Balunkeswar Temple
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Jatani tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha
Near Pitapalli (2.5 km from the village's map point, straight line). Pitapalli had 901 people in 175 households (Census 2011).
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- Location
- 20.18842° N, 85.63377° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (way/619932879), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Balunkeswar Temple
- Nearest railway station: Khurda Town — about 5.4 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: PURUNA BUS STANDE — about 1.3 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport — about 20 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Balunkeswar Temple
Where is Balunkeswar Temple?
Balunkeswar Temple is a temple in Jatani tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha.
Which village is Balunkeswar Temple in or near?
Pitapalli: about 2.5 km from the village's map point in a straight line. Pitapalli had 901 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to Balunkeswar Temple?
Khurda Town, about 5.4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Balunkeswar Temple?
Biju Patnaik International Airport, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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