Major Points about Odisha
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SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc are the exams which will give preference to your knowledge of general awareness section. It is very important to know about different states in order to score well in these exams. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Odisha (Orissa) in one glance.
Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Odisha (Orissa).
| Odisha | |
| Capital | Bhubaneswar |
| Districts | 30 |
| Official Language | Odia |
| Formed on | 1 April 1936 |
| Known for/as | Country’s sole resources of ruby & platinum group of metals. |
| Physical Characteristics |
Four natural divisions:
– Northern plateau – Eastern Ghats – Central trace – Coastal plains. |
| Natural Vegetation |
– Tropical Semi-Evergreen Region
– Tropical Moist Deciduous Region – Tropical Dry Deciduous Region – Coastal Forests |
| Major Rivers | MahanadiFrom Chattisgarh To false point BrahmaniFrom Sankh & South Koel To Bay of Bengal |
| Major Regional Festivals | Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Ganesh Puja, Shiva Ratri, Janmastami, Kali Puja, Dolapurnim, Holi, Nua Khai, Sitala Sasthi, Car Festival (Ratha Yatra) |
| Major Art Forms |
PaintingsPatta Chitras,
Chitrapothi
Dance
Odissi, Chhau dance, Medha Nacha, Danda Nata, Changu Dance, Karma dance, Chaitighoda Horse dance, Baunsa rani, Bamboo dance & Dalkhai |
| Industry | Steel, Ferromanganese, Cement, Aluminum, Fertilizer production, Nonferrous smelting, Chemicals, ceramic products, glassworks and aeronautics equipment, Paper mills, cotton textiles, sericulture |
| Minerals | Chromite, graphite, Bauxite, manganese ore, Iron ore, sillimanite, Quartzite, pyroxenite & dolomite |
| Agriculture | Pulses (legumes), oilseeds, Vegetables,wheat, corn [maize], sorghum, and pearl millet, jute, sugarcane, coconuts, and spices |
| Geographical Indications | Kotpad Handloom fabrics, Orissa Ikat, Konark Stone Carving, Pattachitra, Pipili Applique Work, Khandua Saree & Fabrics, Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics, Ganjam Kewda Rooh, Ganjam Kewda flower, Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics, Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics, Bomkai Saree & Fabrics, Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics, Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha Saree & Joda |
| State Animal | Sambar |
| State Bird | Indian Roller |
| State Flower | Lotus |
| State Tree | Banyan |
| World Heritage Sites | Sun Temple, Konarak |
| Ramsar Sites | Bhitarkanika Mangroves, Chilka Lake |
| Biodiversity Hotspots | — |
| Bird Sanctuaries | Chilka Lake |
| National Parks | Bhitarkanika NP, Simlipal NP |
| Biosphere Reserve | Simlipal |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries | Badrama WLS Baisipalli WLS Balukhand Konark WLS Bhitarkanika WLS Chandaka Dampara WLS Chilika (Nalaban) WLS Debrigarh WLS Gahirmatha (Marine) WLS Hadgarh WLS Karlapat WLS Khalasuni WLS Kotagarh WLS Kuldiha WLS Lakhari Valley WLS Nandankanan WLS Satkosia Gorge WLS Simlipal WLS Sunabeda WLS Kapilash WLS |
| Tiger Reserve | Simlipal, Satkosia |
| Elephant Reserve | Mayurbhanj ER Mahanadi ER Sambalpur ER Baitami ER South Orissa ER |
| Marine Protected Area | Bhitarkanika Chilka (Nalaban) Gahirmatha Balukhand Konark |
We hope that you have gained sufficient information about the state of Odisha. If you know more about Odisha that you think the article hasn’t included, then comment below.
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