east India
Odisha
Odisha is an important part of east India, known for its people, institutions, economy, culture, and regional identity. This profile is designed for simple civic understanding and UPSC-style revision.
Capital
Bhubaneswar
Population
4.6 Cr
Area
1,55,707 km²
Literacy
72.9%
Districts
30
GSDP
₹8.50 lakh Cr
Quick facts
- Capital
- Bhubaneswar
- Largest city
- Bhubaneswar
- Region
- east
- Population
- 4.6 Cr
- Languages
- Odia
Economy snapshot
- GSDP
- ₹8.50 lakh Cr
- Growth
- 7%
- Per capita income
- ₹1,83,585
- Industries
- Minerals, Steel, Ports