Capital of OdishaImportant facts about Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)
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Population |
8,43,402 (8.43 Lakhs) (Acc. to 2011 census) |
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Average Literacy |
91.87% |
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Decadal growth rate |
29.4% |
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Population density |
62 pph |
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Important Rivers (Odisha) |
Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, Baitarani, Brahmani, Rushikulya, and Vamsadhara etc. |
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Important places |
Lingaraja Temple, Udayagiri Caves, Nandankaanan zoological park, Mukteswara Temple, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri Caves, |
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Historical places (Odisha) |
Sun Temple, Konark, Sri Jagannath Puri Temple, Puri, Barabati Fort, Cuttack, Khandagiri Caves, Bhubaneswar, Chausath Yogini Temple, Bhubaneswar, Ananta Vasudev Temple, Bhubaneswar etc. |
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National parks, Wildlife Sanctuary (Odisha) |
Similipal National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park, Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary, Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Ushakothi (Badrama) Wildlife Sanctuary |
Capital of Odisha – Bhubaneswar
Capital of Odisha: An ancient city, Bhubaneswar in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa is the capital of Odisha. It is a city that is known for its rich tapestry of culture and history. It is also known as the “Temple City”. It is located near the ruins of Sisupalgarh, the earlier capital of the erstwhile Kalinga kingdom. Otto Konigsberger, a German architect, designed the modern architecture of Bhubaneswar in 1946.
Table of Content
- Important facts about Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)
- Why did Bhubaneshwar replace Cuttack?
- Important Facts about Bhubaneswar
- Odisha
- Odisha: Flora and Fauna