Odisha

Odisha holds a significant position in the nation as a mineral-rich state due to its abundant natural resources, consisting of high-grade iron ore, bauxite, chromite, manganese, etc.

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Last updated: Nov, 2022

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Capital

Bhubaneswar

Geographical Area (sq km)

155,707

State Language

Oriya, Hindi and English

Literacy Rate

72.87 per cent

Key Industries:

Iron & Steel

Ferroalloy

Aluminium

Mining

Handloom

IT and ITeS

Tourism

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Orissa Government Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation Of Orissa Limited (IPICOL) Orissa State Financial Corporation (OSFC) Orissa Mining Corporation Ltd Orissa Team Orissa

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