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3,932. Orissa (ଓଡ଼ିଶା is a state located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Indian Standard Time ( IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a Time offset of UTC+530. UTC+530 is the Timezone for Indian Standard Time Sri Lanka Time The geography of India is diverse with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts plains rainforests hills and plateaus The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. 5 km² (1,518 sq mi) • 14. 62 m (48 ft) |
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7,50,000 est. A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Cuttack is a district in the Indian state of Orissa. Its headquarters is the city of Cuttack. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume (2007) • 4,789 /km² (12,403 /sq mi) |
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Cuttack pronunciation (Oriya: କଟକ ),(Hindi: कटक ) (derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kataka', which signifies a military camp or a fort or a Government seat protected by an army) is one of the oldest cities in India and the Business/Commerial Capital of Orissa. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or Post code system used by India Post the Indian Postal For the past decade or so telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India KA-19-P-8488jpg|thumb|270px|Close up of a licence plate used in Mangalore, Karnataka. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. The Oriya script is used to write the Oriya language, and can be used for several other Indian languages for example Sanskrit. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Orissa (ଓଡ଼ିଶା is a state located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is situated in a tongue of land formed by the Mahanadi River and its main branch the Kathajodi River at their points of bifurcation in . The Mahanadi rises in the highlands ofChhattisgarh It flows through Orissa to reachthe Bay of Bengal Its actual pronunciation is 'Katak'.
Cuttack also known as the "Millennium City", is the cultural capital of Orissa. Orissa (ଓଡ଼ିଶା is a state located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It lies near Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark. Bhubaneswar ( Oriya: BUbEnSvr Hindi: भुवनेश्वर in Sanskrit and Oriya/oDiA "The Lord of the Universe" is the capital and WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Puri is a city in the east Indian state of Orissa. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Konark ( Sanskrit: कोनार्क) is a small town in Puri district of It is more than a thousand years old (formed in 989 A. D. ), and was the capital of Orissa for almost nine centuries, before Bhubaneswar was made the capital city in 1948. Cuttack along with Bhubaneswar are collectively known as the "twin cities" of Orissa. With its world famous unique filigree works in silver, ivory and brass works and textiles of woven silk and cotton, Cuttack is perhaps the grandest showroom of Orissa. Filigree (formerly written filigrann or filigrane; also known as telkari, the name given in Anatolia, meaning "wire work" Silver (ˈsɪlvɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol " Ag " (argentum from the Ancient Greek: ἀργήντος - argēntos gen Ivory is formed from Dentine and constitutes the bulk of the Teeth and Tusks of animals such as the Elephant, Hippopotamus, Brass is any Alloy of Copper and Zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp
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History
Early history of Cuttack is associated with the Keshari dynasty. As stated by the distinguished historian A. Stirling, present-day Cuttack was established as a military cantonment by king Nrupa Keshari of Keshari dynasty in 989 A. D. Stirling based his opinion on Madalapanji, a chronicle of lord Jagannath temple of Puri. Jagannath (also spelled Jagganath) is considered amongst Vaishnavas to be a very merciful form of Krishna. The reign of Markata Keshari was distinguished for the stone embank built to protect the new capital from flood in 1002 A. D.
Historical evidence suggests Cuttack becoming capital of a Kingdom founded by Anangabhimadeva of Ganga dynasty in 1211 A. D. After the end of Ganga rule, Orissa passed to the hands of the Gajapati Kings (1435-1541 A. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Gajapati (Odia ଗଜପତି is a district of Orissa, India. D. ) of Solar dynasty under whom Cuttack continued to be the capital of Orissa. After the death of Mukunda deva, the last Hindu king of Orissa, Cuttack first came under Muslim rules and later under Mughals. The Mughal Empire ( Persian and self-designation گورکانی; مغلیہ سلطنت) was an Islamic imperial power which ruled most
By 1750, Cuttack came under Maratha rules and it grew fast as a business center being the convenient point of contact between the Marathas of Nagpur and the English Merchants of Bengal. The Marāthās ( Marathi: mr मराठा also Mahrattas) form an Indo Aryan group of Hindu Warriors hailing mostly from the present-day It was occupied by the British in 1803 and later became the capital of Orissa division in 1816. From 1948 onwards, when the capital was shifted to Bhubaneswar, the city remained the administrative headquarters of Orissa. Bhubaneswar ( Oriya: BUbEnSvr Hindi: भुवनेश्वर in Sanskrit and Oriya/oDiA "The Lord of the Universe" is the capital and
Remnants of an old fort called Barabati still exist in the heart of Cuttack with the moat around the fort. Nearby is a modern stadium called the Barabati Stadium, host to many national and international matches. Recently the stadium is updated with flood lights and D/N matches are taking place. Recent growth of the city has resulted in expansion across the river Kathjori and a newer township towards the head of the delta formed between the distributary Kathjori river and the Mahanadi. Cuttack is referred to as a city with Babaan Bazaar, Teppan Galee i. e. a city having 52 markets and 53 streets.
The highest temple of Cuttack is Paramahansa Nath Temple which is situated near Biribati, 14 km away from town. The famous "Katak Chandi Mandir" and "Bhattarika Mandir" adds glory to this Millennium City.
Here is situated a Holy Historical Sikh Shrine "'The Gurdwara Daatan Sahib'". It is here that the first Sikh Guru, Shree Guru Nanak Dev halted on his way to Puri. It is believed that a tree planted by him after using it as a Tooth Cleaner still flourishes here, hence the name Daatan Sahib.
Geography
Cuttack is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 37 metres (121 feet). The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Cuttack is located at the apex of delta formed by the rivers Mahanadi in the north and Kathajodi in the south. The city experiences a hot and humid climate in Summer, characterized by temperature going up as high as above 40 °C and a dry and cold climate in Winter, with mercury dipping to as low as below 10 °C. The Celsius Temperature scale was previously known as the centigrade scale. The Celsius Temperature scale was previously known as the centigrade scale. Summer starts at the end of March, the effect of which is felt till the middle of June when monsoon sets in. Monsoon rains lash the city during September to middle of October and supply most of the city's annual average rainfall of 144. 39 cm. . .
Winter season, between November and beginning of January is characterized by wind chill from north and long nights when sun sets in around 5:30 p. In Computing, CHILL (an acronym for CCITT High Level Language) is a procedural Programming language designed for use in m. IST in December. Winter is not so harsh here.
Between middle of January to the middle of March, the climate is pleasant with temperatures ranging a minimum of 22. 2 °C and a maximum of 33. The Celsius Temperature scale was previously known as the centigrade scale. 4 °C, which is ideal to visit the city. The Celsius Temperature scale was previously known as the centigrade scale.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Cuttack had a population of 535,139. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Cuttack has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59. 5%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 69%. In Cuttack, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Facilities
Modern Cuttack houses Barabati Stadium, an important venue for international cricket matches. Trivia Kapil Dev bagged his 300th test wicket when he bowled Rumesh Ratnayake in January 1987 The Stadium hosted matches in both the World Cups It is world famous for its filigree works in silver and also works of ivory, for which it is also called "Silver City". Filigree (formerly written filigrann or filigrane; also known as telkari, the name given in Anatolia, meaning "wire work" Silver (ˈsɪlvɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol " Ag " (argentum from the Ancient Greek: ἀργήντος - argēntos gen Ivory is formed from Dentine and constitutes the bulk of the Teeth and Tusks of animals such as the Elephant, Hippopotamus, Cuttack has many educational institutions of national repute, like the Ravenshaw University(formerly Ravenshaw College), and national research laboratories like the Central Rice Research Institute, which is a premier institute of rice research in the whole of South Asia. Overall history Upgraded from Ravenshaw College one of the oldest and largest colleges of India, the Ravenshaw University came into existence on 15 The Central Rice Research Institute ( Dhan Gaveshna Kendra in Oriya) is situated near Vidyadharpur village on the Cuttack - Paradip Road The Shri Ramachandra Bhanj Medical College and hospital is the largest hospital in Orissa. Shri Ramachandra Bhanj Medical College is a government-run medical college in Cuttack in the Indian state of Orissa.
The remains of Barabati Fort stands near the Barabati stadium. Currently the Archeological survey of India is doing excavation work. The Gateway to the Fort is still intact.
IMFA(Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys), the country's largest producer of ferro alloys is situated at Choudwar, Cuttack.
Ravenshaw college which created several topclass officials and academicians is situated here. This college has a prestigious history. Nobel laureate Professor C. V Raman worked here for some time.
There are many Engineering colleges and a Government Medical college too. It has many historical sites like Barbati fort etc. Towards its north lies the Aviation research centre airbase, an arm of the intelligence agency RAW of the government of India which is located at Charbatia, Cuttack. Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) is also located in Bidyadharpur, Cuttack.
Malls
Orissa's largest Shopping Mall-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Arcade is also located at Old Jail Road, Cuttack.
Many other malls and leading retail chains like Salasar,Vishal Mega Mart,Bazaar Kolkata,Food Bazaar,Pantaloons Big Bazaar,Mall a Mall,The Mobile Store,Reliance Fresh,Subhiksha etc have made their way into this millennium city and cultural capital of the state.
Transport
It lies on the national highway no. 5, connecting Kolkata and Chennai. Well connected by rail, it is an important hub for most trains. The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, which is 28 km away. Biju Patnaik Airport, also known as Bhubaneswar Airport, is situated in the city of Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. It also has the largest bus terminus of the state.
It is noted for having been the birthplace of the prominent Indian statesman, independence leader and freedom-fighter Subhash Chandra Bose. Subhas Chandra Bose (সুভাষ চন্দ্র বসু (born January 23, 1897; presumed to have died August 18, 1945 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose studied in an Anglo school till standard 6 which is now known as Stewart School and then shifted to Ravenshaw Collegiate school of Cuttack.
A defence airport is also present at charbatia area of Cuttack district.
Festivals
Orissa has several festivals. Orissa (ଓଡ଼ିଶା is a state located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. All those festivals are celebrated in a grand way at Cuttack. But the Unique festivals of Cuttack are Dusshera and Baliyatra. Dusshera is the festival of goddess Durga. It is celebrated with much fanfare throughout the city. Cuttack is famous for its chandi medha, which are basically silver filigree works. Huge amount of gold and silver is used in the construction of these medhas. Baliyatra is the festival of remembering the ancient tradition of trade between Orissa and Java, Bali and Sumatra. Java (Jawa is an Island of Indonesia and the site of its Capital city Jakarta. Bali is an Indonesian Island located at, the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to Sumatra (also spelled Sumatera) is the sixth largest island in the world (approximately 470000 km² and is the largest island entirely in Indonesia (two It is held every year in the month of November. Among other celebrations the Kite flying festival is very much attractive. It is held in the month of January.
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References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Cuttack
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius
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