Jajpur
Jajpur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
From top, left to right: View of Ratnagiri, Odisha, Meditating Shiva statue, Baitarani River, Jagateswar Temple, Jajpur, Biraja Temple | |
Jajpur Location in Odisha, India Jajpur Jajpur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20°51′N 86°20′E / 20.85°N 86.33°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| district | Jajpur |
| Established | 10th century |
| Founded by | Jajati Keshari |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Collector and District Magistrate of Jajpur | Singh Rathore |
| • Superintendent of Police | Shri Rahul P R |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,887.69 km2 (1,114.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 37,458 |
| • Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 755... |
| Vehicle registration | OD-04 &OD-34 |
| Website | www |
Jajpur (also known as Jajapur) (ⓘ) is a town and a municipality in Jajpur district in the Indian state of Odisha. It was the capital of the Kesari dynasty, later supplanted by Cuttack. It is the headquarter of Jajpur district.