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Dhadipada
ଧଡିପଡା | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 21°56′N 86°43′E / 21.94°N 86.72°E | |
Country | India |
State | Odisha |
District | Mayurbhanj |
Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Village | 110,058 |
• Metro | 116,874 |
Languages | |
• Official | Odia |
• local language | Santali |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 757 014 |
Baripada(Odia: ବାରିପଦା) (bāripadā) is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India. Baripada is the district headquarter of Mayurbhanj . It is a place to stay and tour Mayurbhanj region. This region is home to Similipal, one of the most important wildlife parks of India. The national park comprises lush valleys, forest lands and scores of ancient temples. Rathyatra (Chariot Festival) is one of the main attractions of Baripada.[3] Baripada hosts the second most popular Rath Yatra of Odisha after Puri. Baripada is the home of the Mayurbhanj Chhau dance, an ancient martial dance form. The 5th Battalion of OSAP (Odisha State Armed Police) is at Rangamatia. Mudhi Mansa (combination of puffed rice and meat) is a local delicacy which can pamper the taste buds during the stay at Baripada.
- ^ "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011; Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (pdf). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ^ "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011; Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (pdf). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ^ "Destinations :: Baripada".