Formerly known as Binitapura, Binika was a rich town in eastern India in medieval times. It was the headquarters during the reign of Somavamsi Kesharies of south Kosala during the early 10th century. Papakshaya Ghat on the river
Mahanadi is the main attraction of this town. It houses the temple of Gopal, a manifestation of
Lord Krishna. Thousands of devotees throng here to take ablutions.
The town is dotted with the ruins of Tarapurgada, a medieval fort, a deep moat connected with the Mahanadi and other relics of historic importance.
Binika is around 32 km from
Sonepur. The nearest railhead is at
Balangir on South Eastern Railways, 48 km from the town.
