Jagatsinghapur is a town and a Municipality area in Jagatsinghpur district in the Indian state of Orissa. Jagatsingpur got the recognition of a district on 1 April 1994, which is situated at a distance of 60km from Cuttack. Jagtsingpur district has made Orissa's literature and culture bright. There exists Paradeep Port and fertilizer factory in this district. Alaka, Biluakhai, Kusumi, Hansua, Kuanria and Lunijhara rivers belong to this district. Jagatsinghapur is located at 2016N 8610E / 20.27N 86.17E / 20.27; 86.17. It has an average elevation of 15metres (49feet). Jagatsinghpur District came into being on 01.04.1993. Prior to that, it was a part of the old Cuttack District which was divided into four new districts. This coastal district is surrounded by districts of Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khorda, Puri and Bay of Bengal in different directions. Paradeep Port: It is the largest port of Orissa. Sarala Temple: It is a famous temple of Jagatsingpur district where Goddess...
