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INDIAN STATE : ORISSA
General Information
Orissa is located between the parallels of 17°49'N
and 22°34'N latitudes and meridians of 81°27'E
and 87°29'E longitudes. Orissa is located on India's
east coast. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the
east and by the states of West Bengal on the northeast,
Bihar on the north, and Andhra Pradesh on the south.
The state is rich in mineral resources such as coal,
iron-ore and bauxite and is poised to emerge as the
metals, mining, and a manufacturing hub of the country.
Bhubaneshwar is the capital of Orissa.Cuttack, Rourkela,
Berhampur, Baleshwar and Puri are the other important
cities of the state. Orissa is an investor's choice
owing to its vast natural resources, peace loving and
qualified people and well developed infrastructure.
Fact File
| Geographical Area |
1.56 (lakh sq. km) |
| Coast Line |
480 kms |
| Forest Area |
58136.23 sq. kms |
| Normal rainfall |
1451 mm |
| Capital |
Bhubaneshwar |
| Population (2001 Census) in
lakhs |
368.05 |
| Gross state Domestic product
(GSDP) at current prices in 2004-2005 (as of Feb
2006) |
US$ 12.4927 bn |
| Gross state Domestic product
(GSDP) at constant price (1993-94) in 2004-2005
(as of Feb 2006) |
US$ 6.39106 bn |
| Net State Domestic Product at
Current Prices (2004-05) |
US$ 10.8434 bn |
| Net State Domestic Product at
Constant Prices (1993-1994) for (2004-05) |
US$ 5.46089 bn |
| Per Capita Income at current
prices (2004-2005) |
US$ 282.511 |
| Percentage of State Population
to All India Population |
3.58 |
Literacy Rate (2001 Census)
Male
Female |
63.08%
75.35%
50.51% |
| Principal languages |
Oriya, English |
Advantage Orissa
- Orissa is a resource rich state. The state is endowed
with minerals such as iron ore, coal, chromite, manganese,
bauxite, etc.
- Adequate water resources
- Comfortable power situation
- Major sea port
- Wide road and rail Network
- Conducive agro-climatic conditions
- Skilled manpower
- Competitive labour costs
- Responsive state administration
- Rich biodiversity with flora and fauna, marine life
forms
- Rich forest wealth and medicinal herbs
Economic Infrastructure
Power
Present power scenario
Power Generating Capacity of the State
Hydro Power: 1918.875 MW
Thermal Power: 880.00 MW
CPPs Sources: 1663.148 MW
Total: 4462.023 MW
Administrative control of power sector in Orissa is
under
The Energy Department has three Public Sector Undertakings
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