CuttackCuttack ( , officially Kataka [ˈkɔʈɔkɔ]), is the second largest city and the former capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of the Cuttack district. The name of the city is derived from the Odia and Sanskrit name Kataka, which literally means the fort, a reference to the ancient Barabati Fort around which the city initially developed. The Government of Odisha approved the restoration of the native spelling to reflect authentic Odia phonetics.
Ganjam districtGanjam district is a district in the Indianstate of Odisha. Ganjam's total area is 8,206 km² (3,168 mi²). The district headquarters is Chhatrapur. Ganjam is divided into three sub-divisions: Chhatrapur, Brahmapur, and Bhanjanagar. As of 2011, it is the most populous district of Odisha (out of 30) and is 2nd most largest district by area in Odisha. HistoryGanjam was a part of ancient Dakshina Kalinga.
MahanadiThe Mahanadi River is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 132,100 square kilometres (51,000 sq mi) and has a total length of 900 kilometres (560 mi). Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam which was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India's independence in 1947. The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, before finally ending in the Bay of Bengal.
Puri (city)Puri, also known as Jagannath Puri, (Odia: [ˈpuɾi] ) is a coastal city and a Municipal Corporation in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar. It is home to the 12th-century Jagannath Temple and is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
JagatsinghpurJagatsinghpur is a vibrant coastal city and a municipality in Jagatsinghpur district in the Indianstate of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of Jagatsinghpur district. It got the recognition as a new district on 1 April 1993 formerly it was a sub-division of Cuttack district. Paradip Port, Oil refinery and fertiliser factory are located in Jagatsinghpur district. Devi, Alaka, Biluakhai, Kusumi, Hansua, Kuanria and Lunijhara rivers belong to this district.
NayagarhTown in Odisha, IndiaNayagarhTownLord Jagannath Temple at NayagarhNayagarhLocation in Odisha, IndiaShow map of OdishaNayagarhNayagarh (India)Show map of IndiaCoordinates: 20°07′37″N 85°06′25″E / 20.127°N 85.107°E / 20.127; 85.107Country IndiaState OdishaDistrictNayagarhGovernment • Collector & District MagistrateMadhumita Rath, IASElevation178 m (584 ft)Population (2011) • Total9.63 lakhs (approx)Languages • OfficialOdia and"English (India)" (en-IN)Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN752 XXXTelephone code06753Vehicle registrationOD-25Nearest cityKhurdaLiteracy79.17%Lok Sabha constituency0Vidhan Sabha constituency4Websitewww.nayagarhmunicipality.in Maa Dakhinakali temple entrance, Nayagarh Nayagarh is both a Town and the Municipality Headquarters of the Nayagarh District in the Indian State of Odisha.
List of districts of OdishaOdisha, a state on the eastern coast of India, is divided into 30 administrative geographical units called districts. These 30 districts have been placed under three different revenue divisions to streamline their governance. The divisions are Central, North and South with their headquarters at Kataka (Central Division), Sambalpur (Northern Division), Brahmapur (Southern Division) respectively.
Barabati fortBarabati Fort is a 987 CE fort built by Marakata Keshari of Somavanshi (Keshari) dynasty in Cuttack, Odisha. The ruins of the fort remain with its moat, gate, and the earthen mound of the nine-storied palace.
AngulAngul (also known as Anugola) is a city, municipality and the headquarters of Angul district in the state of Odisha, India. Angul has an average elevation of 195 m (640 ft) above sea level and total area of 6232 km. It is the site of the Angul steel plant, . GeographyAngul is located at 21°13′N86°07′E / 21.21°N 86.11°E / 21.21; 86.11. It has an average elevation of 195 m (640 ft) above sea level. The total geographical area of the district is 6232 km.
IndiaCountry in South AsiaIndia, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
DhenkanalDhenkanal is a town and a municipality in Dhenkanal district in the state of Odisha, India.KhordhaKhordha is a city and a Municipality area in Khordha District in the Indian state of Odisha. Bhubaneswar, is the capital of Odisha located within the Khordha district and is only 25 km from Khordha town. Odisha State Highway 1 and National Highway 16 run via this town.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.