Cuttack District of Odisha at a Glance

Lok Sabha Constituencies in Cuttack district, Odisha (MP Constituencies) Cuttack
Jagatsinghpur
Kendrapara
MLA Assembly Constituencies in Cuttack district, Odisha Athagarh
Banki
Barabati-Cuttack
Baramba
Choudwar-Cuttack
Cuttack Sadar
Mahanga
Niali
Salipur

Area and Population of Cuttack District

 

Geographical and Population details of the District
Geographical Area : 3,932.00 sq.km Area under Forest : 790.17 sq.km 20.10 %
Population ( 2011 Census ) Total : 2,624,470 in %
Male : 1,352,760 51.54
Female : 1,271,710 48.46
Rural : 1,888,423 71.95
Urban : 736,047 28.05
Scheduled Caste : 498,633 19.00
Scheduled Caste Male : 254,456 51.03
Scheduled Caste Female : 244,177 48.97
Scheduled Tribe : 93,745 3.57
Scheduled Tribe Male : 47,437 50.60
Scheduled Tribe Female : 46,308 49.40
Population Density : 667 (Per sq.km)
Literacy Total Literate : 2,011,469 76.64
Literate Male : 1,103,033 54.84
Literate Female : 908,436 45.16
Total Illiterate : 613,001 23.36
Illiterate Male : 249,727 40.74
Illiterate Female : 363,274 59.26
Households Total Households : 579,170
Rural Households : 429,454 74.15
Urban Households : 149,716 25.85
BPL Households ( 1997 Census) :
SC/ST Households ( 1997 Census) :
Administrative Setup :
Administrative setup of the District
No. of Sub-Divisions : 3 No. of Tehsils : 15
No. of Municipalities/Corporation : 2 No. of N.A.Cs : 2
No. of Blocks : 14 No. of Police Stations : 48
No. of Gram Panchayats : 342 No. of Inhabited Villages : 1854
No. of Uninhabited Villages : 96 No. of villages : 1950
Last updated on: 26-05-2017

Travel & Tourism of Cuttack District

Ansupa :

Description :

Nearer to Atgarh. Ansupa is a small, but a picturesque lake that offers asylum to migratory birds in winter. The water spread is ideal for fishing and boating.

District Headquarter : Cuttack
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack 62kms
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
Nearest bus stop us Athagarh. Regular bus services are available up to Atagarh from Cuttack 54kms From Atagarh to Ansupa (14kms) have to hire a taxi or auto.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Smt Rina Rath ( Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 0671-2305225
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]
Web Address of the Place:

Banki :

Lies on the south of river Mahanadi and is the shrine of Goddess Charchika, which is one of the eight Shrines of Odisha.

District Headquarter : Cuttack
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack 62kms
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
Banki is at a distance of 52 kms from Cuttack. The nearest railway station is also at Cuttack. Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport, at a distance of 82 kms.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Smt. Rina Rath (Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 0671-2305225
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]
Web Address of the Place:

 

Bhattarika :

It is a scenic spot with a shrine of Goddess Bhattarika frequented by picnickers all the year round. Situated on the south of river Mahanadi.

District Headquarter : Cuttack
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack 105kms
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
Cuttack to Bhattarika Chhaka 100kms. From Bhattarika Chhak to Bhattarika is 5kms. Bus services are available up to Bhattarika. The rest 5kms is to be reached by hired auto.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Smt. Rina Rath ( Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 0671-2305225
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]
Web Address of the Place:

 

Choudwar :

A place of historic importance. It is one of the industrial centre of Odisha. It was once the capital of Somkali Keshar Kings of Odisha. Eight prominent Shiva pithas were established by Keshari dynasty.

District Headquarter : Cuttack
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack 14kms
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
Buses ply regularly via Choudwar. It is 14kms from Cuttack.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Smt. Rina Rath ( Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 0671-2305225
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]

 

Lalitgiri :

It is one of the oldest Buddhist site. Lalitgiri was visited by Huien Tsang in 7th centuary AD. The large number of antiquities excavated testifies the place to be a part of Puspagiri Buddha Vihar.

District Headquarter : Cuttack
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack 64kms
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
Bus services are available up to Bandarswar Chhak (61kms) on Cuttack Kendrapada Paradip route via Chandikhole. The remaining 3kms is to be covered by cycle rickshaw.
Best Time : October to May
Contact Person : Smt. Rina Rath ( Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06712305225
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]

 

Naraj :

Situated on the origin of river Kathajodi a tributary of Mahanadi gives a panoramic view of the vast expanse of the river Mahanadi. There are many Buddhist images found. The place is frequented by devotees offering prayers at Lord Sidheswar. This is also a beautiful picnic spot.

District Headquarter : Cuttack
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack 15kms
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
The place is best reached by a taxi from Cuttack to Naraj, which is 15kms away.
Best Time : October to March
Contact Person : Smt. Rina Rath (Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 0671-2305225
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]
Web Address of the Place:

 

Satkosia :

The place is famous for gorge, which starts from Satkosia. It is an ideal place for group camping, cruising and viewing a colourful wildlife.

District Headquarter : Cuttack
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack 135kms
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar Airport
How to Reach :
There is direct bus service to Satkosia, where the bus stops at Baliput via Badamba (135kms).
Best Time : November to March
Contact Person : Smt. Rina Rath (Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 0671-2305225
Contact Person Mobile :
Contact Person E-Mail : [email protected]

Barabari Fort :

The ruins of Barabati Fort with its moat and gate and the earthen mounded of the nine-storied palace of the Ganga dynasty lie on the bank of the river Mahanadi as the silent witness of the vicissitudes of Odishan history. Another item of interest is the Barabati stadium adjacent to the fort. The stadium with its impressive structures covers an area of twenty-five acres and affords sitting capacity for thirty-five thousand persons. Its delightful soft green turn hums almost daily with programmes of sport events and cultural functions. The installation of Flood light system is another attraction of Barabati Stadium. Nearly is the ultramodern Jawaharlal Nehru Air-conditioned Indoor Stadium having a sitting capacity for 6,000 person.

District Headquarter : Cuttack
State Capital : Odisha
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
By Road and Rail
Best Time : September to February
Contact Person : Rina Rath (Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 0671-2305225
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Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

Birth place of Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Das :

It is the birth place of Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Das, one of the greatest leaders of modern Odisha whose fight led to the creation of Odisha state in April 1st, 1936.He worked hard for the social and economic uplift of the people of Odisha.He was the first Graduate, M.A. and B.L. of Odisha.He rendered admirable service to the nation as a successful lawyer, social reformer and patriot. He wrote number of poems and articles in Odia, English and Bengali filled with a sense of patriotism. He founded “Utkal Sammilani”, which brought a social and industrial revolution in his fight against the British.

District Headquarter : Cuttack
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Cuttack-20 kms
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar
How to Reach :
From Cuttack bus service is available up to Satyabhamapur.
Best Time : Round the year.
Contact Person : Smt. Rina Rath. (Tourist Officer)
Contact Person Phone : 06712305225
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Contact Person E-Mail :
Web Address of the Place:

 

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