Phulabani

India
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Also known as: Phulbani
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Phulbani

Phulabani, town, central Odisha (Orissa) state, eastern India. It is located about 22 miles (35 km) southwest of the Mahanadi River.

The town is relatively modern, although small in size. Its industries produce milled rice, glassware, and woven cloth. Phulabani is the site of a government science college affiliated with Berhampur University in Brahmapur. Roads connect the town with Brahmapur and Balangir. The Shiva temple of Lord Birupaksha is about 35 miles (60 km) from Phulabani. Pop. (2001) 33,890; (2011) 37,371.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.