37 Major Facts About the State of Odisha or Orissa: Odisha is a popular Indian state for pilgrimage sites, temples, and spectacular views. It got its name from the Prakrit word ‘odda visaya’. The famous dance form of Odisha is Odissi. Here are the list of 37 major facts about the state of Odisha or Orissa.
Odisha share its border with Jharkhand and West Bengal to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south. Odisha Day is celebrated on April 1.
37 Major Facts About the State of Odisha or Orissa
1. Odisha is an Indian state located on the eastern coast of India. It was formerly known as Orissa.
2. Odisha is the 18th largest Indian state by area.
3. Odisha is the 11th largest Indian state by population.
4. Odisha covers total area of approximately 155,707 square kilometers.
5. Odisha has the third-largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India.
6. Bhubaneshwar is the capital city of the state of Odisha.
7. Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha.
8. Odisha was formed as a state on April 1, 1936.
9. Every year, Utkala Dibasa or Odisha Day is celebrated on 1st April.
10. Odisha has a 450 kilometers long coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
11. The Chilka lake is in Odisha. It is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia. It is also the second largest coastal lagoon in the world.
12. The Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) is situated on the banks of Mahanadi in Cuttack, Odisha.
13. Deomali is the highest point in the state of Odisha. It is a mountain peak in the Chandragiri-Pottangi subrange of the eastern ghats. It is located in Koraput district of Odisha.
14. There are 30 districts in Odisha that consists a judiciary, a legislative, and an executive.
15. The ancient Odisha rose under Kharavela as a Kingdom. It was spread from the Ganges to the Godavari.
16. Harekrushna Mahatab was the first chief minister of the state of Odisha.
17. The Shimlipal National Park is a protected wildlife area and Bengal tiger reserve. It is spread over 2,750 square kilometers of the northern part of Mayurbhanj district.
18. The Bhitarkanika National Park is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha. It covers 650 square kilometers.
19. The Gahirmatha Beach is the world’s largest nesting site for olive ridley sea turtles. It is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha.
20. Rourkela Steel Plant is located in Rourkela district of Odisha. It was the first integrated steel plant in the public sector in India. It was built with the collaboration of Germany.
37 Important Facts About the State of Odisha
21. Sarala Das was the translator of the epic Mahabharata into Odia. He was a 15th century poet and the scholar of Odia literature.
22. Chaitanya Das was a Buddhistic-Vaishnava and writer of the Nirguna Mahatmya.
23. Jayadeva or Jaideva was the author of the Gita Govinda.
24. Daringbadi is a hill station in Kandhamal district of Odisha. It is also known as ‘Kashmir of Odisha’.
25. Odissi is the famous dance form of Odisha. It is the oldest dance form of India.
26. Bhuban is the largest village in Asia. It is located in Odisha.
27. Do you know? The famous sweet dish rasgulla was introduced in the state of Odisha.
28. Bhubaneshwar is known as the temple city of India because it is home to over 600 temples.
29. Rath Yatra, Durga Puja, and Kumar Purnima are some major festivals celebrated in Odisha.
30. Puri Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple, and Chilika Lake are some popular tourist destinations in Odisha.
31. The Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River is one of the longest dams in the world. It is located near Sambalpur district of Odisha.
32. Chhau dance is a unique form of folk art in Odisha. It is a traditional martial dance.
33. The city of Cuttack is an important commercial hub in Odisha. It is also known as the silver city.
34. The Sambar deer is the state animal of Odisha. Its scientific name is Cervus.
35. The Blue Jay is the state bird of Odisha. It is commonly known as Indian Roller.
36. Ashoka Flower is the state flower of Odisha. It is also known as Saraca Asoca.
37. The sacred fig (Ashwathha/Peepal Tree) is the state tree of Odisha. It is also the state tree of Haryana.
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