Odisha
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Basic Information
Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik
Governor: Ganeshi Lal
Capital: Bhubneshwar
Important Symbols
| Animal | Sambar |
| Bird | Indian Roller |
| Tree | Banyan |
| Flower | Lotus |
National Parks
| National Parks in Odisha |
|---|
| Simlipal National Park |
| Bhitarkanika National Park |
Wildlife Sanctuaries
| Wildlife Sanctuaries in Odisha |
|---|
| Badrama WLS |
| Baisipalli WLS |
| Balukhand Konark WLS |
| Bhitarkanika WLS |
| Chandaka Dampara WLS |
| Chilika WLS |
| Debrigarh WLS |
| Gahirmatha ( Marine ) WLS |
| Kapilash WLS |
| Kothagarh WLS |
| Kuldiha WLS |
| Satkosia Gorge WLS |
| Similipal WLS |
| Sunabeda WLS |
Tiger Reserves
| Tiger Reserve in Odisha |
|---|
| Similipal |
| Satkosia |
| Sunabeda |
Hydro Power Plants
| Name |
|---|
| Hirakund Hydro Electric Power Plant |
| Balimela Hydro Electric Power Plant |
Thermal Power Plants
| Name |
|---|
| Talcher Super Thermal Power Station |
| Hirakud Captive Power Plant |
Airports
| Airport | Location |
|---|---|
| BijuPatnaik Airport | Bhubaneswar |
Stadiums
| STADIUM | TYPE/ PURPOSE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Barabati Stadium | Cricket | Cuttack |
| Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium | Sports and Games | Bhubaneswar |
| DRIEMS ground | Cricket | Cuttack |
| East Coast Railway Stadium | Cricket | Bhubaneswar |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium | Gymnastics | Cuttack |
| Kalinga Stadium | Hockey | Bhubaneswar |
| KIIT Stadium | Cricket | Bhubaneswar |
| Veer SurendraSai Stadium | Cricket | Sambalpur |
| Bhausaheb Bandodkar Ground | Cricket | Bhubanewsar |
Sea Ports
| NAME |
|---|
| Paradip |
Important Lakes
| LAKE | LOCATION |
|---|---|
| Anshupa Lake | Cuttack |
| Chilka Lake | Puri |
| Kanjia Lake | Bhubaneswar |
Festivals
| FESTIVAL |
|---|
| Rathyatra |
| Nuakhai |
| Dhanuyatra |
| Konark festival |
| International sand art festival |
Important Cities
| CITY | NICKNAME |
|---|---|
| Rourkela | Steel city of Odisha |
| Cuttack | Silver City |
| Bhubaneswar | Temple City of India |
Dance Forms
| CLASSICAL DANCE | FOLK/ TRIBAL DANCE |
|---|---|
| Odissi | Ghumura dance |
| Ruk Mar Nacha | |
| Chhou | |
| Chaitighoda | |
| DandaNata | |
| Changu | |
| GotiPua |
Forts/Palaces
| NAME | LOCATION |
|---|---|
| Brundaban Palace (Gajapati Palace) | Paralakhemundi, Gajapati District |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
| NAME | YEAR OF NOMINATION |
|---|---|
| Sun Temple Konark | 1984 |
Temples
| TEMPLE | LOCATION |
|---|---|
| Konark Sun Temple | Konark |
| Jagannath Temple | Puri |
| Lingaraja Temple | Bhubaneswar |