Kalupada Ghat
Kalupada Ghat କାଲୁପଡ଼ା ଘାଟ Kaluparaghat | |
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  Kalupada Ghat Location in Odisha, India | |
| Coordinates: 19°53′47″N 85°24′10″E / 19.8964°N 85.4029°ECoordinates: 19°53′47″N 85°24′10″E / 19.8964°N 85.4029°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Khordha |
| Tehsil | Tangi |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 752022 |
| Telephone code | 06752 |
| Station code | KAPG |
Kalupada Ghat (also spelled Kaluparaghat) is a town located in the Tangi block of Khordha district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is situated on the northern banks of Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia.[1]
The town is a significant transport and economic hub for the region, known for its Kalupara Ghat railway station and as a major fish landing centre for the Chilika fisheries sector.[2]
Geography
Kalupada Ghat is located at 19°53′47″N 85°24′10″E / 19.8964°N 85.4029°E
with an average elevation of 10 metres (33 ft). It falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Tangi Tehsil in Khordha district. The town lies along the northern shore of Chilika Lake, approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) southwest of the state capital, Bhubaneswar.
Economy
The local economy is primarily driven by fishing and agriculture. Due to its location on the banks of Chilika Lake, Kalupada Ghat serves as a primary fish landing centre. The Chilika Development Authority has established waiting-cum-auction halls in the town to facilitate the trade of fish and crustaceans, specifically prawns and crabs.[1] The town is also known for the production and trade of dry fish (locally known as Sukhua), which is transported to various parts of Odisha and neighbouring states.
Transport
Rail
The town is served by the Kalupara Ghat railway station (Station Code: KAPG), which is a major stop on the Howrah–Chennai main line of the East Coast Railway zone.[3] The station provides connectivity to major cities such as Kolkata, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, and Visakhapatnam. It serves as a key transit point for tourists visiting Chilika Lake and the nearby Mangalajodi bird sanctuary.
Road
Kalupada Ghat is connected to the National Highway 16 (NH-16) via local district roads, providing road access to Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Berhampur.
Tourism
Kalupada Ghat is one of the gateways to Chilika Lake. Tourists use the town as a starting point for boat rides to various islands within the lagoon. It is also close to **Mangalajodi**, a globally renowned wetland for birdwatching, which attracts thousands of migratory birds during the winter season.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Visit Chilika". Chilika Development Authority. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Kaluparaghat Pin Code and Details". Dwello. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Kalupara Ghat (KAPG) Railway Station". RailYatri. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ↑ "Chilika Destination Guide". Odisha Tourism. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
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