Banapur is a town and a Notified Area Council in Khordha district in the state of Odisha, India. The town is named after the King Banasura of Lord Shri Krishna era (as the epic tells).
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Banasura, a demon-king who is said to have ruled over this place. Major point of attraction here is the temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagabati (odisha Hindu goddess), the presiding deity of Banapur. It is one of the famous Shaktipithas of Odisha.
The place was under the control of a line of feudal lords, the ancestors of the Rajas (Kings) of Parikud, till 18th century. As per historical importance it was one of the centers of inception of Paika rebellion.
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Towns around Bānapur
- Bālugān7.0 km SE
- Polasara39 km W
- Nayāgarh40 km N
- Buguda40 km W
- Purushottampur42 km SW
- Bālugaon45 km N
- Kavisuryanagar48 km SW
- Chhatrapur51 km SW
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