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Odisha

Odisha
Capital ·
Area · — km²
Population ·
Languages ·
30
Districts
476
Mandals
53,660
Villages
About the state

About Odisha

Odisha has 30 districts indexed on VoiceOfVillage. Editorial content for this state hasn't been published yet — browse districts and villages below.

State at a glance

About Odisha

Chief Minister
Mohan Charan Majhi
BJP · Since 2024
Governor
Hari Babu Kambhampati
Since 2021
Capital
Bhubaneswar
Formed
1936
90 years ago

State symbols

  • State bird
    Indian Roller
  • State animal
    Sambar Deer
  • State flower
    Ashoka
  • State tree
    Peepal
  • Classical dance
    Odissi

Top crops

RicePulsesOilseedsJuteSugarcane

Must-visit places in Odisha

temple

Sun Temple, Konark

13th-c. Kalingan chariot temple by Narasimhadeva I — UNESCO.

  • temple
    Jagannath Temple, Puri

    Char Dham + annual Rath Yatra chariot festival.

  • lake
    Chilika Lake

    Asia's largest brackish lagoon; flamingos, Irrawaddy dolphins.

  • temple
    Lingaraj Temple

    11th-c. Bhubaneswar deul; one of India's tallest temple towers.

  • historical
    Udayagiri & Khandagiri caves

    2nd-c. BCE Jain rock-cut hermit caves.

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People often ask about Odisha

How many districts and villages are in Odisha?

Odisha has 30 districts, 476 mandals, and 53,660 revenue villages.

What is the capital of Odisha?

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When was Odisha formed?

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How many parliamentary and assembly seats does Odisha have?

Odisha has 21 Lok Sabha seats and 147 assembly seats.

What languages are spoken in Odisha?

Languages used in Odisha: —.

What is the area of Odisha?

Odisha covers — km².

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