Things to do in Balasore
Balasore is one of the prominent towns in Orissa that enjoys considerable tourist interest. Located in the northern part of the state, this 'City of Sand' is famous for its beaches, temples, forests and mines. Since it is a coastal district, the two enjoys perennial water supply thanks to the rivers and the closeness to the sea. Two major rivers of Orissa, known as Subarnarekha and Budhabalanga traverse through the district from west to east before immersing into the Bay of Bengal. This implies that the irrigation system in the city is sound and farming is one of the majorly practiced occupations in the district.
Balasore is indeed the pride of Orissa because it has a high literacy rate of an enviable 86 percent which is higher than the national average of 59 percent. Balasore is the most literate town of Orissa. As mentioned, it is known for cultivation and farming. Rice is the staple diet of most people which makes paddy cultivation quite important here. The district's four streams of revenue come in the form of agriculture, fishing, tourism and industries.
The city has been employed for launching rockets and unlike the more famous Sriharikota that is linked to launching rockets, Balasore's rocket launching is in a place called Chandipur. It is situated on the Bay of Bengal. The Integrated Test Range in Chandipur is known for carrying out tests of various missiles like Agni, Trishul, Prithvi etc.
Major markets and shopping destinations in Balasore include FM Square, Vivekanand Marg, ITI Chakh, Nua Shahi, Kachehri Road, Motiganj and Nua Baazar. There are some really good hotels and accommodations that you can check into once you are in this place. Some of the well-known hotesl include Bhojan, Sawarnachuda, Kalinga, Panchjania, Panthaniwas, Draupadi, Toronto, Ramya, Suraj, Dk Lodge and Hotel Hari Plaza.
Most people in Balasore usually prefer spicy and succulent food. The Indian Curry known locally as Chandini is the pride of Balasore. People who visit this city should sample the dish in any of the good restaurants in this city. Chena Puru, Chena Muri and Kashmiri Naan are other delicacies that are also enjoyed by one and all.
Since Balasore has a high literacy rate, it is only natural for the place to have a lot of schools and colleges. Balasore College Of Engineering And Technology, Fakir Mohan University, Kuntala Kumari Sabat Mahavidyalaya, U. N. college, Ramarani Institute of Technology, SatyaSai Engineering College and Balasore School Of Engineering are some of the prominent colleges. The noteworthy schools in Balasore include Balasore Zilla High School, Town high School, Police High School, Public High School, Kendriya Vidyalaya High School, Modern Public School, Maharshi Vidya Mandir, Sambunath High School and S.N. High School.