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Gopalpur - Beach City of Odhisa

We always look for the interesting places for our vacations. However, we try to reach those places that are famous and crowded because we are not aware of many secret destinations. Today  our target is one of sea shores of Odhisa such as Gopalpur. It is the city at the coastal area of Ganjam region, Odisha. The state is using the port of Gopalpur for their commercial purpose. Berhampur is just 15 km away from Gopalpur.      According to a report of the 2001 census Gopalpur had the population around 6660.  Do you love to reach historical places than there are spots in Gopalpur that will attract you most. Most ancient locations of the city are commercial port, though the condition of the port is not good at the moment but state government is trying to repair it. This metropolis were known as a fishing village, though it became the biggest trading center at the time of BEIC (British East India Company) arrival. BEIC started their business with Burma ...

Agatti

Agatti is the Island also recognized as Agathy located in Union Territory Lakshadweep. Agatti Island is spread in 5.6 kms area only, though it’s most amazing spot for voyagers. Kochi is closest big destination to attain Agatti, but that is also 459 kms away. Small but closest another island of Agatti is Bangaram located at seven kms distance in south direction. Talking about inhabited islands Kavaratti is closer one placed at only gap of 54 kms. Populace of Agatti is approximately 8000 as per Indian census. People from Muslim community are more in island. People believe traveler from Arab Mr. Ibn Batuta discovered this place and established Muslim community in area. People from other religions also converted to Muslim in Agatti. Local language of island is Malayalam, though they also speak English. Island is having own powerhouse of 100 kW using fuel to produce electricity. Island is having SWD (Sea Water Desalination) unit that convert seawater into drinking water for pu...