Kabisuryanagar

Kabisuryanagar is a town and a NAC in Ganjam district in the Indian state of Odisha.EtymologyKabisuryanagar is named after the writer Kabisurya Baladev Rath. Kabisuryanagar is also known by its former name of Boirani; it was an important town of the Athgarh zamindari.HistoryThe Rajah of Athagarh, Balunkeswar Harichandan Jagadeb, belonging to the Baghel dynasty was the patron of Kabisurya Baladev Rath. Kishorchandranana Champu and many other works have been dedicated by Baladev Rath to the Raja of Athagarh. In Athagarh, which is near Kabisuryanagar there is the famous temple of Kanaka Durga Thakurani. As per legend Kabisurya Baladev Rath owes his literatary talents to the blessings of the goddess Kanakadurga. The Kanakadurga temple is managed by Madhusudan Harichandan Jagadeb, the last surviving zamindar of Athagarh and Tekkali. Also, Kabisuryanagar is famous due to Maa Mahamayee Temple and Banadevi Temple.DemographicsIndia census, Kabisuryanagar had a population of 16,092. Males constitute 41% of the population and females 59%. Kabisuryanagar has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 53%. In Kabisuryanagar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.EconomyKabisurya Nagar is a main market for the green, fresh vegetables produced in nearby villages (Bolasara, Balyasara, Brahmanichhai, Mantapada, Arabindanagar, Gudiali, Jarada, Athagada, Pathara, Sundariapda, Golamundala, Sialia etc.).