Odagaon

Odagaon is a town and Notified area council in the Nayagarh district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is the location of the Lord Raghunath Temple. The Shriram Navami festival of Odagaon is one of the renowned festival in Odisha. It is the third largest block in the district consisting of 32 Panchayats and more than 200 villages. One of the main attractions of the place is the Raghunath Temple. The place is referred to as the "Second Shrikshetra" due to the presence of this temple. New Jagannath Sadak connects Odagaon with holy city Puri.

Odagaon
Town
Odagaon
Location in Odisha, India
Odagaon
Odagaon (India)
Coordinates: 20.016097°N 84.987659°E / 20.016097; 84.987659
Country India
StateOdisha
DistrictNayagarh
Government
 • TypeNotified area council
 • BodyINDIAN PARLIAMENTARY GROUP
Area
 • Total544 km2 (210 sq mi)
Elevation
32 m (105 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total5,401 [1]
Languages
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
752081
Telephone code06753
Vehicle registrationOD 25
Nearest cityNayagarh
Literacy70%
Websiteodisha.gov.in

Places of interest

Raghunath Jeu Temple
Raghunath Jeu Temple

Odagaon is known for the Temple of Lord Raghunath Jeu, which is second to Sri Kshetra. The annual festival Ramanavami Yatra is held at the temple and lasts for nine days. Festival attractions include Yatra (live stage show) and Ravan Podi.

Dutikeswar Temple

There is a Siva Temple about 35 km from Nayargh town on the Nayagarh-Bahadajhola, via Odagaon road.

Budhabudhiani Dam

The Budhabudhiani Dam, 20 km from Nayargh district, provides nearby villages with clean water and is also used for fish farming .

Sagar Park

A park has been built near the Sagar pond for recreation purpose.

References
  1. http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/406632-odagaon-orissa.html
  • Political information of Odagaon
  • Raghunath Temple
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