Brahmapur city is connected with National Highways NH-16 (Chennai–Kolkata), NH-59 (Brahmapur-Khariar), NH-516 (Narendrapur-Gopalpur), State Highway 17 (Odisha) and State Highway 22 (Odisha) which connect almost all other cities and towns of Odisha.

Three-wheeler auto taxis are the most important mode of transportation in this city, with Taxis also on the city's roads. Online "C-cabs" and "ola" taxi-service app is also available. The state government has constructed a new bus station at Haladiapadar, at the outskirts of the city. The Ganjam Urban Transport Services Limited (GUTSL) with joint partnership with Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) have an agreement to run a city-bus service for Brahmapur to urban centres on its periphery (Chatrapur, Gopalpur and Hinjili, Taratarini, Bhairabi) since 27 February 2014.[9][10]

Rail

Brahmapur is served by its own railway station under the Khurda Road division of East Coast Railway, and is situated in the Howrah - Chennai Main Line.

Air

The city has an airport at Rangeilunda.[11] The airstrip was in use during British Raj and World War II. However, post independence, it has lied in a dilapidated condition with no scope of expansion due to its adjacence to Berhampur University. Demands for a new greenfield airport have been echoing throughout the years but have remained futile due to government inaction.[11]

In 2018, the airport was selected for developing it into a commercial airport by the government's UDAN scheme. In view of this, in March 2023, it started commercial operations to Bhubaneswar, with flights operated twice a week.[12]

Sea

The Gopalpur port was recommisioned after renovation and expansion.[13]

Climate and regional setting

Maximum summer temperature is 40 °C; minimum winter temperature is 22 °C. The mean daily temperature varies from 33 °C to 38 °C. May is the hottest month; December is the coldest. The average annual rainfall is 1250 mm and the region receives monsoon and torrential rainfall from July to October.

Climate data for Berhampur, Odisha
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 27.4
(81.3)		 29.1
(84.4)		 30.9
(87.6)		 31.7
(89.1)		 32.8
(91.0)		 32.5
(90.5)		 30.8
(87.4)		 31.0
(87.8)		 31.5
(88.7)		 31.0
(87.8)		 29.2
(84.6)		 27.5
(81.5)		 30.5
(86.8)
Average low °C (°F) 16.7
(62.1)		 19.3
(66.7)		 22.4
(72.3)		 25.1
(77.2)		 26.8
(80.2)		 26.8
(80.2)		 25.9
(78.6)		 25.9
(78.6)		 25.7
(78.3)		 23.7
(74.7)		 19.3
(66.7)		 16.5
(61.7)		 22.8
(73.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 10
(0.4)		 16
(0.6)		 21
(0.8)		 17
(0.7)		 42
(1.7)		 151
(5.9)		 208
(8.2)		 227
(8.9)		 193
(7.6)		 232
(9.1)		 68
(2.7)		 5
(0.2)		 1,190
(46.8)
Source: en.climate-data.org

Educational institutions
  • Asian Institute of Social Science & Technology (AISST)[20]
  • Berhampur City College[21]
  • Berhampur School of Engineering & Technology[22]
  • Bharat Institute of Engineering & Technology Polytechnic College[23]
  • Biju Patnaik Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital[24]
  • Biswakarma ITI[25]
  • Brundaban Nayak Memorial Industrial Training Centre[26]
  • College of Fisheries, Rangeilunda (OUAT)[27]
  • College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mohuda[28]
  • Disha College of Management and Technology[29]
  • Gandhi Academy of Technology and Engineering (GATE)[30]
  • Gandhi School of Engineering (GSE)[31]
  • Gayatri Institute of Science & Technology[32]
  • Government ITI, Brahmapur[33]
  • Imperial College of Hotel Management & Tourism[34]
  • Kaviraj Ananta Tripathy Sharma Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital[35]
  • Mahamayee Mahila Mahavidyalaya
  • National Institute of Science & Technology (NIST)[36]
  • New Hope Society School of Nursing[37]
  • Om Sai College of Pharmacy & Health Science[38]
  • PG Centre For Management Studies[39]
  • Rahul Institute of Technology[40]
  • Roland Institute of Computer and Management[41]
  • Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Science[42]
  • Royal College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences[43]
  • Sanjaya Memorial Institute of Technology[44]
  • Sashi Bhusan Rath Government Women's College[45]
  • School of Nursing & Health Sciences, Bijipur[37]
  • Shalom Institute of Management Studies[46]
  • Sivananda College of Pharmacy[47]
  • Xavier College of Hotel Management[48]

Culture and Contemporary life

Brahmapur is famous for its food and markets and also known as food capital of Odisha.

Most famous markets are Annapurna Market, Bada Bazaar, Sano Bazaar, Bhapur Bazaar, Giri Market, Hanuman Market, Ganesh Market and Sai Complex. The mango market of Brahmapur is one of the largest wholesale mango markets in India.[49] The Balunkeswara Bana Market here is one of the largest in the state.[3]

Arts

Brahmapur has been an important site of the state's culture due to its unique Odia culture and has held several national level Odia and Telugu literary meets.[50]

Sri Sitaram Vilas Talkies (SSVT) was the first cinema theatre in Odisha.[51]

There has been a critical lack of museums. The open air Scrap Museum near ITI is one of the largest in India.[52]

Festivals

The Thakurani Jatra(biennial) is the most important festival in the city and is one of the state festivals of Odisha.[4] The cult of Buddhi Thakurani originated along with the emergence of Brahmapur town in and around 1672 AD. The Ghata Yatra was initiated for the purpose of highlighting the tradition of worshiping Thakurani as well as to use it as a platform for sales promotion of silken products.

The date for Thakurani Yatra was fixed by the yatra management committee at the house of Desi Behera, Chief of the Dera community. Buddhi Thakurani is considered as the daughter of the Desi Behera and the deity stays with her father's family during the entire Yatra period.[4]

Notable people


Politics

Brahmapur city is part of Berhampur Assembly Constituency and Gopalpur Assembly Constituency.

Brahmapur is under the jurisdiction of Berhampur (Lok Sabha constituency).

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