“The people of Odisha have faced a lot of calamities and hardship in the past, but with patience, courage and strong will, they have succeeded in bringing back the glory of the land. Courage is one of the most important traits of the Odias. This banyan tree is the symbol of that courage.
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How many trees are there in Odisha?
The state is home of ca 3000 plant species including 120 orchid species and 63 varieties of mangrove trees which make the state second largest mangrove ecosystem in India. A vast variety of other plants are also found in the state, as in the following: Acorous calamus.
What trees do the forest of Odisha have?
It consists of certain tree species such as Shorea robusta, Pterocarpus marsupium, Lagerstroemia spp., Bombax ceiba, Eugenia jambolana, Mangifera indica, Ficus benghalensis and Ficus religiosa, among others, that together form a common tree-top canopy. These species are usually naturally dominant in this area.
Which plants are in Odisha?
List of Flora
| Sl. No. | Local Name | Botanical Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achhu | Morinda tinctoria |
| 2 | Ambada | Spondias mangifera |
| 3 | Bandhan | Ougeinia oojeinensis |
| 4 | Char | Buchanania lanjan |
What is the famous tree in India?
The Great Banyan is a banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) located in Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Shibpur, Howrah, near Kolkata, India.
| The Great Banyan | |
|---|---|
| The Great Banyan, c. 2011 | |
| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
| Species | Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) |
What is the national tree of Odisha?
| State/UT | Animal | Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Orissa | Elephant | Banyan |
| Punjab | Blackbuck | Sheesham |
| Rajasthan | Chinkara | Khejri |
| Sikkim | Red Panda | Rhododendron |
Which is the biggest forest in Odisha?
Which district of Odisha has maximum dense forest area? As per the Forest survey of India 2011 report Mayurbhanj district has maximum dense forest followed by Sundargarh and Kandhamal.
Which bird found most in Odisha?
Among the many birds here are the Golden Hooded Oriole, Racket-tailed Drongo, Indian pitta, Rufous treepie, Lesser adjutant, Red-headed vulture, Cenareous vulture, White-rumped vulture, Egyptian vulture and Nightjar.
How many power plants are there in Odisha?
Keeping in view the growing demand of electricity and abundant coal reserve in the State, Government of Odisha has entered into MoUs with 27 nos. of IPPs for establishing thermal power plants in the state with a total installed capacity of about 40,000 MW.
Which tree is the king of trees?
Oaks: The king of trees.
What is our national tree?
Indian fig tree, Ficus bengalensis, whose branches root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India.
Which trees give 24 hours oxygen?
Peepal Tree –
Peepal tree gives oxygen 24 hours.
Which is Meghalaya state tree?
Gmelina arboreaState Tree: Dieng-lophiang (Khasi). Botanical Name: Botanical Name: Gmelina arborea Roxb.
Which park is famous in Odisha?
| S. No. | Name of National Park | Total Area(km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhitarkanika National Park | 145 |
| 2 | Simlipal National Park | 845.7 |
Is Sal a deciduous tree?
The sal tree is known also as sakhua in northern India, including Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand.In wetter areas, sal is evergreen; in drier areas, it is dry-season deciduous, shedding most of the leaves from February to April, leafing out again in April and May.
How many rivers are there in Odisha?
About Odisha Rivers
Odisha is drained by 11 major rivers and their tributaries, which are clearly separated by high ridges.
How many birds are in Odisha?
Odisha is home to more than 400 species of birds, one of the best birding destinations.
Which lake in Odisha has a bird sanctuary?
Chilika Lake
Nalbana Bird Sanctuary or Nalbana Island is the core area of the Ramsar designated wetlands of Chilika Lake. It was declared a bird sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act in 1972. In the heart of the park, one can see thousands of birds descending during the migratory season.
Which is the state bird of Karnataka?
Indian roller
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.
How many steel plants are there in Odisha?
| SL# | Company/Project | Install Capacity in MTPA |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | ORISSA SPONGE IRON & STEEL LIMITED | 0.10 |
| 26 | PATNAIK STEELS AND ALLOYS LIMITED | 0.10 |
| 27 | RATHI STEEL & POWER LTD. | 0.30 |
| RUNGTA MINES LIMITED | Sundargarh & Dhenkanal | 315.00 |
