Kabisuryanagar
| Kabisuryanagar | |
|---|---|
| NAC | |
| Nickname(s): K.S.N | |
  Kabisuryanagar Location in Odisha, India  Kabisuryanagar Kabisuryanagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 19°35′52″N 84°45′18″E / 19.5977°N 84.7549°ECoordinates: 19°35′52″N 84°45′18″E / 19.5977°N 84.7549°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Odisha |
| District | Ganjam |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,092 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Oriya |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 761104 |
| Telephone code | 06822 |
| Vehicle registration |
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| Website |
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Kabisuryanagar (also spelled Kavisuryanagar) is a town and a NAC in Ganjam district in the Indian state of Odisha.
Etymology
Kabisuryanagar is named after the writer Kabisurya Baladev Rath. Kabisuryanagar is also known by its former name of Boirani; it was an important town of the Athgarh zamindari.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Kabisuryanagar had a population of 16,092. Males constitute 41% of the population and females 59%. Kabisuryanagar has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 53%. In Kabisuryanagar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
Kabisurya Nagar is a main market for the green, fresh vegetables produced in nearby villages (Bolasara, Balyasara, Brahmanichhai, Mantapada, Arabindanagar, Gudiali, Jarada, Athagada, Pathara, Sundariapda, Golamundala, Sialia etc.).
Politics
The current MLA from Kavisuryanagar Assembly Constituency is V. sugyani kumari deo of BJD, who won the seat in State elections of 2009. Previous MLAs from this seat were Nityananda Pradhan of CPI who won this seat in 2000 and in 1990, Harihar Swain of INC in 1995, Radha Govinda Sahu who won representing INC in 1985 and as a candidate of INC(I) in 1980, and Tarini Patnaik of JNP in 1977.[2]
Kavisuryanagar is part of Aska (Lok Sabha constituency).[3]
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparison for 69-Kavisuryanagar Constituency of Odisha". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
- ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Odisha" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2005-11-08. Retrieved 2008-09-25.