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India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
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Feature |
Details |
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State Name |
Odisha (formerly Orissa) |
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Capital |
Bhubaneswar |
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Formation Day |
April 1, 1936 (as a separate province) |
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Statehood |
Became a state in the Republic of India on January 26, 1950 |
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Area |
155,707 sq km (8th largest in India) |
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Population (2011 Census) |
Approx. 4.2 crores (42 million) |
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Official Language |
Odia (Classical language status granted in 2014) |
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Other Languages |
Hindi, English, Santali, Kui, Ho |
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Literacy Rate (2011) |
73.45% |
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State Animal |
Sambar Deer |
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State Bird |
Indian Roller (Blue Jay) |
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State Tree |
Sacred Fig (Peepal) |
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State Flower |
Ashoka flower |
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Current Chief Minister |
Naveen Patnaik (As of 2024) |
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Governor |
Raghubar Das (As of 2024) |