Geographical Location

Sonepur is situated between 20⁰ 30' and 21⁰ 11' North latitude and 83⁰ 27' and 84⁰ 16' East longitude.

Sonepur is situated on the confluence of river "The Mahanadi" and "The Tel". Geographically it is located on the western part of ORISSA. The town is dotted with temples and is known as Temple City. It is famous for silk handloom and is known as second BENARAS.

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Subarnapur District

Area - 2344 Sq Km.

Population (1991 Census) - 4,76,815

Male - 2,40,985
Female - 2,35,830

Tribe - 45,286

Harijan - 1,05,404

Literacy - 42.62%

Male - 61.48%
Female - 23.38%

Below Poverty Line - 51%

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