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Orissa |
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| Capital |
Bhubaneshwar |
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| Main Language |
Oriya |
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| Roads |
Surfaced: 19,279 Kms,
Unsurfaced: 1,54,357 Kms |
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| Railways |
2,178 Kms |
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| Airports |
Bhubaneshwar, Raurkela |
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| Climate |
Summer: 49 C to 27 C
Winter: 16 C to 5 C Monsoon: July to October |
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Orissa is blessed with around 500 km
long coastline and has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Chilika, Asia's largest brackish water lake, not only provides a haven
for millions of birds, but is also one of the few places in India where
one can view dolphins. The lush green forest cover Of Orissa plays host
to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including the famed Royal Bengal
Tiger. Amidst the picturesque hills and valleys nestle a number of
breathtaking waterfalls and rivulets that attract visitors from all
over.
BEACHES :
Major Beaches :
- Gopalpur
- Puri
- Chandipur
- Chandrabhaga
Minor Beaches :
- Aryapalli
- Astaranga
- Balaramgadi
- Balighai
- Baliharachandi
- Beleswar
- Paradeep
- Pati-Sonapur
- Ramchandi
- Talasari
LAKES/RESERVOIRS
Major Lakes/Reservoirs :
Minor Lakes/Reservoirs :
- Ansupa
- Hirakud
- Indravati
- Kolab
- Machhakund
- Rengali
- Sorada Ghai
WATERFALLS :
Major Waterfalls :
- Barehipani & Joranda
- Badaghagra
- Sanaghagra
- Khandadhar
Minor Waterfalls :
- Duduma
- Harishankar
- Handibhanga
- Hatipathar
- Khanduala
- Miriglotah
- Mruga Mahadev
- Nrusimhanath
- Phurli Jharan
- Pradhanpat
- Putudi
HOT SPRINGS
- Atri
- Deulajhari
- Taptapani
- Tarabalo
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