Subarnapur District :: Introduction

Sonepur is a newly created district,which is known as the second Varanasi of India. It is also known as the Heaven on the earth due to its natural beauty and abundance of natural resources. this district is known as the city of temples. This district has got glorified by giving birth to famous poets Bhimbhoi and Chandramani Das. This district was known as the most prosperous region as per the 1881 census. The river Mahanadi passes through this district. Sonepur is also known for its spinning mills.

................Papakhyaghat(Binika), Charada, Khaliapali, Sonepur, Chandalipat and Puja Dunguri etc are some of the visiting places of this district.

Important Places

Binica's Papakshya Ghat : This ghat is the most famous tourist spot of Subarnapur. It is said that King Ananga BhimDev got cured from Leprosy after taking bath here.

Charda : It is situated at a distance of 4 km Binika. It is famous for Kapileswar temple.

Nabagrahakunda : It is famous for the stone images of Nabgraha carved on a big stone.

General Information About Subarnapur District