TOPIC 11
v FAMOUS CITIES IN ODISHA ARRANGED
v Bhubaneswar (Temple City):
v The capital city of Odisha, known for historic temples, educational institutions, and economic growth.
v Puri (Sri Khetra):
v Famous for the Jagannath Temple, Rath Yatra, and its beautiful sea beach.
v Cuttack (Millennium City):
v Known for its silver filigree work, cultural heritage, and historical significance.
v Rourkela (Industry Capital):
v Home to the Rourkela Steel Plant, one of India's largest steel manufacturing facilities.
v Berhampur (Silk City):
v Renowned for its silk industry and commercial importance.
v Sambalpur:
v Known for Sambalpuri handloom textiles and Koshli folk art and dance.
v Balasore:
v Features the Chandipur Beach and is known for its missile testing range.
v Koraput (Tribal Belt):
v Celebrated for its tribal culture, natural beauty, and ecological significance.
v Bargarh:
v Known for the Dhanu Yatra, one of the world's largest open-air theater festivals.
v Gopalpur:
v Famous for its sea beach and as a nesting site for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles.
v Konark:
v Home to the Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Chandrabhaga Beach.
v Hirakud:
v Features the Hirakud Dam, one of the longest dams in the world.
v Paradeep (Seaport City)
v Known for its pristine beaches, marine life, and the Paradip Port.
v Angul (Industrial City):
v Houses major industries, including NALCO (National Aluminium Company).
v Keonjhar:
v Known for its green valleys, rolling hills, and waterfalls.
v Dhenkanal:
v Features man-made architecture, temples like Kapilash and Joranda, and educational institutions.
v Talcher:
v Home to NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) and a significant thermal power plant.
v Kendrapara:
v Famous for the Kali Puja festival and Bhitarkanika National Park.
v Sundargarh (Tribal Belt):
v Rich in mineral resources and known for its tribal communities.
v Bhadrak:
v Known for Goddess Bhadrakali and Sri Biranchi Narayan Temple.
v Kalahandi:
v Known for archaeological evidence of the Stone Age and the Niyamgiri hills.
v Pipili:
v Famous for its colorful applique handicrafts and fabrics.
v Rayagada (Tribal Belt):
v Features a hanging bridge and the Majhi Ghariani Temple.
v Jajpur (Sakti Pitha):
v Home to Maa Biraja Temple and significant historical and cultural heritage.
v Kandhamal:
v Known for Daringbadi, often called the "Kashmir of Odisha."
v Sunabeda (Industrial City):
v Home to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
v Chilika (Lake):
v Famous for its brackish water lagoon, migratory birds, dolphins, and islands.
v Bolangir:
v Rich in cultural heritage, featuring the Hrisankar Temple.
v Jharsuguda:
v An emerging industrial city with power plants and economic growth.
v Subarnapur:
v 2nd Varnasi of india , second mandirmalini town of odisha
v Koraput:
v Highest Mountain peak of odisha
v #NOTE:
This arrangement reflects the importance and significance of these cities in Odisha based on their cultural, historical, industrial, and natural attributes.
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