बारीपदा
Odisha · east · 62m
छऊ नृत्य की जन्मभूमि — UNESCO अमूर्त विरासत, सिमलीपाल प्रवेशद्वार, आदिवासी मयूरभंज
Why Special
Origin of Mayurbhanj Chhau dance (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage — no masks, unlike Purulia/Seraikella styles). Gateway to Simlipal National Park. Mayurbhanj tribal culture. Haribaldev Jeu Temple (2nd Rath Yatra after Puri).
Festivals & Events
Chaitra Parva Chhau Festival
AprApril (Chaitra month)
Biggest annual Chhau dance festival. Hundreds of performers in Mayurbhanj style (no masks). Fire performances, martial arts choreography.
UNESCO intangible heritage — the biggest Chhau dance gathering of the year
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good coverage in town
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: PRM Medical College Hospital — 2km (2 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Balasore 90km (2h), Kolkata 280km (6h), Bhubaneswar 270km (6h)
Roads: Good state road
Public transport: Railway station with trains to Kolkata/Bhubaneswar
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Baripada town — multiple
Stay: ₹400–3,000/night
15+ options (budget-hotel, OTDC-hotel, lodge)
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