| Anandapur | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Orissa |
| District(s) | Kendujhar |
| MLA | Shri Bhagirathi Sethy (BJD) |
| Population | 35,043 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 43 metres (141 ft) |
Anandapur (Oriya: ଆନଂଦ ପୁର) is a town and a municipality of Kendujhar district in the state of Orissa, India.
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The name Anandapur (called as A+nda+Pur) derives from आनन्द सहर (Sanskrit, "City of Bliss/ecstasy")
Anandapur is located at . It has an average elevation of 43 m (141 ft). The town is situated on the bank of river Baitarani (which flows in the southern side of the town).
Anandapur experiences three distinct seasons: summer, monsoon and winter. Typical summer months are from February to June, with maximum temperatures ranging from 35 to 45 °C. The warmest month in Anandapur is May; although summer doesn't end until May, the city often receives heavy thundershowers in May (although humidity remains high). During the hottest months, the nights are usually very boring due to high humidity. The monsoon lasts from June to September, with moderate/high rainfall and temperatures ranging from 15 to 35 °C. Winter begins in October; the daytime temperature hovers around 28 °C (82 °F) while night temperature is below 15 °C for most of December and January.
The maximum people depend on agriculture. Nowadays most of people are inclined towards the business regarding exporting of iron ore in terms of transportation. Many of them are managing their food by the small business. The most important point is many of young generation people are going to other states looking for jobs. Last but not the least, the per capita income of individuals going up nowadays.
Anandapur is situated in the strike line of coastal and hilly regions. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery of greenish hills. It is situated on the bank of River Baitarani which is a sacred river of India called as Budha Ganga as it is oldest river in India. During the ruling of Keshari Dynasty in Orissa many temples of Shiva constructed. Along the bank of this river many temples of Lord Shiva found. They Jhadeswara temple, Balunkeswara Temple, Uttareswara temple, Kundeswara temples situated. Kushaleswara Temple is built by Jajati Keshari.
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Anandapur had a population of 35,043. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Anandapur has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The city of Anandapur is managed by the Anandapur Municipal Corporation (AMC).
MLA from Anandapur (SC) Assembly Constituency is Bhagirathi Sethi(BJD), who won the seat in State elections of 2009. Jaydeb Jena had won earlier in 1995 and in 1985, and also as INC(I) candidate in 1980. He was previously PCC president and secretary of PCC, Orissa. Mayadhar Jena of BJP had won in 2000, Dasarathi Jena of JD in 1990, and Makar Sethi of JNP in 1977.[2]
Anandapur is part of Keonjhar (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
Anandapur is a culturally rich town. With addition to Ratha Jatra and Bahuda Jatra, every year people here celebrate Baruni Jatra with full of joy and passion. While Deogaon is famous for the Jagara(Maha Sivaratri) Festival around the Kushaleswara Temple, Kantipal celebrates Dola Purnima (Holi)with a large number of participation of people from all walks of life.
Ananadapur is well connected by Bus from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. NH-215 is a major transport network of this area. The nearest railway station is Jajpur road. Also from Anandapur to rural village bus and auto are running frequently.
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