place. Chandapur: At the end of the Village Mahilo in a typical rural atmosphere, the temple complex of Lord Raghunath Jew and Lord Chandrasekhar stands around 30 years back. One can find a rare combination of Sri Ram known as Raghunath Jew and Lord Siva known as Chandrasekhar in a single compound. Jagatsinghpur: Alaka Ashram, better known as the Shabarmati of Odisha is located here. Temples, beaches and sculptures of historic importance are the major drivers behind tourist influx to Jagatsinghpur. The Somanath temple has a Shiva Shrine. The Shiva Linga was placed by Sri Muchukunda Swami and hence the image is popularly called as Muchukunda Somanath. Salajanga Ashram, which is nearly 7 km from Naugaon hat. Siali beach is about 20 km from Balikuda block is the most attracting beach of Jagatsinghpur district. It is a common picnic spot. Tulasi Gadi Ashram temple which is at Dhiasahi, approx 6 km from Jagatsinghpur towards Balikuda is another place of attraction for public or family parties. Jagannath temple in Ambasal (approximately 2 km from Balikuda Block) is considered as one of the oldest temples. Kunja Bihari Temple in Sadeipur which is about 9 km from Jagatsinghpur. Sidha Baranga Pitha is located at Punanga, just 2 km from Jagatsinghpur town. It is a temple of Lord Jagannath and Lord Hanuman. Astasanmbhu Siva Temple is located at Hajipur village. Dhyankud Jagannath Temple is located at Hajipur village. On the bank of Biluakhai River. Mahabeer pitha is located at Nuagan, Balitutha. Near jatadhar Muhan. Dhalatangada forest division is located near Chhapada railway station. There are deer, rabbits, and other animals here. Bandara is a place where Devi river meets Bay of Bengal & Bandarei temple near the river coast. Siddheswor temple Bachhalo which is nearly 4 km from Naugaon, Politics Vidhan sabha constituencies The following is the 4 Vidhan sabha constituencies of Jagatsinghpur district and the elected members of those places. Notable people The district, smallest in size among the 30 districts in Odisha, has been home to a number of notable people: Dr. Prana Krushna Parija - Eminent botanist Amitav Acharya-American Academist Hon’ble (Retd) Judge of the Supreme Court of India Arjit Pasayat. Sarala Das-Father of Odia literature & one of the Panchasakhas Gopal Chhotray-Renowned playwright & pioneer of modern Odia theatre, Dr. Pratibha Ray-Eminent writer & winner of Jnanpith Award Dr. Bibhuti Patnaik- Odia novelist Devdas Chhotray-1st vice-chancellor of Ravenshaw University Nabakrushna