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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.
WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES
Major Sanctuaries :
- Bhitar Kanika
- Chandaka
- Chilika
- Simlipal
- Tikarpada
- Gahirmatha
- Nandan Kanan
Minor Sanctuaries :
- Ambapani
- Badarama
- Balukhand
- Baisipalli
- Belghar
- Debrigarh
- Hadagarh
- Karlapat
- Kotagarh
- Khalasuni
- Kuldiha
- Lakhari
- Padamtala
- Satkosia
- Sunabeda
- Ushakothi
SCENIC SPOTS :
- Darjeeng,
- Dairingbadi,
- Barunei,
- Dhamra,
- Chandbali,
- Tensa,
- Narayani,
- Saptasajya
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