Odisha's Districts: Key Statistics and Highlights

Odisha's Districts: Key Statistics and Highlights

1. Khordha

   • Population: ~2.3 million
   • Literacy: 87.5%
   • Famous Food: Chhenapoda
   • Famous Place: Lingaraj Temple

2. Cuttack

   • Population: ~2.6 million
   • Literacy: 85.5%
   • Famous Food: Dahibara Aloodum
   • Famous Place: Barabati Fort

3. Puri

   • Population: ~1.7 million
   • Literacy: 84.7%
   • Famous Food: Mahaprasad
   • Famous Place: Jagannath Temple

4. Ganjam

   • Population: ~3.5 million
   • Literacy: 71.1%
   • Famous Food: Santula
   • Famous Place: Gopalpur Beach

5. Mayurbhanj

   • Population: ~2.5 million
   • Literacy: 73.8%
   • Famous Food: Mudhi Mansa
   • Famous Place: Simlipal National Park

6. Balasore

   • Population: ~2.3 million
   • Literacy: 80.7%
   • Famous Food: Rasabali
   • Famous Place: Chandipur Beach

7. Sundargarh

   • Population: ~2.1 million
   • Literacy: 74.1%
   • Famous Food: Dhuska
   • Famous Place: Rourkela Steel Plant

8. Sambalpur

   • Population: ~1.1 million
   • Literacy: 76.9%
   • Famous Food: Bara
   • Famous Place: Hirakud Dam

9. Koraput

   • Population: ~1.4 million
   • Literacy: 49.9%
   • Famous Food: Bamboo chicken
   • Famous Place: Deomali Hill

10. Kendrapara

    • Population: ~1.4 million
    • Literacy: 85.9%
    • Famous Food: Crab curry
    • Famous Place: Bhitarkanika National Park

11. Jagatsinghpur

    • Population: ~1.1 million
    • Literacy: 86.6%
    • Famous Food: Fish curry
    • Famous Place: Paradip Port

12. Jajpur

    • Population: ~1.8 million
    • Literacy: 80.4%
    • Famous Food: Meenda Saga
    • Famous Place: Ratnagiri Buddhist Ruins

13. Kalahandi

    • Population: ~1.6 million
    • Literacy: 59.2%
    • Famous Food: Chakuli Pitha
    • Famous Place: Phurli Jharan Waterfall

14. Keonjhar

    • Population: ~1.8 million
    • Literacy: 69.0%
    • Famous Food: Manda Pitha
    • Famous Place: Khandadhar Waterfall

15. Bargarh

    • Population: ~1.5 million
    • Literacy: 74.6%
    • Famous Food: Pakhala
    • Famous Place: Nrusinghanath Temple

16. Angul

    • Population: ~1.3 million
    • Literacy: 77.5%
    • Famous Food: Mudhi Mixture
    • Famous Place: Satkosia Tiger Reserve

17. Balangir

    • Population: ~1.6 million
    • Literacy: 64.7%
    • Famous Food: Enduri Pitha
    • Famous Place: Harishankar Temple

18. Bhadrak

    • Population: ~1.5 million
    • Literacy: 82.8%
    • Famous Food: Poda Pitha
    • Famous Place: Akhandalamani Temple

19. Boudh

    • Population: ~0.4 million
    • Literacy: 71.6%
    • Famous Food: Arisa Pitha
    • Famous Place: Rameswara Temple

20. Deogarh

    • Population: ~0.3 million
    • Literacy: 72.6%
    • Famous Food: Hendua Chutney
    • Famous Place: Pradhanpat Waterfall

21. Dhenkanal

    • Population: ~1.2 million
    • Literacy: 78.8%
    • Famous Food: Kanika (sweet rice)
    • Famous Place: Joranda Monastery

22. Gajapati

    • Population: ~0.6 million
    • Literacy: 54.3%
    • Famous Food: Tribal cuisines
    • Famous Place: Mahendragiri Hills

23. Jharsuguda

    • Population: ~0.6 million
    • Literacy: 78.9%
    • Famous Food: Dehuri Pitha
    • Famous Place: Koili Ghughar Waterfall

24. Kandhamal

    • Population: ~0.7 million
    • Literacy: 64.1%
    • Famous Food: Turmeric and honey
    • Famous Place: Daringbadi (Odisha's Kashmir)

25. Malkangiri

    • Population: ~0.6 million
    • Literacy: 48.5%
    • Famous Food: Mandia Jau (millet porridge)
    • Famous Place: Chitrakonda Reservoir

26. Nabarangpur

    • Population: ~1.2 million
    • Literacy: 48.2%
    • Famous Food: Maindul (bamboo sprouts)
    • Famous Place: Podagada Fort

27. Nayagarh

    • Population: ~0.9 million
    • Literacy: 80.4%
    • Famous Food: Gaja (sweet)
    • Famous Place: Daspalla Wildlife Sanctuary

28. Nuapada

    • Population: ~0.6 million
    • Literacy: 57.4%
    • Famous Food: Khajuri Guda (date palm jaggery)
    • Famous Place: Patora Dam

29. Rayagada

    • Population: ~1.0 million
    • Literacy: 49.8%
    • Famous Food: Tribal dish Jhunka
    • Famous Place: Minajhola Waterfall

30. Subarnapur (Sonepur)

    • Population: ~0.6 million
    • Literacy: 74.4%
    • Famous Food: Chhena Kheeri
    • Famous Place: Subarnarekha River