About Berhampur
Berhampur (Sanskrit Name Brahmapur) is one of the important business hub of Southern Odisha. It is situated in the eastern coastline of Ganjam Dist. near Gopalpur . It is one of the largest city of Odisha after Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The ancient city Berhampur is known for Silk. Hence, it is nicknamed as ‘Silk City’. The population of Berhampur is about 8 lakhs , which makes it the third Corporation of Odisha.
Important Trading Place
Berhampur is connected to all other places of Odisha by Road and Rail. So, it is one of the important trading centre of Southern Odisha. People from nearby places visit here frequently for shopping. People generally come here to purchase Jewellery, Silk (Patto) Sarees, other wearing apparel, badi, Pampad, Pickles, Automobiles etc. As a business hub, it provides earnings to many.
Nearby Places to See
Presence of Lodging & Boarding facilities, availability of Delicious Food for all kind of people in addition to Theatres, Parks and nearby visiting places makes it one of the attractions for visitors. Besides shopping, people also come here to entertain themselves. Goddess Tara Tarini, Mahuri Kalua, Gopalpur Sea Beach, Bagdevi Temple, Dhabaleswrar Temple etc. are some of the important nearby visiting places of Berhampur.
Gopalpur Sea Beach: It is located near about 16 Km from Berhampur. It is always a favourite for Beach lovers. Now it is in the process to become an important Sea Port of southern Odisha. There are many Good Hotels with excellent facilities . Oberoi Group of Hotels has started its business from here only. The Light House situated here is always lovable to watch. The famous Beach Festival is organized here every year . The famous Shaiva Pitha Dhabaleswar Temple is also located here. 
Tara Tarini Temple: It is known as one of the important Shakti Pithas of Odisha located near about 55 Km away from Berhampur. It is one of the oldest pilgrimage places of mother Goddess. The temple is situated in the Hill Top. The importance of the place can also be found in Hindu Mythologies and in History. Mahuri Kalua Temple: It is located in Forestry Hill area about 30 Km away from Berhampur. Goddess Mahuri Kalua is worshipped here.
Potagarh: I t is an ancient fort built during 18th Century AD. It is situated on the river bank of Rushikulya and surrounded by a Moat. There exists a buried Tunnel inside the Fort. It is a very good picnic spot. It is one of the evidence of the glorious Ganjam City.Panchama: Panchama is a small village known for Siddha Binayak Temple, that was built during 15th Century AD by Gajapati King Purusottam Dev.
Bagdevi Temple: Kulad is famous for Temple of Goddess Bagdevi located near about 80 Km away from Berhampur.
How To Reach the Place Berhampur
Berhampur can be reached both by Train and Bus. Berhampur is connected both by Road and Rail to almost all places of Odisha as well as India.
Berhampur Railway Station is the nearest railway station situated in the heart of the city.
State Capital of Odisha Bhubaneswar is about 140 Km away from Berhampur. One can also reach Berhampur from Bhubaeswar by Road via NH-5.
