Odagaon
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  Odagaon Location in Odisha, India  Odagaon Odagaon (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20°00′58″N 84°59′16″E / 20.016097°N 84.987659°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Nayagarh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Notified area council |
| • Body | INDIAN PARLIAMENTARY GROUP |
| Area | |
| • Total | 544 km2 (210 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 5,401 [1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 752081 |
| Telephone code | 06753 |
| Vehicle registration | OD 25 |
| Nearest city | Nayagarh |
| Literacy | 70% |
| Website | odisha |
Odagaon is a town and Notified area council in the Nayagarh district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is the location of the Lord Raghunath Temple. The Shriram Navami festival of Odagaon is one of the renowned festival in Odisha. It is the third largest block in the district consisting of 32 Panchayats and more than 200 villages. One of the main attractions of the place is the Raghunath Temple. The place is referred to as the "Second Shrikshetra" due to the presence of this temple. New Jagannath Sadak connects Odagaon with holy city Puri.
Places of interest
Raghunath Jeu Temple
Odagaon is known for the Temple of Lord Raghunath Jeu, which is second to Sri Kshetra. The annual festival Ramanavami Yatra is held at the temple and lasts for nine days. Festival attractions include Yatra (live stage show) and Ravan Podi.
Dutikeswar Temple
There is a Siva Temple about 35 km from Nayargh town on the Nayagarh-Bahadajhola, via Odagaon road.
Budhabudhiani Dam
The Budhabudhiani Dam, 20 km from Nayargh district, provides nearby villages with clean water and is also used for fish farming .
Sagar Park
A park has been built near the Sagar pond for recreation purpose.
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