Brahmapur, formerly Berhampurcity, town, southeastern Orissa
state, eastern India, 9 miles (14 km) from the Bay of Bengal. It
lies on the Calcutta-Madras national highway between Kolkata
(Calcutta) and Chennai (Madras) and on the South-Eastern Railway
line; it . It is a trade centre for rice, sugarcane, and other
agricultural products of the region. Industries include rice
milling, distilling, and silk weaving. Khallikote College
(established 1878), the University of Berhampur (established
1967), a law school, a medical college, a teachers’ training
school, and a women’s college are located there. The city serves
as a tourist base for southern Orissa state. Pop. (19812001)
162307,550792.