Banapur

Banapur
Town
Banapur Location in Odisha, India Show map of Odisha Banapur Banapur (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 19°47′N 85°11′E / 19.78°N 85.18°E / 19.78; 85.18
Country	India
State	Odisha
District	Khordha
Elevation	1 m (3 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	16,437
Languages
• Official	Odia
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	752031
Vehicle registration	OD 33 & OD 02
Website	www.odisha.gov.in

Banapur is a town and a Notified Area Council in Khordha district in the state of Odisha, India. The town is named after the King Banasura of Lord Shri Krishna era (as the epic tells).

Banasura, a demon-king who is said to have ruled over this place. Major point of attraction here is the temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagabati (odisha Hindu goddess), the presiding deity of Banapur. It is one of the famous Shaktipithas of Odisha.

The place was under the control of a line of feudal lords, the ancestors of the Rajas (Kings) of Parikud, till 18th century. As per historical importance it was one of the centers of inception of Paika rebellion.