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The economy of Odisha is the 15th-largest state economy in India with ₹ 5.86 trillion (US$70 billion) in gross domestic product and a per capita GDP of ₹ 127,383 (US$1,500). [8] Odisha ranks 32nd among Indian states in Human Development Index. [29]
The geology of Odisha is complex and varied. The state is home to some of the oldest rock formations on the planet. The second oldest rocks on the planet were found in Champua, Kendujhar which are 4.2 billion years old. [11] [12] Odisha is part of two cratonic blocks called North Orissa Craton and the West Orissa Craton.
Odisha has 485 kilometres (301 mi) of coastline along the Bay of Bengal on its east, from Balasore to Malkangiri. [1] It is the 9th largest state by area , and the 11th largest by population . Odia (formerly known as Oriya ) is the official and most widely spoken language, spoken by 33.2 million according to the 2001 Census.
The list of states and union territories of the Republic of India by area is ordered from largest to smallest. India consists of 28 states and 8 union territories , including the National Capital Territory of Delhi with Rajasthan being largest in land area.
There are many peacock reserves found near Asika at Cheramaria, Nalabanta, Pakidi Hill, Karnoli and Khandadeuli area. Blackbucks too are frequently found in the western region of Asika. There are many mandirs situated at the top of small hills in the periphery making it an ideal spot for picnic.
They are mostly concentrated in the Kolhan region of Jharkhand and northern Odisha where they constitute around 10.7% and 7.3% of the total Scheduled Tribe population respectively, as of 2011 . [3] With a population of approximately 700,000 in the state in 2001, the Ho are the fourth most numerous Scheduled tribe in Jharkhand after the Santals ...
Shan state in northern Myanmar in particular is reported to have a growing number of methamphetamine labs. The UN report said the amount of methamphetamines seized across East and Southeast Asia ...
The Kalinga region encompass the whole of present-day Odisha: the north-eastern part of Odisha was included in the distinct Utkala region. [11] Utkala gradually lost its identity, and came to be considered as a part of Kalinga. [12] In the Adiparva of Mahabharata it is mentioned that Arjuna moved to Kalinga crossing Ganga.