# Bonaigarh

Bonaigarh, also locally known as Bonai, is a subdivision of Sundergarh district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is 162 km east of the district headquarters in Sundargarh. It is a sub-divisional headquarter. The town is surrounded by the River Brahmani and the Khandadhar and Singardei Hills. Notable places of interest include a temple to the Hinduism deity Shiva (Baneswar Temple) and a royal palace.
The Bonaigarh subdivision is further divided into four tehsils or blocks. These include Bonaigarh, Koida, Lahunipara, and Gurundia.

## Demographics

The primary language spoken is Odia. Dialects spoken in the region include Sundargadi.

## History and geography

During the British Raj, Bonaigarh was the capital of Bonai State. It was one of the minor princely states of the Chota Nagpur States belonging to the Eastern States Agency.
Bonaigarh is located at 21°45′N 84°58′E﻿ / ﻿21.75°N 84.97°E﻿ / 21.75; 84.97.

## Most searched

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## Transport

Bonaigarh is situated besides Bhubaneswar-Rourkela National Highway which goes via Talcher, Pallahara and Barkote. From Barkote it is only 55 km. Though there is no train link to Bonaigarh, frequent buses ply between Rourkela and Barkote. Once or twice a day, buses ply from Kuchinda, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Cuttack, and Bhubaneswar.
There is no railway station in Bonaigarh. However, Rourkela Railway Station is the major railway station at a distance of 65 kms.
Buses are well connected to Bonaigarh from various places. For example, Rourkela is connected by Sainath bus, Raahi Travels, Dildar Travels, Rakesh Travels, Tarini Travels and Sarala Travels. Deogarh, Barkote, Angul, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Sundergarh are connected by Sainath bus and Rakesh Coach (Rakesh Travels). Three private night buses namely "Krishna Jee", "A-ONE" and “Babamani” run to capital city Bhubaneswar via Dhenkanal and Cuttack.

## Festivals

Bonaigarh is famous for an annual festival known as "Chaitra Mela", which starts during mid-April and continues up to mid-May every year. A goddess known as "Maa Basuli" is worshiped by the local folks for the relevant period along with many small temporary vending markets, circuses, rides, and Operas are found in the "Mela." Rath Yatra, Dussehra, Kantha Puja, Ramnavmi, Janmastami, Raja, Holi are the major festivals celebrated every year. During this time, Dussehra a goddess known as "Kanta Devi," is especially worshiped on the 9th day of the festival. Bonaigarh also has Muslim population who celebrate festivals such as Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha & Muharram together with the people from other religion. A amall Christian population is also found who normally visit Bonaigarh Catholic Church and celebrate festivals like Christmas and Good Friday. Apart from various religious practices, customs and traditions. Secularism is prevailed widely which keeps the people united in Bonai region.

## Education

The town is steadily growing in the field of education. It has produced many accomplished professionals, including doctors, engineers, and lawyers, who hold reputed positions in various organizations across India and abroad. The town is home to several schools and a college affiliated with Sambalpur University. However, for higher education in fields such as Medicine, Engineering, Law, Commerce, and Business Administration, residents often have to move to other cities.

## Agriculture and economy

There are many crops like rice, corn etc., harvested during the year. Seasonal vegetables are also available throughout the year in a cheaper rate. One villages named Talita famous for producing cauliflowers and cabbages during the winter. There are two weekly markets held on every Monday and Thursday where many local things including fruits, vegetables, groceries, utensils, pottery and plastics are traded between sellers and consumers.
It is also a good business center for the people here. There are 5 nationalized banks present here.
* STATE BANK OF INDIA, Bonai Branch (IFSC code - SBIN0001343)
* PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK, Bonai Branch (IFSC code - PUNB0498600)
* PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK, Banki Branch (IFSC code - PUNB0244500)
* STATE BANK OF INDIA, Gurundia Branch (IFSC code - SBIN0005900)
* AXIS BANK, Near Church Chowk, Deogaon
* CANARA BANK, Main road, Near post office square
* ICICI BANK LTD., Main road, Near church square
* Sundargarh District Central Cooperative Bank Bonaigarh Branch (IFSC code - YESB0SNGB02)
* HDFC BANK LTD, Bonai branch(IFSC Code - HDFC0005678)

## Medical facilities

There is one government hospital named "Bonaigarh Sub-Divisional Hospital," situated in the jail road. People from all the nearby villages and blocks depend on this hospital. However, some private clinics and dispensaries also exist to treat the people.

## Schools and colleges

| S.No | Name | Type | Location | Distance in KM from Bus Stand | Medium | BOARD |
| 1 | Amalapara UP School | UP | Nearby Doordarshan Office | 0.5 | Oriya | Odisha |
| 2 | Town UP School | UP | Nearby BSNL Office | 0.2 | Oriya | Odisha |
| 3 4 | Gopinathpur UP School Kendrikala UP School | UP UP | Nearby Rath Chowk Kendrikala | 1 2 | Oriya Oriya | Odisha Odisha |
| 4 | Jakeikala UP School Jakeikala ME School | UP ME | Jakeikala Jakeikala | 6 6 | Oriya Oriya | Odisha Odisha |
| 5 | Gopinathpur M.E. School | ME | Nearby Bus Stand | 0.2 | Oriya | Odisha |
| 6 | R.D.D High School | High School | Nearby R.D.D. Multipurpose Ground(Football Field) | 1 | Oriya | HSC, Odisha |
| 7 | Govt. Girls High School | High School | In front of BSNL Office | 0.2 | Oriya | HSC, Odisha |
| 8 | Kiran Kishore High School | High School | Jakeikala | 6 | Oriya | HSC, Odisha |
| 9 | Gogua High School | High School | Badgogua | 10 | Oriya | HSC, Odisha |
| 10 | Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Research Centre | High School | Nearby Bonaigarh Children Park | 0.5 | Odia | HSC, Odisha |
| 11 | St. Joseph's Convent School | High School | Nearby Church Chowk, Bonaigarh | 0.5 km | English | ICSE |
| 12 | Bonaigarh College, Bonaigarh | College( +2,+3 & vocational) | | 0.8 | English, Oriya | CHSE, Odisha |
| 13 | Deogaon Primary SChool | Primary School | Bonaigarh | 5 | Oriya | Odisha |