Thread by @TaraniTrotter, On #BbsrFoundationDay , let's have a thread on its localities n its [...]

On #BbsrFoundationDay , let& #39;s have a thread on its localities n its nomenclature ! When Bbsr was created as a planned city, the central part was divided into 9 Units & various Nagars/Vihars. Even Bbsr is said to be derived from Tribhubaneswar #bhubaneswar #BbsrNameGame

IRC Village named after Indian Road Congress (IRC) which was held in early 1980s at a barren land later came to be known as IRC Village which is not a village, rather a posh locality

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IRC Village named after Indian Road Congress (IRC) which was held in early 1980s at a barren land later came to be known as IRC Village which is not a village, rather a posh locality https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=

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Master Canteen has more than 1 theory. Named after one of the business family members of Hans who was a Tailor Master (expert). He was commended by Biju Babu when he stiched a Band-Gala Coat overnight for him. #BbsrFoundationDay #BbsrNameGame #Bhubaneswar

Master Canteen: Initially there was a snacks counter run by a teacher (fondly called Master), thus Master Canteen. Later on, it became Master General Store. Now there& #39;s a fast food counter by the name Master Canteen operating near LCJ #BbsrFoundationDay #BbsrNameGame #Bhubaneswar

Kausalyaganga is a combination of two names -Kausalya & Ganga, initiated by Chodagangadeba in the name of his Queen, when he converted a huge land into a btful lake, now where CIFA stands. The reduced lake is still there inside
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Bapuji Nagar - The Bbsr Foundation stone was laid here by Pt Nehru near Durga Temple which was later on shifted to State Assembly complex. There was a suggestion to erect a huge statue of Gandhiji (Bapuji), the work which was never initiated
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Chandrasekharpur is said to be the largest residential locality in Asia at that time & is named after Chandrasekhar Mahadeb Temple of that area
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Rupali Square at Saheed Nagar junction was named after the small restaurant named Rupali started by a Balasore family of three at the place where Pathik Hotel stands. During early period, it was the only foodies joint for the SN ppl
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Patia stands for Patiagarh, the ex-princely state which comprised of 20 villages around incl Kala Rahanga. Last time it was ceded to Kanika Raja in 1931. It& #39;s famous for its Jagannath Temple, built in 1265 by King Ramachandradeba
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Dhauli term has been evolved from Toshali/Toshala, the ex-capital of ancient Kalinga kingdom.
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Old Town is a generic term used for an ancient or original core portion of a town/city. Bbsr city area from say BJB Nagar to Kapileswar is old part of town with numerous heritage temples. Rest can be termed as New Town which grew up post 1948
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