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- Bhubaneswar
- CM: Mohan Charan Majhi
- BJP
- 30 districts
Latest state brief
From 15 November 2026
State Overview
Districts across Odisha are monitoring weather forecasts and administrative alerts regarding an anticipated cyclone over the Bay of Bengal. Meanwhile, authorities and leadership have rolled out major infrastructure and housing projects while responding to various local incidents, security operations, and wildlife developments.
Key Issues Across Odisha
- Reported
Multiple districts issued weather alerts and prepared for heavy rainfall following forecasts regarding a developing cyclone over the Bay of Bengal.
- Official statement
The government approved the Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project and distributed housing benefits alongside announcements of additional central PMAY-G houses.
- Reported
Several road traffic collisions and fires resulted in fatalities and property damage across multiple districts.
Positive Developments
Ten schools across the state were selected for national cleanliness awards, and housing benefits were distributed to beneficiaries under the PMAY-G scheme.
Citizen Action
Monitor official meteorological advisories from the India Meteorological Department and local district administration announcements regarding weather updates and safety preparations.
Districts of Odisha30
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Angul 12.7L 79%
Balangir 16.5L 65%
Balasore 23.2L 80%
Bargarh 14.8L 74%
Bhadrak 15.1L 83%
Boudh 4.4L 69%
Cuttack 26.2L 85%
Deogarh 3.1L 74%
Dhenkanal 11.9L 78%
Gajapati 5.8L 56%
Ganjam 35.2L 72%
Jagatsinghpur 11.4L 87%
Jajpur 18.3L 82%
Jharsuguda 5.8L 80%
Kalahandi 15.7L 60%
Kandhamal 7.3L 65%
Kendrapara 14.4L 86%
Kendujhar 18.0L 69%
Khordha 22.5L 91%
Koraput 13.8L 50%- Malkangiri 6.1L 49%
Mayurbhanj 25.1L 64%
Nabarangapur 12.2L 48%
Nayagarh 9.6L 77%
Nuapada 6.1L 58%
Puri 15.0L 85%
Rayagada 9.6L 50%
Sambalpur 10.4L 77%
Subarnapur 6.5L 71%
Sundargarh 20.9L 75%
District data
Population
Largest first
| District | Chart | people |
|---|---|---|
| Ganjam | 3.52 M | |
| Cuttack | 2.62 M | |
| Mayurbhanj | 2.51 M | |
| Balasore | 2.32 M | |
| Khordha | 2.25 M | |
| Sundargarh | 2.09 M | |
| Jajpur | 1.83 M | |
| Kendujhar | 1.80 M | |
| Balangir | 1.65 M | |
| Kalahandi | 1.57 M | |
| Bhadrak | 1.51 M | |
| Puri | 1.50 M |
Literacy rate
Percentage of people who can read and write
| District | Chart | percent |
|---|---|---|
| Khordha | 91% | |
| Jagatsinghpur | 87% | |
| Kendrapara | 86% | |
| Cuttack | 85% | |
| Puri | 85% | |
| Bhadrak | 83% | |
| Jajpur | 82% | |
| Balasore | 80% | |
| Jharsuguda | 80% | |
| Angul | 79% | |
| Dhenkanal | 78% | |
| Nayagarh | 77% |
Sex ratio
Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity
| District | Chart | females per 1,000 males |
|---|---|---|
| Kandhamal | 1033 | |
| Rayagada | 1026 | |
| Malkangiri | 1024 | |
| Koraput | 1020 | |
| Nabarangapur | 1020 | |
| Gajapati | 1016 | |
| Kendrapara | 1005 | |
| Mayurbhanj | 1005 | |
| Nuapada | 1000 | |
| Deogarh | 998 | |
| Ganjam | 997 | |
| Kalahandi | 997 |