Baripada is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India. Located along the east bank of the Budhabalanga river, Baripada is the cultural centre of north Odisha. In recent years, it has emerged as an educational hub with the opening of numerous professional colleges.
Image: Jagannath Temple baripada 1
Image: MPC College
Image: NOU library
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Mayurbhanj district is one of the 30 districts in the Odisha state of eastern India. It holds the distinction of being the largest district in Odisha by area. The district's headquarters is located in Baripada, with other major towns including Rairangpur, Karanjia, and Bahalda. As of 2011, Mayurbhanj ranks as the third-most populous district in Odisha, following Ganjam and Cuttack.
Image: Maa Kichakeswari temple, Khiching, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Image: Rasik Ray temple, Haripur Garh, Mayurbhanj
Image: Barehipani Waterfall in Simlipal Biosphere Reserve
Image: Devkund (Mayurbhanj)