It is one of the major hub for Education & Business (food and garment) and railway provide hassle-free connectivity to this place.

In addition, the world famous Gopalpur-on-Sea sea beach, Bhairabi & MahuriKalia temples, and Tampara lake are around 10km from the city.

The famous Chilika Lake at Rambha and Taptapani Hot Springs are around 45 km from the city.

During the period of 1893 to 1896, (1,287 km (800 mi) of East Coast State Railway) this historic Brahmapur station was built and opened to traffic in 1896.

[1] The 514 km (319 mi) long northern section of the South Eastern Railway was merged with BNR in 1902.