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{{About|the municipality in Odisha, India|its namesake district|Kendrapada district|the Kendrapada meteorite of 2003|meteorite falls}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kendrapara
| native_name = କେନ୍ଦ୍ରାପଡ଼ା
| other_name = Tulasi Kshetra<ref>{{cite web|url = https://reportodisha.com/gada-khetra/|title =KSHETRA |publisher = Report Odisha|access-date = 2015-11-25}}</ref>
| settlement_type = City
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Odisha, India
| coordinates = {{coord|20.50|N|86.42|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{Flagicon image|Orissa Flag(INDIA).png}} [[Odisha]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kendrapara district|Kendrapara]]
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| government_type = [[Nagar Palika|Municipality]]
| governing_body = Kendrapara Municipality
| unit_pref = Metric
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| area_rank = 29
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| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 13
| population_total = 41404
| population_as_of = 2001
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages ଓଡ଼ିଆ
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Odia language|Odia]], [[Indian English|English]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = [http://www.citypincode.in/ORISSA/KENDRAPARA/Kendrapara_PINCODE 754211]
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 6727<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.findandtrace.com/find-std-code-number|title = STD Codes for indian cities, Search Telephone area phone Dialing codes}}</ref>
| registration_plate = OD 29
| website = {{URL|kendrapara.nic.in}}
| footnotes =
| official_name = KENDRAPARA
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'''Kendrapara''' is a Town and a [[Nagar Palika|municipality]] in the [[Kendrapara district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Odisha]]. It is the capital of Kendrapara district.

==Geography==
Kendrapara is located at {{Coord|20.50|N|86.42|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Kendraparha.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Kendrapara]</ref> It has an average [[elevation]] of {{convert|13|m|ft|abbr=on}}. It is surrounded by [[Bhadrak]], [[Jajpur]], [[Cuttack]] and [[Jagatsinghpur]] districts and the [[Bay of Bengal]] to the east.

The [[river]] [[Chitroptala river|Chitroptala]] (a branch of the [[Mahanadi]]) flows through Kendrapara district. Other rivers in Kendrapara include the Luna, the Karandia, the Gobari, the Brahamani, the Birupa, the Kani, the Hansua, the Baitarani, the Kharasrota, and the Paika. This district has 9 blocks, which are [[Aul, Odisha|Aul]], Derabish, Garadpur, [[Mahakalapada]], Marshaghai, Kendrapara, [[Rajanagar]], [[Rajkanika]], Pattamundai.

==Transport==
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To reach Kendrapara one can take the [[Jagatpur, India|Jagatpur]]-[[Salepur|Salipur]] state highway SH9A or National Highways No.16 and 53. Kendrapara is a two and a half hour drive from [[Bhubaneswar Airport]] on the National Highway 16 and State Highway 9A. The nearest [[Train station|railway station]] is at [[Cuttack]], which is 54 kilometres from the Kendrapara township on State Highway 9A.

==Demography==
As of the [[2011 Census of India|2011 Indian census]], Kendrapara district has a population of 1,439,891, roughly equal to the nation of [[Eswatini]] or the US state of [[Hawaii]]. This gives it a population ranking of 344th in India (out of a total of 640 districts). The district has a population density of 545 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,410 /sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 10.59%. Kendrapara has a sex ratio of 1006 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 85.93%. The [[First language|mother tongue]] of most of the residents of Kendrapara is [[Odia language|Oriya]] (Odia). However, there is also a sizable population of [[Bangla Language|Bangla]] and [[Urdu]] speakers. [[Hindi]] and [[English language|English]] are also widely understood.

[[Hindus]] encompass the majority of the population. There is a substantial [[Muslims|Muslim]] minority.

Most of the residents of Kendrapara are farmers. Some do business and some fish in the rivers and the Bay of Bengal. Some people also grow [[prawn]] near the sea shore, as it is profitable. Many small-scale industries are appearing in the area and bringing job opportunities.

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==Culture==
The [[Baladevjew Temple]] is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha. A Chariot Festival, or [[Rath Yatra]], is held in the month of [[Ashadha]](June/July) every year. The chariot of Lord Baladevjew is known as Brahma Taladhwaja and is considered the biggest chariot of its type in the world.

The Gajalaxmi puja on Kojagari Purnima or [[Sharad Purnima|Kumar Purnima]] [[Durga Puja in Odisha|Durga Pujaat]] Amruta manohi village is celebrated in the month of October, and [[Kartikeya]] Puja and Maa [[Kali Puja]] at Olaver are held in November each year. Gajalaxmi puja is a big festival in Kendrapara and is celebrated for 7 days.

[[Maa Basanti Durga Puja]] in Basupur has been one of the region's most famous festivals for over 80 years. The Oriya sweet dish, [[Rasabali]], originated in Kendrapara. Kendrapara is also known as Tulasi Ksherta (as Tulasi, different from basil tulsi, the wife of Lord Balabhadra) and Gupta Kshetra (Lord Balabhadra wished to stay here secretly). Different types of [[prasad]] prepared and used in Baladevjew Temple are [[Rasabali]], [[Potali Pitha]], Magaja Ladoo, Kakaraa, Khaja, [[Dumplings|Karanji]], [[Chhena Kheeri]], Ghanabrata, Dahipakhala, Khiri, and Puri.

One of most popular festivals, Kartikaswar Puja, is held on the [[Bank (geography)|banks]] of the Luna at Kalapada Kendrapada. It has also been known as the Kendrapada Boita Bandhana Utchav ingratiation every year since 2005.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

==Tourist Places==
[[File:Baladevjew Temple, Ichhapur, Kendrapara district, Odisha..JPG|thumb|[[Baladevjew Temple]], Baladevjew Temple of Kendrapara]]

'''Bhitara Kanika'''
{{main|Bhitarkanika National Park}}
Bhitarakanika is covered in deep [[Mangrove|mangrove forests]] and saline rivers. It was declared a [[Nature reserve|wildlife sanctuary]] on 21 April 1975. It is known as a natural [[crocodile]] breeding ground. Other animals like [[deer]], [[wild boar]], [[monkey]]s, [[monitor lizard]]s, [[Python (genus)|pythons]], and [[king cobra]] are also found here. The national park has an area of around 145 square kilometres. It is 160 kilometers away from the state capital of "Bhubaneswar".
[[File:Vitarkanikatour.png|thumb|Sightseeing at Bhitarakanika]]

'''Batighar''' is the location of the first [[lighthouse]] on the Eastern coast of India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kendrapara.nic.in/Mainpage/Touristplaces.html |title= Tourist Places}}</ref> It is situated on the bank of the Kharinasi River. The height of the lighthouse is 125 feet. Construction of the lighthouse was started on 6 December 1836 and it was lighted on 16 October 1837.

[[File:Kanika Rajabaati 3.JPG|thumb|Rajakanika palace of Kendrapara]]
'''[[Kanika Palace]]''' is a massive [[palace]] constructed by the King of Kanika. It was constructed on an area of 4 acres of land and height of the structure is of 75 feet. It is situated in [[Rajkanika]] Block.

'''[[Aali Palace]]''' is situated near Aul Township. It is an ancient palace spread over 40 acres of land.
[[File:Barahji Mandira Alli.jpg|thumb|[[Lakhmi Varaha Temple]], [[Aul, Odisha|Aul]]]]

'''[[Lakhmi Varaha Temple]]''' is a 500-year-old Indian [[Hindu temple|temple]] dedicated to [[Varaha]], the [[Wild boar|boar]] [[incarnation]] of [[Vishnu]]. The temple is located in [[Aul, Odisha|Aul]]. The temple is about one kilometer away from the center of [[Tehsil]] [[Aul, Odisha|Aul]], which is situated about 146 km from the state capital of [[Bhubaneswar]]. It is 17 km from [[Pattamundai]] and 38 km from Kendrapara.

[[:or:ଗର୍ତ୍ତେଶ୍ବର ମହାଦେବ|'''Garteswar Temple''']] is situated at Gosigan near Rajnagar, Kendrapara. It is an ancient [[Shiva|Shiv]] temple.
[[File:Garteswar Temple Rajnagar.jpg|thumb|Garteswar Temple,Gosigan,Rajnagar]]

[[File:Dadhivaman deity.png|thumb|The old Dadhivaman deity in Kendrapara.]]
'''Shri Dadhivaman temple''' is a 14th-century-old [[Jagannath|Jaganath]] temple worshipped by [[Bhaktivinoda Thakur|Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur]]'s forefather [[Krishnananda Dutta Chaudhury|Krishnananda]].

'''Sakhibata''' is a 500-year-old [[Banyan|banyan tree]] at Sakhibata in Kendrapara district. The large tree, spread across 1.3 acres of land with about 600 trunks and sub-trunks, has been granted [[Tourism|tourist]] spot status by the state government following active tourism in the area throughout the year. District Tourist Officer Bijoy Kumar Mohanty stated that funds had been sanctioned for building tourism infrastructure. The banyan tree withstood the devastation of the 1999 Super Cyclone. A 200-year-old temple is still intact at the spot, a reminder of the location's historic importance.

'''Badakotha''' is an old building near the Kendrapara bus stand. It used to be the only 2 floor building in Radhashyam Narendra.

'''Harihar Kshetra, Mahala''' is a famous temple situated at Mahala of Bangalpur GP in the Garadpur Block.

'''"Sri Chhualia Shakti Peeth"''' is a tourist attraction and shrine in Pattamundai block. It is equidistant from the nearest towns of Kendrapara and Pattamundai (12 km). The attraction is surrounded by Sahada trees. Other trees like Kadamba, Krushnachuda, Panihenduli, Ashosth are also available here. Maa, the deity, takes nonvegetarian food offerings (bhoga) such as fish. However, [[meat]]s and [[wine]] are strictly prohibited. Dola Melan, Raja, Panchuka, Biswasanti Mahayajnya, Asta Prahar Namayajnya are the main yearly festivals of this Peeth.

'''Hukitola''' is a storm proof bunker constructed on Jamboo island by British, led by Captain Harris. It consists of 11 large size and 9 small size chambers.

'''Eka Kula''' is a unique island in Kendrapara, which can be reached via bike during low tide and via boats from Jambu.

There are many '''picnic spots''' in and around Kendrapara. [[Paradeep]] is a 20–30 km drive from Kendrapara.

Most popular '''Udaya Giri & Ratna Giri''' is a 10–15 km drive from Kendrapara. Mainly Budhu Murti and Budhu pratima are conserved there.

There also a picnic spot called '''Sakhi Bata''' situated near the Luna River.

The '''Lord Mahaveer temple''' is located at new Chandan Pokhari, Ichhapur, Kendrapara.

'''Pentha''' is situated in between the rivers Chitrotpala & Luna (Karandia). It's only 12 km from Kendrapara township and 5 km from Patkura. Direct buses are available from Cuttack to Pentha. The village is known for the '''Maa Sata Bhauni Temple''' (among the most ancient temples of Odisha), which is situated in the middle of the village, and '''Maa Kharakhai''' (Goddess Dhumabati), '''Gopinathjew Temple''', '''Ram Mandir''', '''Sarala Mandir''', '''Tarini Temple''', '''Hanumanjew Temple''', and '''Nilakantheswar Temple'''. The Sandhha Nacha (in the memory of Sandha Raja of Kunjang Garh) is celebrated at Dola Purnima. The '''Rama Charita Manas & Parayan''' is celebrated for 9 days of every year on the occasion of Lord Hanuman's birthday. Pentha is also the birthplace of the poet and writer Kabibar Parida.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

'''Sialiaa''' is situated in the Rajkanika block. The main attraction of this village is that there are no doors in the houses of the villagers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Kendrapara district|url=https://www.odikala.com/blogs/kendrapara/about-kendrapara-district|access-date=2020-12-24|website=OdiKala}}</ref>

'''Ma Patharakani''' '''Temple''' is situated at the SH-9A Main Road near '''Gogua Market,''' Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendrapara. It is situated between Kendrapara and Pattamundai.

==Education==
There are many schools and colleges in Kendrapara. Kendrapara Autonomous College, situated in Kendrapara town is the largest college of higher education in the district. Other institutions include Pattamundai College, Sailendra Narayan College in Rajkanika, and Kendrapara High School (the oldest high school in the district, established in 1863). The second oldest high school in the district is R. N. High School Rajkanika, which was established in the year 1918.<ref>http://kendrapadahes.org/</ref>

== Notable people ==
Kendrapara has produced a number of well-known personalities like astronomer, mathematician, and writer Suskhma Sphuta Siddhanta Pandit Sri Gokulananda Routroy (1947–2009), Pandit Binod Behari Dash, media personalities like Itishree Nayak (Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award for Electronic Media Oriya 2006). Another notable person from this area is Dr. Prafulla Kumar Behera, one of the scientists involved in the development of silicon pixel detectors, which played a big part in the success of the [[Higgs boson|Higgs Boson]] experiment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citypincode.in/ORISSA/KENDRAPARA/Kendrapara_PINCODE |title=Kendrapara PinCode |publisher=citypincode.in |access-date=2014-05-19}}</ref> [https://www.carehospitals.com/doctors/dr-mahendra-prasad-triapthy/ Dr Mahendra Tripathy], Chief Consultant Cardiologist at CARE Hospital, Bhubaneswar is from Kendrapara.

==Politics==
Kendrapara is part of [[Kendrapara (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2000/background/S18/Orissa_AC_Dist_PC.pdf
|title=Assembly Constituencies – Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Odisha
|publisher=Election Commission of India
|access-date=2008-09-24
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304184320/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2000/background/S18/Orissa_AC_Dist_PC.pdf
|archive-date=2009-03-04
}}</ref> Its current [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]] is [[Anubhav Mohanty]]. The three major political parties in the Kendrapara Assembly and Parliament are the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], the [[Biju Janata Dal]] and the [[Indian National Congress|Indian National Congress Party]].{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}

Politics has remained within local parties since the 1970s. Kendrapara has played a crucial role in Odisha's politics, producing leaders like Member of [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] [[Rabi Ray]], the Speaker in [[Loksabha]], and [[Biju Patnaik]], former Chief Minister of Odisha.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}

The current [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from Kendrapara Assembly Constituency is Sashi Bhusan Behera from [[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]], who won the seat in [[2019 Indian general election|state elections of 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/orissa/assembly-constituencies/2019-election-results.html|title=Orissa Assembly Election Results in 2019}}</ref>

Previous MLAs of this seat include:

* Kishore Tarai of BJD in 2014
* Sipra Malick of BJD in 2009
* Utkal Keshari Parida of OGP in 2004
* Bed Prakash Agarwalla representing BJP in 2000, representing [[Janata Dal|JD]] in 1990, and representing [[Janata Party|JNP]] in 1977
* Bhagabat Prasad Mohanty of [[Indian National Congress|INC]] in 1995 and in 1985
* Indramani Rout of INC (I) in 1980

==References==
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{{Kendrapara district}}
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Kendrapara district]]
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