DETAILS OF ODISHA.

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    Odisha is an Indian state it's located in Eastern India. It is the 8th largest state by area, and 11th largest state by population . The Neighbour state of Odisha is west Bengal and Jharkhand to the North, Chhattisgarh to west, Andhra Pradesh to south. Odisha has a costal line of 485 Kilometers along the bay of Bengal. The region is also known as Utkal and is mentioned in India's national anthem, " JANA GANA MANA" . The language of Odisha is Odia It was the classical language in India.

                The ancient Kingdom of Kalinga Which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 261 BCE resulting in Kalinga war, coincided with the boarders of modern day Odisha. The modern boundaries of Odisha were demarcated by the British Indian Government When Orissa Province was established on 1 April 1936 consisting of the Odisha Speaking district of Bihar and Orissa province. The first of April is Celebrated as Utkala Diwasa. Cuttack was made the capital of the Region by Ananta Varma Chadaganga in c 1135, after which the city was used the capital by many rulers, through the British era until 1948 there after, Bhubaneswar Became the capital of Odisha.

               

                 The Economy of Odisha is 16th largest Economy in India with 5.33 lakh crore in gross domestic product and a per capital GDP of Rs - 116,614 Odisha Ranks 32nd among Indian State in human development index .

JAGANNATH TEMPLE

HISTORY OF ODISHA

Founded on  :-  1 April 1936

Capital Formation :- 30 September 1946

Largest city :- Bhubaneswar

Ruled by :- Mauryan Empire, Harsha's empire, Mughal empire.

Major Historical Event :- Sun Temple , Konark Archaeological Site Museum , Konark Ancient Remains On Udayagiri and Khandagiri Hill, Rajarani Temple , Ratnagiri Monastery Archaeological Museum, Ratnagiri the Gajapati Kingdom Kalinga War .

GEOGRAPHY OF ODISHA

Total Area :- 155,707 Km²d

Population :- 45,989,232

Area Rank of the State :- 8th

Population Rank of the state :- 11th

Population density :- 300/ Km²  (760/sq mi)

Forest Area :- 58,136 Km² 

Climate :- Summer (March - June) Rainy season (July- September) winter (October February )       

River :- Mahanadi , Baithrani, Brahmani, Subharnarekha, Budhabalanga, rushikulya, Vamsadhara, sankh, Godavari, Kathajori, Sabri.

NATIONAL PARK IN ODISHA

 

• Bhitarkanika National Park  

   Located :- Kendrapara District.

   Area :- 145 km²

   Establishment :- 1988  

 

• Simlipal National Park    

  Located :- Mayurbhanj, Baripada

  Area :-  2,750 km²      

  Establishment :- 1980  

NAME OD DAMS                              

• Hirakud dam on Mahanadi River
• Jalaput dam On Sileru River
• Mandira Dam on Sankh River
• Patora Dam on Jonk River
• Rengali Dam on Brahmani River
• Indravati Dam on Indravati River
• Kala Dam on Kala River   

NAME OF LAKES OF ODISHA 

• Chillika lake :- It's extends from Bhusandpur in P0uri district in North to Rambha- Malud in Ganjam . Asia's largest brackish water lagoon

• Anshupa Lake :- Opposite Banki in Cuttack district . Odisha's Largest freshwater lake

• Kanjia lake :- It's Northern outskirts of Bhubaneswar .

NAME OF POWER PLANT

• Talcher Thermal power station ( It is the second largest power plant in India, coal fired power plants)

• IB Thermal power station (Jharsuguda)

• Hirakud power plant (Sambalpur)

POLITY OF ODISHA

• Capital :- Bhubaneswar
• Administrative HQ :- Bhubaneswar
• Chief Minister :- Naveen Patnaik
• Governor :- Prof. Ganeshi Lal
• State bird :- Indian roller
• State Flower :- Ashoka flower
• State Tree :- Sacred fig
• NO. of District :- 30
• Loksabha Seats :- 21
• Legislative assembly :-147
• Major Airport :-  Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar. Jharsuguda Airport, Rourkela Airport, Jeypore Airport, Savitri Jindal Airport , Hirakud Airstrip.
• Official language :- Odiya (Oriya)

STADIUM

• Kalinga stadium( Hockey) 
• Barabati stadium (Cricket)
• East cost railway stadium (Cricket)

CULTURE OF ODISHA

• Flock Dance :- Chau Dance, Ghumura Dance, Baagh Naach, Dalkhai Karma Naach

FESTIVALS

• Chandana Yatra :- It is also is Known as Gandhalepana yatra
• Durga puja Odisha :- Worship to the goddess. Odisha and Bengalis mainly celebrate Durga puja.
• Puri Rath Yatra :- It is a Hindu festival Associated with Lord Jagannath.
• Dola Purnima :-  Celebrated during Dola Purnima.
• Deva Snana Purnima :-  Deities are bathed by 108 pitchers of water brought from the well near Sitala temple

TEMPLES

• Jagannath Temple :- Puri                         
  
  
  
• Konark Sun Temple:- Konark
• Brahmeshwar temple :- Bhubaneswar
• Mukteswar Temple :- Bhubaneswar
• Parasurameswar Temple:- Bhubaneswar
• Lingaraj Temple :- Bhubaneswar

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