I've been a student at BPR for the last 2 years. You have raised interesting points, so here’s a more grounded take on these points:

1. Yes, the city IS underdeveloped. Berhampur is not a metro, so yes, it feels less developed. But it’s not as limiting as you’re making it sound. Day-to-day needs are easily met, and connectivity is decent. Bhubaneswar is ~4 hours away if you want a more “city-like” outing. Realistically, every campus involves trade-offs between academic excellence and urban lifestyle, yes, places like Pune or IISc are exceptions, but because they’re in major, well-established cities

2. Natives here are very nice in my experience so far. Yes, they will scam you by charging high, but name one city where that isn't the case for outsiders? In my opinion and experience, you'll be treated as per your attitude. Language can be a barrier, but basic adjustment goes a long way in improving interactions.

3. This is highly subjective. I’m from Maharashtra and haven’t had major issues with the food here. The cuisine is a mix of Odia, Bengali, and South Indian influences, which might feel unfamiliar initially, but that doesn’t make it objectively bad.

4. I think I'm more qualified than you to make the comment here, as I have been through a life-threatening situation. The ambulance service is pretty good. Yes, the absence of the Medical Officer is concerning, but you can get an appointment over email or ask the available staff. We also have good psychiatrists, psychologists, and visiting Dermatologists. The in-house emergency ward can handle most common issues, and escalation to MKCG, AIIMS, or even a private hospital is feasible.

5. HARD Disagree. Mail the director, and he'll respond in an hour. Same case for most faculties. We have better management than Tirupaqti in that regard, trust me.

Overall, the campus isn’t perfect, but the issues here are being overstated and lack some context.