Subarnapur District, also called Sonepur District or Sonapur District, is an administrative district in Odisha state in eastern India. The town of Sonpur is the district headquarters. Sonepur is known as the Mandiramalini town (city of temples) of Odisha with more than hundred temples. The people of the Sonepur region are referred to as Sonepuria. From ancient times, Sonepur is considered as a holy city.
Subarnapur district
Sonepur | |
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| Nickname: City of Temples & Crafts | |
 Location in Odisha | |
 Subarnapur district | |
| Coordinates: 20°51′N 83°54′E / 20.85°N 83.9°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Odisha |
| Region | Western Odisha |
| Established | April 1st, 1993 |
| Headquarters | Subarnapur |
| Government | |
| • Collector & District Magistrate | Anya Das, IAS |
| • Superintendent of Police | Amaresh Panda, OPS |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,337 km2 (902 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 610,183 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia, English |
| • Local | Sambalpuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 767 xxx |
| Telephone code | +91 665x |
| Vehicle registration | OD 31 |
| Nearest city | Balangir |
| Sex ratio | 1000:966 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 64.07% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Bolangir |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | 064-Birmaharajpur (SC) 065-Sonepur |
| Climate | Aw (Köppen) |
| Precipitation | 1,443.5 millimetres (56.83 in) |
| Avg. annual temperature | 30 °C (86 °F) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 45 °C (113 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 24 °C (75 °F) |
| Website | www |
History
editIn the 8th century CE, the region was known as Swarnapur and was rules by vassal lords of the Bhaumkaras of Tosali. The region was then ruled by the Somavamsis and eventually became one of two capitals of the Somavamsis. Around the 10th and 11th centuries, the region was called Pashima Lanka or Western Lanka.[2] The evidence for these names comes from a Somavamsi prince of the region called Kumara Someswaradeva who issued a copper plate charter in the late 10th century which identified him as the ruler of Paschima Lanka.[3] Historically, the presiding deity of the region was the goddess Lankeswari.[4] At some point during Somavamsi rule, the region was given its current name, Subarnapur. It was formally established as a district in 1993.[citation needed]
Economy
editIn 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Subarnapur one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[5] It is one of the 19 districts in Odisha currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[5]
Divisions
edit- Sub-divisions: Sonepur and Birmaharajpur
- Tehsils: Sonepur, Binika, Rampur, Birmaharajpur, Tarbha, and Ullunda
- Blocks: Sonepur, Binika, Tarbha, Dunguripali, Birmaharajpur and Ullunda
- Municipality: Sonepur
- N.A.C.: Tarbha,Binika,Dunguripali,Birmaharajpur
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 117,731 | — |
| 1911 | 164,230 | +3.38% |
| 1921 | 189,687 | +1.45% |
| 1931 | 211,684 | +1.10% |
| 1941 | 229,296 | +0.80% |
| 1951 | 241,413 | +0.52% |
| 1961 | 274,515 | +1.29% |
| 1971 | 322,578 | +1.63% |
| 1981 | 397,386 | +2.11% |
| 1991 | 476,815 | +1.84% |
| 2001 | 541,835 | +1.29% |
| 2011 | 610,183 | +1.20% |
| source:[6] | ||
According to the 2011 census, Subarnapur district has a population of 610,183,[1] roughly equal to the nation of Montenegro[7] or the US state of Vermont.[8] The district is the 512th most populous in India out of a total of 640.[1] The district has a population density of 260 inhabitants per square kilometre (670/sq mi).[1] Its population growth rate over the decade of 2001–2011 was 20.35%.[1] Subarnapur has a sex ratio of 959 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 74.42%.[1] 8.18% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 25.60% and 9.37% of the population respectively.[9] Hinduism is the predominant religion, practiced by 99.19% of the population.[10]
At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 59.67% of the population in the district spoke Sambalpuri and 39.30% Odia as their first language.[11]
Culture
editSubarnapur is home to a wide variety of cultural heritage, arts, and crafts. The Sonepur area specializes in textiles and terracotta, Tarbha and Binka produce brass metal works, Ullunda is home to a tradition of stone carving, and Dunguripali produces Paddy crafts.[citation needed]
Subarnapur is home to the poet and prophet Mahima Dharma. The district is also known for "Danda-nata", a religious folk tradition which is native to the area.[12]
Temple town, Sonepur
edit- Paschima Lanka
- Lanka Podi
- Sasisena Kavya
- Sasisena Temple
- Sureswari Temple
- Subarnameru Temple
- Lankeswari Temple
Tourist attractions
edit- Mahima pitha, Khaliapali
- Gyaneswar Baba Shiv temple and museum at Kenjhiriapali village
- Metakani Temple, Ullunda
- Patali Srikhetra, Kotsamlai
- Rushyashrunga hill at Goudgad jungle
- Papakshya Ghat, Binka
- Kapileswar temple, Charda
- Nabagrahakunda
- Rameswar Shiva Temple
- Lord Sri Sri Swapneshwar Temple, Goudgad of BirmaharajPur Block.
- Thengo Irrigation Project of Birmaharajpur Block
- Maa Umadevi Temple and Siddheswar Temple
- Maa Ramachandi & Baba Raneswar Temple, Telanda
- Gupteswar Baba Temple, Gailmura
- Bhimtangar, Gailmura
- Baunsa Bana, Dunguripali
- Maa pudapat temple Tulunda,Tarbha
- Chudakhai Dangar Tulunda panchayat,Tarbha
Saree
edit- Sonepuri Pata Saree
- Sonepuri Saree
- Sambalpuri Saree
Notable people
edit- Kailash Chandra Meher, painter awarded the Padma Shri.
- Nila Madhab Panda, film maker and director of I Am Kalam.
- Sabyasachi Mohapatra, Odia film director and producer.
- Bhagirathi Nepak, Odia Eminent Writer
Education in Subarnapur district
editSchools
edit- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Tarbha
- Sri Aurobindo Shikshyakendra, Goudgad
- Ganapati Adarsha Shikshya Niketan, Biramaharaj Pur
- Swami Vivekananda Adarsha Vidyalaya, Khandahata
- Anchalik Uchha Vidya Pitha, Kenjhiriapali
- Centurion Public School, Dunguripali
- Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Dunguripali
- Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Rampur
- Sahara Trust High School, Sonepur
- Vishwabharti Chintan Shikshya Niketan, Sonepur
- St Anne's Convent School, Sonepur
- Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Sonepur
- Sri Aurobindo Integral Education & Research Center, Sonepur
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sonepur
- Bhimabhoi Vidyapita, Lachhipur
- Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Lachhipur
Colleges
edit- Sonepur College, Sonepur-Raj
- Model Degree College, Subarnapur
- Shree Ram College, Rampur
- Maharaja High School, Sonepur
- Dunguripali College, Dunguripali
- Gram Panchayat College, Lachhipur
- Buddhiram College, Menda
- Birmaharajpur College Birmaharajpur
Politics
editThis district is a part of Balangir Lok Sabha constituency. The MP of Balangir is Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo from the BJP.
Vidhan Sabha Constituencies
editThe following are the two Vidhan sabha constituencies[13][14] of Subarnapur district and the elected members of each area.[15]
| No. | Constituency | Reservation | Extent of the Assembly Constituency (Blocks) | Member of 17th Assembly | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Birmajarajpur | SC | Ulunda, Birmaharajpur, Binka (NAC), Binika (part) | Raghunath Jagadala | BJP |
| 65 | Sonepur | None | Sonepur, Tarabha, Tarabha (NAC), Sonepur (M), Dunguripali, Binka (part) | Niranjan Pujari | BJD |
Villages
editTulunda
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "District Census Handbook 2011 - Subarnapur" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ Web site of Planning Commission of India
- ^ Some New Facts About Goddess Samlei
- ^ Encyclopaedia of tourism resources in India, Volume 2
- ^ a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj (September 8, 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 5, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
- ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on June 13, 2007. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
Montenegro 661,807 July 2011 est.
- ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
Vermont 625,741
- ^ "Demography | Subarnapur District,Government of Odisha | India". Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ "Table C-01 Population by Religious Community: Odisha". Census of India, 2011. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Odisha". Census of India 2011. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ (Pasayat,1994:413-427;2003)
- ^ Assembly Constituencies and their EXtent
- ^ Seats of Odisha
- ^ "List of Member in Fourteenth Assembly". ws.ori.nic.in. Archived from the original on 2 May 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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External links
edit- Official website
- Iconography of the Buddhist Sculpture of Orissa
- Cultural Profile of South Kosal
- Pasayat, C. (1994), "Myth and Reality in Little Tradition: A Study of Dandanata in Odisha" in Man in India, Vol.74, No.4, December 1994, pp. 413–427.
- Pasayat, C. (1998), Tribe, Caste and Folkculture, Jaipur/New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
- Pasayat, C. (2003), Glimpses of Tribal and Folkculture, New Delhi: Anmol Pub. Pvt. Ltd.
