Bhawanipatna, Administrative center in Kalahandi district, India.
Located at 248 meters elevation, Bhawanipatna extends across twenty municipal wards with more than forty residential areas called padaas in Odisha state.
The city received its name from the combination of Bhabani-Sankar deity and 'Patana', meaning place in the Odia language, indicating its religious roots.
The population of 69,045 residents communicates in multiple languages including Odia dialects, Kui, Bhatri, Parji, and Bhunjia, reflecting regional diversity.
The District Headquarters Hospital, Maa Manikeswari Multispeciality Hospital, and numerous nursing homes provide medical services to the local population.
Doordarshan Kendra broadcasting station, established in 1987, operates as one of three such facilities in Odisha, delivering regional news content.
Location: Kalahandi district
Elevation above the sea: 248 m
Shares border with: Junagarh
GPS coordinates: 19.90000,83.16667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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