Adaspur
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Adaspur
ଅଡ଼ସପୁର (Odia) | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Adaspur Location in Odisha, India  Adaspur Adaspur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20°13′20″N 86°00′40″E / 20.222113°N 86.011169°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Cuttack |
| Block | Kantapada |
| Government | |
| • Type | Odisha Government |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Population (estimated 2023) | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Adaspur is a village in the Kantapada block of Cuttack district, Odisha, India. It is known for its historical significance, business activities, and cultural landmarks like the Baraha Nrusingha Temple and Tara Pokhari. The village is connected by State Highway 60 (SH-60) and is home to educational institutions such as Udayanath College of Science and Technology and Prachi Academy. Its population is approximately 8,000 as of 2023, according to local estimates.
Adaspur, historically known as "Ardharasapura" and "Attahasapur," lies along the Prachi River. It was part of the Prachi civilization, an ancient cultural region in eastern Odisha.[1] The Baraha Nrusingha Temple is a prominent historical site in the village. According to local tradition, the original temple was constructed in the 9th century AD by the Somavamshi dynasty, which ruled Odisha between the 9th and 12th centuries and is credited with building several temples in the region.[2] It is believed that the temple was later destroyed during an Islamic invasion, possibly linked to historical raids in eastern India, and was rebuilt by local residents between 1910 and 1920.[3] Further historical records are needed to substantiate these claims.
Geography
Adaspur is located at 20°13′20″N 86°00′40″E / 20.222113°N 86.011169°E, at an elevation of 20 meters above sea level, in the Kantapada block of Cuttack district. It is 29 km from Bhubaneswar, Odisha's capital, and 70 km from Puri. Nearby places include:
- Jayadeva Pitha – 2.7 km
- Nimapada – 24 km
- Jagatsinghpur – 27 km
- Astaranga – 44 km
- Konark – 46 km
Landmarks
- Baraha Nrusingha Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Nrusingha, recognized by Odisha Tourism.
Baraha Nrusingha Temple at Bedhasahi, Adaspur - Tara Pokhari: A local pond with cultural importance.
Institutions
Adaspur hosts:
- Udayanath College of Science and Technology: A college for science and technology education. In 2022, a female student was found dead in a hostel near the college.[4] In 2021, 27 students tested positive for COVID-19.[5]
- Prachi Academy: An educational institution in the village.