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Konārka

Odisha, India · Asia

About Konārka

Konārka sits on the route: 25 minutes from Nimāparha, 31km from Jagannath Temple, Puri.

Konārka is a town located in Odisha, India. With a population of 16,834, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Konārka sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Konārka to your route.

About Konārka

Konark is a medium-sized town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It lies on the coast by the Bay of Bengal, 65 kilometres from the state capital Bhubaneswar. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, built in black granite during the reign of Narasinghadeva-I. The

Read more temple is a World Heritage Site. The temple is now mostly in ruins, and a collection of its sculptures is housed in the Sun Temple Museum, which is run by the Archaeological Survey of India. Konark is also home to an annual dance festival called Konark Dance Festival, devoted to classical Indian dance forms, including the traditional classical dance of Odisha, Odissi. In February 2019, the Konark Dance Festival (now called Konark Music and Dance Festival) will be hosting its 33rd edition. The state government is also organising annual Konark Festival and International Sand Art Festival at Chandrabhaga Beach of Konark. On 16 February 1980, Konark lay directly on the path of a total solar eclipse.

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Where is Konārka located?

Konārka is located in Odisha, India, Asia. The coordinates are 19.8902 latitude, 86.0976 longitude.

What is the population of Konārka?

Konārka has a population of approximately 16,834 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
16,834
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Odisha
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
19.8902, 86.0976

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Konārka

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Jagannath Temple, Puri

One of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites, famous for the annual Rath Yatra festival where massive chariots are pulled through the streets.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Bhubaneswar Temple City

The Temple City of India with over 700 ancient temples including the ornate Lingaraj Temple and the intricately carved Rajarani Temple.

47 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Konārka.

Nimāparha

🇮🇳 India

21 km awayPop. 19,289

Ketakipatana

🇮🇳 India

29 km awayPop. 4,708

Puri

🇮🇳 India

30 km awayPop. 200,564

Bhapur

🇮🇳 India

33 km awayPop. 6,438

Majhihara

🇮🇳 India

33 km awayPop. 5,598

Bhakarsahi

🇮🇳 India

34 km awayPop. 7,110

Pipili

🇮🇳 India

37 km awayPop. 17,623

Jagatsinghapur

🇮🇳 India

41 km awayPop. 33,631

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