The 10 Most Populated Cities In Odisha

The east Indian state of Odisha, formerly Orissa, is the 11 largest Indian state by population and the 9th largest by area. Odisha occupies an area of 155,707 square km and hosts a population of 45,989,232 people. Here is a list of the most populated cities in Orissa. 

The Five Largest Cities In Orissa

1. Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is Odisha’s most populous city. It is also the state’s capital city and is located in the Khordha District. It occupies an area of 422 square kilometers and is home to a population of 881,988 individuals. The population density in the city is 2,131.37 persons per square km. It is a fast-growing city. Bhubaneswar
has made great advancements in the fields of education, tourism, information technology, and administration. In 2014, the World Bank ranked the city as India’s best place to conduct business. 

2. Cuttack

With a 2011 Census population of 658,986 people, Cuttack ranks as the second biggest city in Orissa. It occupies an area of 192.5 square km and has a population density of 3,100 persons per square km. It was also the former capital of the state. It is located in the Cuttack District of the state. Cuttack has a long history stretching over 1000 years. Hence, it is also called the Millennium City. The Odisha High Court is located here. Hence, it is called Orissa’s judicial capital. Cuttack is also the state’s commercial capital. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the great Indian freedom fighter, was born in this city.

3. Rourkela

The northern Odisha city of Rourkela is the state’s third largest city. It is a planned city with an area of 90 square km and a population of 552,970 individuals. The city is surrounded by hills and rivers. It is called the  Steel City of Odisha as one of the country’s biggest steel plants, the Rourkela Steel Plant, is located here. The National Institutes of Technology of Rourkela is a prestigious educational and research institute. 

4. Berhampur

Berhampur or Brahmapur is Odisha’s fourth most populated city. It is home to 355,823 individuals. It is located in the Ganjam District on Odisha’s eastern coastline. The city has an area of 100.5 square km and a population density of 6,500 persons per square km. The city has many educational institutions.

5. Sambalpur

With a population of 270,331 people, Sambalpur located on the bank of the Mahanadi River in the Sambalpur District is the fifth largest city in Odisha.