Bhanjanagar

Bhanjanagar
Russellkonda
Town
61 ft (19 m) Beleshwara statue
Bhanjanagar
Location in Odisha, India
Bhanjanagar
Bhanjanagar (India)
Coordinates: 19°55′29″N 84°34′54″E / 19.92472°N 84.58167°E / 19.92472; 84.58167
Country India
State Odisha
DistrictGanjam
Named afterKabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  BodyBhanjanagar Municipal Council
  Member of ParliamentSukanta Kumar Panigrahi, BJP
  Member of Legislative AssemblyPradyumna Kumar Nayak, BJP
Area
  Total
635.80 km2 (245.48 sq mi)
Elevation
69 m (226 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
20,482
Languages
  OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
761126
Telephone code06821
Vehicle registrationOD-32
Websiteodisha.gov.in

Bhanjanagar is a town and Municipality in Ganjam district in the state of Odisha, India.