?Berhampur Orissa • India
Berhampur
Coordinates: 19°19′N 84°47′E / 19.32, 84.78
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 8 m (26 ft)
District(s)	Ganjam
Population • Density	307,724 (2001) • ?/km² (Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "?"/sq mi)
Member of Parliament	Chandrasekhar Sahu
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 7600xx • +0680- • OR-07

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"Berhampur - The Silk City" is a city located in the eastern coastline of Indian in the state of Orissa. It is one of the oldest and biggest cities of Orissa. It is famous for its Silk, Temples and its culture. It is also famous as the commercial capital of Orissa. The latest estimate of the population of the city is 307,724 (2001 census) making it the third most populous urban area in the state and 113th overall in India. , Orissa   (Oriya: ଓଡ଼ିଶା), is a state situated on the east coast of India. ... , Orissa   (Oriya: ଓଡ଼ିଶା), is a state situated on the east coast of India. ...

History of Name

The city's Sanskrit name which is still in use is Brahmapur which got distorted into Berhampur.

The City's Atmosphere

Berhampur is the primary railhead for nearby tourist destinations. It serves as a node for the nearby small towns and villages, so trade is predominant. A majority of the people are self-employed in varied businesses of different scales. Berhampur is well known for its intricately designed silk sarees, handloom cloth and Jewellery shops. Berhampur is known as the "Silk City". The most important destination in Berhampur is Gopalpur sea beach which is located just 15KM away from Berhampur. Silk dresses Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. ... Sari has two meanings: name of an Indian garment worn by women. ... A Turkish woman in Konya works at a traditional loom. ...

Lifestyle of the people is laid back, with modernity limited to youngsters of the town.

It is a city of passionate cinegoers, famous for huge cinema theatre complexes. Some of the most famous movie theatres include Gautam, Rukmini, Shiva, Shakti, Payal and Paramjyoti. Hindi movies are the most popular, followed by Oriya movies. English and Telugu movies are shown on a regular basis. Hindi (Devanagari: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken mainly in northern and central India, is one of the official languages of the Union government of India. ... Oriya is the official language of the Indian state of Orissa. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Telugu (తెలుగు) is a Dravidian language primarily spoken in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is the official language. ...

Because of its proximity to the state of Andhra Pradesh, a good proportion of the population is conversant in both Oriya and Telugu languages. Oriya is the official language of the Indian state of Orissa. ... Telugu (తెలుగు) is a Dravidian language primarily spoken in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is the official language. ...

Geography

Brahmapur is located at coor d|19.32|N|84.78|E|^[1]. It has an average elevation of 27 metres (88 feet). The metre or meter is a measure of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Brahmapur had a population of 289,724. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Brahmapur has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 64%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Sibasis 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...

Food, Living and Transport

Indulging in fast food is a part of the Berhampur lifestyle. Some of the well known restaurants are The Fun & Food Villege, Girija Restaurant,Hotel Moti , Mayurya Hotel, Merrydine,Hotel city palace,Hotel Nandan and Jyoti Residency. There are a numerous dhabas located in the outskirts of the city, lined along the National Highway 5. The breakfast is another interesting phenomenon here, A majority of people eat their breakfast outside their homes. There are numerous small eateries located along the length and breadth of the city that serve typical, lip-smacking food for breakfast, which is an interesting mix of the North Indian and South Indian food styles. In the evening people like to enjoy fast foods like soup, chow mine, & Egg-chicken Rolls. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

"Chicken Pakoras" of Girija restaurant which is located in the heart of the city (on Girija Square) is the main atttraction. It is one of the oldest restaurants in the city. One could also try its Chicken Kurma and of course the Caramel Pudding. If its summer, one should try the "Local Lassi" from any of the stalls/small shops along the main roads.

Personal means of transport include bicycles, two wheelers and cars. Paid means include rickshaws, matador minivans, trekkers and private buses.

People generally stay in independent houses. Lately, several multi-storied apartment complexes are mushrooming up in the city.

Its is one of the most developed cities in Orissa as most of the people are educated and Technology is a prime attraction here. You will be able to locate internet cafes, Video game parlours almost everywhere.

One of the major Real Estate organization is Mayuree Towers located at Girija Square. Currently high rise buildings and apartments are becoming common.

Temples

• Sree Abhiramparamhansa Temple
• Mausimaa Temple
• Upper Bagh Devi Temple
• Thakurani Temple
• Bada Jaganath Temple
• Neelakantheswar Temple
• Uttareswar Temple
• Tara Tarini Temple
• Hari Hara Bheta Temple
• Lord Venkateswar Temple
• Sri Sri Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Mandiram
• Sri Satya Sai Baba Mandiram
• Sri Veera Brahmendra Mandiram
• Sri Kusuma Haranath Mandiran
• Sri Shiridi Sai Baba Temple
• Venkatramana Temple
• Kalki Bhagwan Temple
• Sri Pataleshwar Temple
• Subudhi Beda Temple
• SRI SRI Radheshyam Sunder Temple, sri krishna chaitnya misson

Mausimaa Temple is an ancient shrine in Ganjam District of Orissa. ... Upper Bagh Devi Temple is an ancient shrine at Kulada, Ganjam District in the state of Orissa in India. ...

Hospitals

Government/Society owned hospitals in Berhampur:

• MKCG Medical College and Hospital, which is a full fledged Medical College and Hospital and one of the three Government Medical Colleges in Orissa.
• City Hospital
• Janana Hospital
• Red Cross Hospital

Private hospitals:

• Berhampur Nursing Home (Naidu Hospital).
• Meenakshi Hospital is one of the oldest and well known hospitals in Berhampur.
• Konark Nursing Home is one of the famous hospitals in the Old Berhampur Area
• Narayan Jeevan Daan Hospital.
• Narayan Modern Eye Clinic.
• Siddhartha Arogyanidhi
• Aeshrat Nursing Home, Vali Diagnostics and ESCORTS super speciality diagnostic center near Old Bus Stand and courtpeta respectively is established by Dr. Sayed Ismail(MS) who is a reputed doctor in Berhampur since last two decades.
• Amit Hospital.
• Sri Ortho Clinic, Gandhi Nagar. (Commonly known as Ranganathan Clinic)

Schools

• Projectschool,Gandhi Nagar,Berhampur
• Kendriya Vidyalaya, Berhampur
• Aadarsh Mauliko Prathomiko Vidyalaya, Next to Utkal Talkies, Old Berhampur
• St. Xavier's High School:Senior Secondary
• Government High School - MKCG Medical Campus
• St Vincent's Convent School
• Harobino Vidya Bhavan
• Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Center
• Matrusree Anglo Vedic School[1]
• De Paul School
• Queen Mission High School
• K.C High School
• K.C.Town High School
• City High School
• Chacha Nehru School
• Govt Girls High School
• Pandara Sahi U.P School
• Saraswati Sisu Vidya Mandir
• D.A.V. Public School[2]
• S.L.N.M.M High School

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Colleges

General Stream

• Khallikote Autonomous College
• Binayak Acharya College
• Women's College, Berhampur
• Mahamayi College
• City College
• Sanskrit Degree College

Professional Stream Although Khallikote Autonomous College achieved intermediate college status in 1878, its origins as a high school began in 1856. ... Binayak Acharya College is a college in Berhampur, a city in Orissa, India. ...

• MKCG Medical College and Hospital (Medical)
• National Institute of Science and Technology(Engineering)
• Roland Institute of Technology, Surya Vihar(Engineering)
• Sanjay Memorial Institute of Technology (Engineering)
• Roland Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khodasinghi.
• Jagannath Science College,Komapalli,BERHAMPUR
• U.C.P.Engineering School

09The Maharaja Krishna Chandra Gajapati Medical College & Hospital, Bramhapur - 760004, Ganjam, Orissa Popularly know as MKCG Medical College and hospital, have been started functioning since the year 1962 and 1966 repectively as Medical College ,Berhampur. ... Sanjay Memorial Institute of Technology offers education in Diploma, Engineering Bachelor of Engineering, Library Science and Masters (management programme). ...

IT Organisations

There are many state level software companies having been setting up their centres here. This place offers a great opportunity associated with Grade II & Grade III cities for BPO and Software Companies.

A Delhi Based 'Perfect Infotech' is one of the IT Organisations which has major operations here. The third Software park (STPI) of the state is coming up at Berhampur. Due to its moderate climate and technical education infrastructure base it can be a leading IT and ITES destination of Eastern India in the years to come.

Berhampur University and NIST (National Institute of Science and Technology) offers quality manpower to the growing software industry's manpower requirement.

Eminent Personalities

• V.V. Giri-Former President of India
• Brundaban Nayak
• Late Shri. Bachu Jagannath Das ( Chief Justice, Orissa High Court, Judge, Supreme court of India. Chairman, Second Pay Commission of India, Chairman, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi)
• Shri Dukhishyam Choudhary, eminent teacher, founder of Hari-Hara-Bheta temple and Shivananda Ashram Branch in Berhampur, and recipient of Binayak Acharya Award.
• Late Dr. Silla Bhima Raju, one of the first doctors of berhampur and instrmental in setting up of Berhampur Nursing Home ( Naidu Hospital) in association with Dr.K S N Rao.
• Dr K.S.N Rao, again, one of the oldest doctors of berhamppur, now in his 80s, was instrumental in setting up of Berhampur Hosiptal.
• Dr. Kota Harinarayana, the mastermind behind the LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Project, of NAL, winner of many prestigious awards.
• Retd. Income Tax Officer K Appa Rao.
• Hayagriba Tripathy, Columnist (Ajira Anuchinta, Digdarshan - Anupam Bharat), Educationist and Social service (Pioneer of Literacy, Anandamaya Shiksha in Ganjam Dist), Educational Consultant, UNICEF
• mr mangulu maharana. network marketing.

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Attractions

• Bi-Annual Thakurani Jyatra - The Festival of the Goddess.
• City market area
• Gopalpur beach
• Dhabaleshwar beach
• The Chatrapur Port Area
• PATTO, A BACKWATER REMOTE AREA NEAR CHATRAPUR BYPASS. A SILENT ISLAND.
• Maa Bhairavi Temple
• Tara Tarini Temple
• Taptapani
• Chilka lake
• Mourikaluwa

Gopalpur-on-Sea is a beach and tourist attraction near Berhampur in the state of Orissa, India. ... Chilka Lake (also Chilika Lake) is a brackish water coastal lake in Indias Orissa state, south of the mouth of the Mahanadi River. ...

See also

• Ganjam district
• Locations named Berhampore

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External links

• Berhampur Today
• Berhampur
• BBC Maa Tarini and coconuts article

References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Brahmapur