Capital: Bhubaneswar
Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik
Governor: Professor Ganeshi Lal.
Odisha Day: 1st April
Odisha’s highest mountain range – Deomali hills
Folk dances of Odisha: Chhow Dance
Odisha High Court, Cuttack is the High Court of the state of Odisha
The Chief Justice Of Odisha – Justice Kalpesh Satyendra Jhaveri
Total Number of districts: 30
List of Important Rivers and Dams of Odisha
| S.No | Rivers | Important Dams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahanadi River | Hirakud Dam |
| 2 | Machkund River | Jalaput Dam |
| 3 | Jonk River | Patora Dam |
| 4 | Brahmani River | Rengali Dam |
| 5 | Sankha River | Mandira Dam |
The list of Important Lakes of Odisha
| S.No | Lakes | Located In /Near By | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chillika Lake | It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district | Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon |
| 2 | Anshupa Lake | Opposite Banki in Cuttack district | Odisha’s largest freshwater lake |
| 3 | Kanjia Lake | Northern outskirts of Bhubaneswar | Natural lake |
Important Thermal, Nuclear and Hydroelectricity Power Plants:
| S.No. | Name of Power Plant | Type | Location | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talcher Thermal Power Station | Thermal | Angul in Odisha | It is the second largest power plant in India, coal-fired power plants |
| 2 | IB Thermal Power Station | Thermal | Jharsuguda town in Jharsuguda district | Coal-fired power plants |
| 3 | Hirakud Power Plant | Thermal | Hirakud in Sambalpur district | Coal-fired power plants |
Important National Parks, Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary
| S.No | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Similipal | Simlipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district |
| 2 | Bhitarkanika | Bhitarkanika National Park is a national park located in the Kendrapara District. The park is home to Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), White Crocodile, Indian python, King Cobra, black ibis, darters and many other species of flora and fauna. |
| 3 | Satkosia Gorge | Satkosia Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve located in the Angul district. |
| 4 | Hadgarh | Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts. |
| 5 | Nandankanan Zoological Park | A midst the natural beauty of natural forest adjacent to Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, Nandankanan lies in the vicinity of Kanjia lake. |
Important Stadiums in Odisha
| Stadium | City |
|---|---|
| Kalinga Stadium (Hockey Stadium) | Bhubaneswar |
| Barabati Stadium (cricket stadium) | Cuttak |
| East Coast Railway Stadium (cricket stadium) | Bhubaneswar |
The list of important Festivals of Odisha
| S.No. | Festivals | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandan Yatra | Chandan Yatra also known as Gandhalepana yatra is the longest festival observed at Jagannath temple at Puri, India. |
| 2 | Durga Puja Odisha | Worship to the goddess of power is celebrated by the entire Hindu fraternity in general and Bengalis in particular in the form of Durga puja. |
| 3 | Puri Rath Yatra | Ratha Yatra is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Odisha |
| 4 | Dola Purnima | Dola Purnima or Holi is a popular festival of Orissa. |
| 5 | Deva Snana Purnima | Snana Purnima is the day the deities are bathed by 108 pitchers of water brought from the well near Sitala temple in the precincts of the Jagannatha temple. |
| 6 | Konark Dance Festival | Eminent classical dancers from all over the country get together to pay tribute to a master piece in stone- Sun temple at Konark |
The list of important Temples
| S.No. | Temples | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jagannath Temple | Puri |
| 2 | Konark Sun Temple | Konark |
| 3 | Brahmeshwar Temple | Brahmeshwar |
| 4 | Mukteswar Temple | Bhubaneswar |
| 5 | Parasurameswar Temple | Bhubaneswar |
Important Tribes of Odisha:·
