Location
Banpur is famous for the time honoured temple of Goddess Bhagabati and is a center of religious activities. It was once the capital of Sailodvaba dynasty, responsible for the construction of the early group of temples in Bhubaneswar. The temple of "Dakshya Prajapati" is a fine specimen of extraordinary artistic excellence of Orissan art. Banpur is 8 km from Balugaon, 42 km from Rambha and 104 km from Bhubaneswar.