Buguda
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| ?Buguda Orissa • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 84 m (276 ft) |
| District(s) | Ganjam |
| Population | 13,253 (2001) |
Coordinates: Buguda is a town and a notified area committee in Ganjam district in the state of Orissa, India. It is also situated in Ghumusara province.
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[edit] Geography
Buguda is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 84 metres (275 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Buguda had a population of 13,253. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Buguda has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 76% and female literacy of 58%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Buddhakhola
At a distance of about 3 km towards the north of Buguda is Buddhakhol, which is a scenic spot frequently visited by tourists and picnickers. Amidst natural surroundings there is a cluster of five temples on the top of a hill, dedicated to Lord Siva, popularly known as Panchu Mahadeva. At the upper most part of the hill a perennial stream forms a waterfall. A number of Buddhist remains have been found at the place which give the impression that it was a Buddhist settlement in ancient days. Not far from the place there are numerous caves one of which is called Siddha Gumpha where Buddhist monks were said to have performed meditation in old days. On Sivaratri, Mondays of Kartika and Kartika Purnima days a large number of people gather here to offer Puja at the temple.
Biranchi Narayan Temple
Buguda is famous for the temple of Biranchinarayan. The temple was built by king Srikara Bhanja who ascended the throne of Ghumusar in 1790 A.D. The image of God Biranchinarayan which is installed in the sanctum of the temple was recovered from the ruins of Malatigarh. About the finding of the status Sewell in his Ghumusar Report has stated that once a heredboy, while tending cattle, struck his foot against a plate of metal at the foot of the hill. Consequently the villagers dug up the portion and unearthed a life-size image of Suryanarayan which was carried to Buguda where it was consecrated in a new temple. The temple subsequently came to be known as Biranchinarayan. The temple is built in the form of a chariot driven by seven horses. The temple is conspicuous for its remarkable wood carvings and wall paintings. The wood carvings are noticed on the ceiling of the Mandap and on the jambs of the entrance door way as well. At the other end of the main road facing the temple of Biranchinarayan is a temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The temple is built in such a manner that the devotees can see the arati of both the temples at the same time from any of these two places
SHINGHASHINI
20 km from Buguda, a domestic picnic spot aromatized with wild flowers and verdant forest. Presence of Goddess “Shinghashini” make visitors of all ages to itinerary again and again.
BHETANAI
on the way from Aska to Buguda, blazed a trail and unveiled its prominence when the sylvan paid due attention to the safety and independence of foxy Black Bucks popularly known as Krushna Sara Mruga.
[edit] Important persons
E. Dukhisyam patro (Principal in charge of people's college)
He did his M.A. in Economics from Khalikote University & L.L.B. from Lingaraj mahavidyalaya. He is the most honorable & respective person of Buguda.
Kunja Bihari Pradhan. Company Secretary Dishnet Wireless Limited, Chennai
He did his BSc from the famous Aska Science College and LLB from the University of Utkal. A qualified, young and dynamic professional having active participation in the southern India regional counsel of the institute of Company secretaries of India. He is active member of the utkal association of madras too and involved in many of the social activities of the association.
Sri Rajendra Prasad Tripathy. (Retd. teacher) +91 99379 47595 (M)
he is one of the famous history-collectors of this locality and also the author of "KASTHA KONARK" (the history of about the Famous Sun temple at Buguda named "BIRANCHI NARAYAN MANDIR") and also the Book about "BUDHOKHOL". Sri Tripathy is a renowned people awarding "UPARASTRAPATI PURASKAR" and for his dedication to social developments at this area.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Buguda
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
