Cities in Odisha: District, Area and Population

Odisha in eastern India is a popular state for tourism, its rich heritage, and its gorgeous coastal areas. This state is quite affluent and popular for sea-based trades. The top cities in Odisha are the major hubs for education, opportunities, and commercial settlements.

In this article, you will get brief information about these cities.

List of Cities in Odisha

Odisha has a total population of 41,974,218. The state is divided into 30 districts, 314 blocks, and 317 tensils as its administrative units.

Here is a list of cities in Odisha to help you find the best place to settle:

Name of the City	District	Area	Population (Subject to Change)
Cuttack	Cuttack	3932 km²	26,24,470
Balasore	Balasore	3634 km²	23,17,419
Puri	Puri	3479 km²	16,98,730
Balangir	Balangir	6575 km²	16,48,997
Bhadrak	Bhadrak	2505 km²	15,06,337
Bargarh	Bargarh	5837 km²	14,81,255
Jeypore	Koraput	8807 km²	13,79,647
Sambalpur	Sambalpur	6702 km²	10,41,099
Bhubaneswar	Kohrdha	135 km2	8, 38,837
Jharsuguda	Jharsuguda	2114 km²	5,79,505
Rourkela	Sundargarh	200 km²	5,52,239
Brahmapur	Ganjam	79.80 km²	3,85,356
Baripada	Mayurbhanj	11.27 km²	1,16,879
Brajarajnagar	Jharsuguda	114.37 km²	80,403
Rayagada	Rayagada	16.41 km²	70,921

Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. This is a generalised list of cities with no categorisation. Refer to government sites for more accurate details.`

Interesting Facts About the Cities in Odisha

Here are a few quick facts that you should know about the cities of Odisha:

The Bhuban village in Dhenkanal is the largest in Asia.
This state has the largest open-air theatre in the world, named Dhanu Yatra.
Sambalpur has the world’s only leaning temple, the Temple of Huma
Sambalpur also has Hirakud Dam, which is the world's fourth largest.
Odisha produces 25% Hematite ore in the country.

FAQs About Cities in Odisha

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Are there any smart cities in Odisha?

Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Rourkela, Cuttack, and Berhampur are the top advanced cities in Odisha that have been selected for the smart city category.

What is the main transport system in Odisha?

Railways, waterways, and airways are the top transport system in Odisha. For local public transport, autorickshaws are popular.

What is Bhubaneswar famous for?

Bhubaneswar is famous because of its religious, cultural, and economic developments. The city has almost 700 temples, and that is why it is the temple city of India.