Bhuban
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Bhuban is a town and a Notified Area Council (NAC), in the sub-division of Kamakshya nagar, Dhenkanal district
in the state of Orissa
, India
. It is the largest village of south Asia. It is well known for its Brass and Metal crafts('Kansa pittal basan'). The village has a blend of cultures as people of different cultures (Hindu, Muslims) are residing here. Most part of the population is from Hindu religion. Business, cultivation are the major activities of the people to earn their livings. Its basically a business hub for the people, who lives around 20 km radius surrounding it.
Bhuban is the birth place of Sahid Baji Rout, THE YOUNGEST MARTYR OF INDIA, who was shot in Rekhdeipur in 1938.
Nilakanthapur, just 7 km from here is situated in the panchayat kanpal (mahulpal). It has beautiful scenery with a fabulous climate. A holy and nice place of Dhenkanal district, it is mainly a peaceful area for its inhabitants and outsiders.
The Dussehra is celebrated in a grand way, which is very different, conventional and as per the tradition. Its always refreshing. People of Bhuban, who are residing outsides of it, always make it a point to be a part of the grand celebration every year.
It is basically celebrated for two days. Bullock are decorated using traditional gears and become a part of the procession, which is not done any where else in the world. In the second day of the celebration immersion of goddess Durga takes place. The procession started around 5/6 in the evening and goes till next day noon time. So, any body who know any "Bhubanian" must be knowing the special Dussehra celebrated over here. The "Aarisa Pitha" is very much talked about sweet dish is prepared at homes in this festival.
It is also known for "Bali jatra" takes place around Brudheswar temple in the river bank of brahmani with much splendor. The Brudheswar Temple is a famous place. In Kartik Purnima many parts of people gathering here for Bali Jatra.
Bhuban High School and Bhuban Girls High School are top among the high school category.
Baji Rout Memorial College & Bhuban Women's college provides education to the students of Bhuban and its surroundings.
CBS Computer is situated in the Bus stand of Bhuban. A well known Computer centre for all type job works.
Big showroom such as Bajaj Automobiles, Hero Honda & TVS are doing brisk business.
Its Cinema Theater really entertains the villagers in every occasion.
The Indian Oil and Bharat petroleum fuel its road transportation.
Many social organisations such as Rama mandir Puja committee, mahila sangrami morcha, Satya Sai Seva anusthana, Brudheswar puja committee, Durga Puja Committee, Rastriya swayan sevak sangh, Bajaranga dala, Biswa Hindu Parisad, has been organizing frequent activities every year.
It has many clubs handling by different age groups.
Basically Nuabazar, Ganesh Bazar and Kali bazar do fulfill basic needs and wants of its inhabitants and outsiders also.
It has a very good blend of Village and town life. So people who settled here generally never goes out.
, Bhuban had a population of 20,134. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bhuban has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 76% and female literacy of 60%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Updated by RSM on 12.10.2011
Dhenkanal District
Dhenkanal District is an administrative division of Orissa, India. It is bordered by Kendujhar in the north, Jajpur in the east, Cuttack in the south and Anugul in the west. Dhenkanal town, the district headquarters has a cluster of temples, archaeological remains and a mediaeval fort. A former...
in the state of Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is the largest village of south Asia. It is well known for its Brass and Metal crafts('Kansa pittal basan'). The village has a blend of cultures as people of different cultures (Hindu, Muslims) are residing here. Most part of the population is from Hindu religion. Business, cultivation are the major activities of the people to earn their livings. Its basically a business hub for the people, who lives around 20 km radius surrounding it.
Bhuban is the birth place of Sahid Baji Rout, THE YOUNGEST MARTYR OF INDIA, who was shot in Rekhdeipur in 1938.
Nilakanthapur, just 7 km from here is situated in the panchayat kanpal (mahulpal). It has beautiful scenery with a fabulous climate. A holy and nice place of Dhenkanal district, it is mainly a peaceful area for its inhabitants and outsiders.
Cultural Life
Almost all the festivals are being celebrated in a grand manner by the residents of Bhuban. The festival season started with Khudurukuni, then Ganesh puja, Dussehra, Laxmi Puja, Kali Puja, Bali Jatra and so on and on.The Dussehra is celebrated in a grand way, which is very different, conventional and as per the tradition. Its always refreshing. People of Bhuban, who are residing outsides of it, always make it a point to be a part of the grand celebration every year.
It is basically celebrated for two days. Bullock are decorated using traditional gears and become a part of the procession, which is not done any where else in the world. In the second day of the celebration immersion of goddess Durga takes place. The procession started around 5/6 in the evening and goes till next day noon time. So, any body who know any "Bhubanian" must be knowing the special Dussehra celebrated over here. The "Aarisa Pitha" is very much talked about sweet dish is prepared at homes in this festival.
It is also known for "Bali jatra" takes place around Brudheswar temple in the river bank of brahmani with much splendor. The Brudheswar Temple is a famous place. In Kartik Purnima many parts of people gathering here for Bali Jatra.
Geography
Bhuban is located at 20.88°N 85.83°E. It has an average elevation of 64 metres (209 feet). Bhuban is located at 20°53′N 85°50′E / 20.88°N 85.83°E / 20.88; 85.83.[1] It has an average elevation of 64 meters (209 feet).Educations
It has several schools and High schools for children education. Convent schools like Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre, Baji Rout School and Saraswati Shishu Mandir proving quality education to the childrens of this region. In Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre, hostel facilities are provided to the students who come from outside of the village.Bhuban High School and Bhuban Girls High School are top among the high school category.
Baji Rout Memorial College & Bhuban Women's college provides education to the students of Bhuban and its surroundings.
Foods
People here mostly eat food made from rice and wheat flour. In different festivals, peple make different kind of food here. There are several hotels where one can get traditional "Oriya Thali". Chinese and South Indian foods are also a craze among people.Other Information
Cricket is the passion of the town and Angulu team captain Harsh kapoor hit 65 Ball century in the Inaugural Bhuban Cup held in 2005.CBS Computer is situated in the Bus stand of Bhuban. A well known Computer centre for all type job works.
Big showroom such as Bajaj Automobiles, Hero Honda & TVS are doing brisk business.
Its Cinema Theater really entertains the villagers in every occasion.
The Indian Oil and Bharat petroleum fuel its road transportation.
Many social organisations such as Rama mandir Puja committee, mahila sangrami morcha, Satya Sai Seva anusthana, Brudheswar puja committee, Durga Puja Committee, Rastriya swayan sevak sangh, Bajaranga dala, Biswa Hindu Parisad, has been organizing frequent activities every year.
It has many clubs handling by different age groups.
Basically Nuabazar, Ganesh Bazar and Kali bazar do fulfill basic needs and wants of its inhabitants and outsiders also.
It has a very good blend of Village and town life. So people who settled here generally never goes out.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Bhuban had a population of 20,134. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bhuban has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 76% and female literacy of 60%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Updated by RSM on 12.10.2011