listen)), formerly Orissa (/ɒˈrɪsə, ɔː-, oʊ-/), is an Indian state located in Eastern India. It is the 8th largest state by area, and the 11th largest by population. The state has the third largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India.
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What is the population of Odisha 2021?
46.8 Million
Odisha population in 2021 is expected to be 46.8 Million (4.68 Crores), By the end of 2020, total population of Odisha is projected to be 46,356,334 as per Unique Identification Aadhar India, updated 31, Dec 2020. It is the 8th largest state by area with 155,707 sq km, and the 11th largest by population.
What is the population of Odisha in 2020?
Orissa 2021 Population
| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 45,428,045 | 4.54 Crore |
| 2018 | 45,989,232 | 4.60 Crore |
| 2019 | 46,545,990 | 4.65 Crore |
| 2020 | 47,098,218 | 4.71 Crore |
What is the old name of Odisha?
In its place arose the old tribal name Odra Desha, which was gradually transformed into Odisha (or Uddisha, or Udisa), which in English became Orissa; that spelling persisted until the original Odisha was reinstated in the early 21st century. The language of the region came to be known as Odia.
Why is odisha famous?
Odisha is famous for its heritage sites and enthralling views.Moreover, Puri Beach Festival and the Jagannath Rath Yatra attracts tons of tourists to Odisha yearly. This must-visit state in India is filled with museums, beaches, temples, and more.
Which is the biggest district in Odisha?
Mayurbhanj
Mayurbhanj is the largest district and Jagatsinghpur is the smallest district in odisha.
What is the percentage of Muslims in Odisha?
Muslim Population in Orissa – Odissa is 9.12 Lakhs (2.17 percent) of total 4.20 Crore.
Orissa Religion Census 2011.
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 93.63% |
| Muslim | 2.17% |
| Christian | 2.77% |
| Sikh | 0.05% |
How many Muslims are in Odisha?
911,670
The current population of Muslims in Odisha is 911,670 (2011 census), roughly 2.2% of the total population. The city of Bhadrak has the maximum number of Muslims as a percentage of the total population (about 35%). There is a large population in the cities of Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kendrapada and Jajpur.
Which is the richest district in Odisha?
Khordha
As per the survey, Khordha is the most developed and richest district in the state with 0.41 and ranks 104 among the 559 districts in the country while Cuttack is the second most developed district with a rank of 169. Besides, six Odisha districts have found place between 201 and 300 ranking list.
Which is the best district in Odisha?
High Literacy
| # | District | Literacy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khordha | 86.88 % |
| 2 | Jagatsinghapur | 86.59 % |
| 3 | Cuttack | 85.50 % |
| 4 | Kendrapara | 85.15 % |
Why Odisha is called Kalinga?
In the ancient Indian literature, the Kalinga region is associated with the Mahendragiri mountain located in the Ganjam district of Odisha, near its border with Andhra Pradesh.Utkala gradually lost its identity, and came to be considered as a part of Kalinga.
What is the national fruit of Odisha?
A fleshy fruit, eaten ripe or used green for pickles etc., of the tree Mangifera indica, the mango is one of the most important and widely cultivated fruits of the tropical world.
Who is the king of Odisha?
The king of Paralakhemundi Shri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo had the kingship of the majestic Gajapati rulers, who continued to be the supreme authority of Odisha for more than seven centuries. Also he was the first Prime Minister of Odisha.
What is the lifestyle of Odisha?
Odisha is also a state with one of the lowest crime rates. Finding joy in the simple pleasures of life, its people are down-to-earth with minimal needs. The state may be slow in terms of development and poor in terms of economy, but a bowl of pakhala (water-soaked rice) is all it takes to put a smile on an Odia’s face.
What is famous food in Odisha?
10 Famous Dishes of Odisha for the Foodie in You
- Pakhala Bhata. A lunch staple for almost every household in the state of Odisha, Pakhala Bhata offers a delectable respite from the summer heat.
- Gupchup.
- Chhena Poda.
- Pilaf.
- Santula.
- Rasabali.
- Pitha.
- Chaula Bara.
What is the special in Odisha?
From temples to tribal villages, Odisha has some truly unique and diverse treasures to discover. These include national parks and wildlife, unpolluted beaches, traditional music and dance, handicrafts, tribal culture, Buddhist relics, and food.
Which is the tallest building in Odisha?
the World Trade Center Bhubaneswar
Upon completion, the World Trade Center Bhubaneswar will be the tallest building in Odisha.
| World Trade Center Bhubaneswar | |
|---|---|
| Type | Commercial |
| Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Coordinates | 20.2887948°N 85.8399974°E |
| Completed | In Progress |
Which is the smallest block in Odisha?
Jagatsinghpur district
Jagatsinghpur district is surrounded by Bay of Bengal in the East, Cuttack district in the West, Kendrapada district in the North and Puri district in the South. Having a geographical area of 1759 sq km, the Jagatsinghpur district is the smallest district in Odisha in terms of territorial location.
Which is the longest river in Odisha?
The Mahanadi
The Mahanadi is the biggest river of Odisha and the sixth largest in India. Its exact origin is not known but the farthest headwater can be found on the Sihawa hills of the Bastar Plateau in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh.
Which is the smart city of Odisha?
city Bhubaneswar
Odisha’s capital city Bhubaneswar won two awards on Friday in the India Smart City Awards Contest, 2020. The awards, popularly known as IASC-2020, were declared by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in the national capital.
Which language is spoken in Odisha?
Odia language
Odia language, also spelled Oriya, Indo-Aryan language with some 50 million speakers. A language officially recognized, or “scheduled,” in the Indian constitution, it is also the main official language of the Indian state of Odisha (Oriya).
