Odisha

Some important facts on Odisha are as follows:

1. Orissa was the official name for state of Odisha until 2011 and is the 8th largest state of India.
2. Odisha also has the third largest population of Scheduled Tribes and Odia is the official language of Odisha. The region of Odisha is also referred to as Utkal and also mentioned in the national anthem “Jana Gana Mana”.
3. The neighbouring states of Odisha include West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

Geographical Condition: Bhubaneswar

• Bhubaneswar served as a gateway to the Golden Triangle of Tourist i.e., Puri, Chilika Lake and Konark.
• Strategic geographical location of Bhubaneswar has placed itself to serve as the gateway to south-east Asia

Demographics of Bhubaneswar

• It is a confluence of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain heritage boasting of some of the finest Kalingan temples.
• Bhubaneswar city has population of 8,43,402, according to the population census 2011.

Culture of Bhubaneswar

• The modern day Bhubaneshwar has been illustrated as the Ekamra Khetra (Temple City).
• Because of its rich architectural treasures for example ancient sandstone temples, ancient ponds and heritage water tanks, It is also known as city of temples.
• Several national and international festivals like the Mukteswar Dance Festival, Raja Rani Music Festival, Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsav and more hosted annually here.

Economy

The tertiary sector of the economy played an important role as the majority of the people in Bhubaneswar are employed in this sector only.

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.