Salepur
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| ?Salepur Orissa • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
205.54 km² (79 sq mi) • 26 m (85 ft) |
| District(s) | Cuttack |
| Population • Density |
174,655 (2001) • 850 /km² (2,201 /sq mi) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 754 202 • +91.671 • OR-05 |
| Area and population are for the entire Salepur block. | |
Salepur (also known as Salipur) is one of the fastest growing areas in the district of Cuttack, and the headquarters of the Salepur block. It is situated near the bank of river Chitrotpala, 25 km from the city of Cuttack and 55 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar.
[edit] Getting Here
By Road
Salepur is well connected to all the nearby cities and towns by roads. SH-9A connects it to NH-5 which connects to Calcutta and Madras. Besides SH-9A also connects to the nearby cities/towns like Cuttack, Kendrapara, Patamundai, Rajnagar, and Aul.
By Rail
The nearest major railway station at Cuttack is well connected to most of the cities both within and outside the state, which include New Delhi, Calcutta, Madras, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Vizag, Hyderabad, Agra, Guwahati, and Bangalore.
By Air
The nearest airport at Bhubaneswar (1 hour drive) is one of the major domestic airports in eastern India, and is being upgraded to International standard by 2010. Domestic carriers that operate at the airport include Indian, Air Deccan, Air Sahara, and Kingfisher Airlines, Indigo, Jetlite. It connects to major Indian cities, which include international airports like Calcutta, Bombay, Hyderabad, Madras, Bangalore, and New Delhi.
Major Highway: 9A (Cuttack - Salepur - Kendrapara - Chandbali)
Major Railway Station: Cuttack (25 km)
Nearest Airport: Biju Patnaik Airport (60km)
Nearby Cities/Towns: Cuttack (25km W), Chhatia (20km N), Kendrapara (25km E)
[edit] Attractions
Temples: Kulia Hanuman Temple, Kalagni Temple, Saheshwari Temple, Bateshwara Temple, Visheshwara Temple
Scenic Beauty: Chitrotpala river bank,kadamkanta jungle
Fairs and Festivals: Car festival at Saheshwari Temple, Utkal utsav on 1st April. Dasahara, laxmipuja,kalipuja are also very famous.
[edit] Rasagola
The famous Bikalananda Kar rasagola is one of the prime attractions to visit this place. Rasagola is a sweet dish made of milk cheese, white flour, and sugar, and is often served as a desert in festivals and ceremonies across India. This soft and delicious desert comes in various sizes and variations that leave your tongue wanting for more.
