Odisha
StateOD• Eastern India
Capital
Bhubaneswar
Largest City
Bhubaneswar
Formation Date
1 April 1936
Statehood
1 April 1936
Emblem of Odisha
Population
4.20 Cr
2011 census
Area
1,55,707 km²
Districts
30
Lok Sabha Seats
21
Rajya Sabha Seats
10
Assembly Seats
147
Legislative Council
0
No council
About Odisha
Odisha was formed as a separate province on 1 April 1936 by bringing together Odia-speaking areas.
- State Code
- OD
- ISO Code
- IN-OD
- Official Language
- Odia
- Additional Language
- English
- Region
- Eastern India
- Zone
- East Zonal Council
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
Current Leadership
(7)MM
HK
Hari Babu Kambhampati
Governor
Since 3 Jan 2025
KD
Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
Deputy Chief Minister
BJPPP
Pravati Parida
Deputy Chief Minister
BJPNP
Naveen Patnaik
Leader of Opposition
Biju Janata DalSP
Surama Padhy
Speaker, Legislative Assembly
BJPMM
State Symbols
Animal
Sambar
Bird
Indian roller
Flower
Ashoka
Tree
Peepal
Aquatic animal
Irrawaddy dolphin
Fish
Mahanadi mahseer
Sport
Field hockey
Legislative Strength
21
Lok Sabha Seats
10
Rajya Sabha Seats
147
Assembly Seats
0
Legislative Council Seats
Party-wise Strength (Assembly)
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147
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party7953.7%
- Biju Janata Dal5034.0%
- Indian National Congress149.5%
- Independent32.0%
- Communist Party of India (Marxist)10.7%
Majority mark 74
Major Political Parties
(5)
BJP
79 MLAs
BJD
BJD
50 MLAs
INC
14 MLAs
I
I
3 MLAs
CPI(M)
CPI(M)
1 MLA
Demographics
(2011)4.20 Cr
Population
269
Population Density (per km²)
72.87%
Literacy Rate
81.59%
Male Literacy
64.01%
Female Literacy
Assembly Reserved Seats
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147
Total Seats
- General9061.2%
- SC2416.3%
- ST3322.4%
Key Facts
- State DayUtkala Dibasa
- Sitting MLAs147
- Sitting MPs31
- Sitting MLCs0
- High CourtOrissa High Court
- Time ZoneAsia/Kolkata
- Next Assembly ElectionExpected 2029
Lok Sabha Strength
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21
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party2095.2%
- Indian National Congress14.8%
Legislature
Odisha Legislative Assembly
- Seats
- 147
- Current term
- 5 Jun 2024 – 4 Jun 2029
- Last election
- 2024
- Next expected
- 2029
- Majority mark
- 74
- Government strength
- 82
- Opposition strength
- 65
- Reserved (SC / ST)
- 24 / 33
Legislative Council
Odisha has no legislative council.
Lok Sabha
- Seats
- 21
- Current term
- 24 Jun 2024 – 23 Jun 2029
- Last election
- 2024
Rajya Sabha
- Seats
- 10
- House type
- Upper House of Parliament
- Member term
- 6 years
Odisha Assembly Election 2024 — Result
Winner
Bharatiya Janata Party
78 seats
Runner-up
Biju Janata Dal
51 seats
Turnout
74.55%
Source: Election Commission of India / Odisha Legislative Assembly
Assembly Election History
(3 elections)Seats WonVote Share (%)
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| Year | Winner | Seats | Vote Share | Runner-up | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BJP | 78 | 40.07% | Biju Janata Dal | 51 |
| 2019 | Biju Janata Dal | 113 | 44.71% | BJP | 23 |
| 2014 | Biju Janata Dal | 117 | 43.35% | INC | 16 |
Districts & Administration
(30 districts)District profiles (30 of 30)
- Districts
- 30
- Divisions
- 3
- Cities & towns
- —
Economy (2026-27)
- GSDP
- ₹11,07,391 Cr
- GSDP growth
- 12%
- Revenue
- ₹2,49,200 Cr
- Expenditure
- ₹2,88,000 Cr
- Major industries
- Mining, Metals, Steel, Power, IT, Tourism, Agriculture, Food processing
Budget (FY 2026-27)
- Total expenditure
- ₹3,10,000 Cr
- Total receipts
- ₹2,97,000 Cr
- Borrowings
- ₹47,800 Cr
- Fiscal deficit
- ₹38,800 Cr
- Fiscal deficit / GSDP
- 3.5%
- Revenue surplus
- ₹33,000 Cr
- Debt repayment
- ₹22,000 Cr
- Primary deficit
- ₹30,600 Cr
Development Indicators
- Literacy
- 72.87%
Formation & History
- 1 April 1936: Odisha was constituted as a separate province.
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- High Court
- Orissa High Court
- High Court seat
- Cuttack
- State Election Commission
- State Election Commission, Odisha
- Public Service Commission
- Odisha Public Service Commission
- Information Commission
- Odisha Information Commission
- Lokayukta
- Lokayukta Odisha
- Human Rights Commission
- Odisha Human Rights Commission
- Women's Commission
- Odisha State Commission for Women
- Pollution Control Board
- Odisha State Pollution Control Board
Exam & Static GK
Odisha for competitive exams — 13 topics, 29 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.
Quick Revision
9Capital
Bhubaneswar
Area
1,55,707 km²
Population
4.20 Cr
Literacy
72.87%
Districts
30
State Code
OD
Lok Sabha
21
Rajya Sabha
10
Assembly
147
Firsts on Record
- Odisha (1936)Odisha province was created primarily on linguistic grounds.
Key Facts
- Highest point
- Deomali
Neighbouring States
4- West Bengal
- Jharkhand
- Chhattisgarh
- Andhra Pradesh
Major Rivers
6- Mahanadi
- Brahmani
- Baitarani
- Subarnarekha
- Rushikulya
- Vamsadhara
National Parks
4- Similipal National Park
- Bhitarkanika National Park
- Similipal
- Bhitarkanika
Wildlife Sanctuaries
3- Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
- Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary
- Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Historical Places
4- Konark Sun Temple
- Jagannath Temple
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
- Lingaraj Temple
Headline Figures
2- Budget (2026-27)
- ₹3,10,000 Cr
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
Major Crops
7- Rice
- Pulses
- Oilseeds
- Cotton
- Sugarcane
- Groundnut
- Turmeric
Major Industries
8- Mining
- Metals
- Steel
- Power
- IT
- Tourism
- Agriculture
- Food processing
Industrial Corridors
- East Coast Economic Corridor
Exam Notes
- Budget figures are copied from the base state file and should be re-verified before publication.
State Symbols
9- Animal
- Sambar
- Bird
- Indian roller
- Flower
- Ashoka
- Tree
- Peepal
- Aquatic Animal
- Irrawaddy dolphin
- Fish
- Mahanadi mahseer
- Sport
- Field hockey
- Motto
- Satyameva Jayate
- Song
- Bande Utkala Janani
Revolts & Movements
2- Paika Rebellion
- Quit India Movement in Odisha
IITs
- IIT Bhubaneswar
IIMs
- IIM Sambalpur
AIIMS
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Major Universities
4- Utkal University
- Ravenshaw University
- Berhampur University
- Sambalpur University
Airports
4- Biju Patnaik International Airport
- Jharsuguda Airport
- Rourkela Airport
- Veer Surendra Sai Airport
Metro Projects
- Bhubaneswar Metro (under development)
Government Schemes
3- SUBHADRAHigh relevance
- KALIAHigh relevance
- Biju Swasthya Kalyan YojanaHigh relevance
City Nicknames
2- Bhubaneswar“Temple City of India”
- Cuttack“Silver City”
Largest, Longest, First
- Major association with classical danceOdissi
One-Line Facts
6- Capital — Bhubaneswar.
- Districts — 30.
- Formation/formation date recorded in the base data — 1936-04-01.
- State animal — Sambar.
- State bird — Indian roller.
- Highest point — Deomali.
Latest Assembly Election
5- Year
- 2024
- Winner
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Winner seats
- 78
- Runner-up
- Biju Janata Dal
- Runner-up seats
- 51
Latest Lok Sabha Election
2- Year
- 2024
- Total seats
- 21
Exam Facts
- Odisha has 21 Lok Sabha seats.
Recently Updated
2- State Budget2026-09-11Base dataset records the state budget/outlay value as 310000 INR crore.
- Political/administrative event2024: BJP formed the state government.
GK sources
- Odisha Legislative Assembly
- Chief Minister of Odisha
- Lok Bhavan Odisha
- PRS - Odisha Budget Analysis 2026-27
- Election Commission of India
Major Cities & Destinations
- BhubaneswarCapital
- PuriDestination
- KonarkDestination
- Chilika LakeDestination
- CuttackDestination
- SimilipalDestination
- BhitarkanikaDestination
- GopalpurDestination
Quick Links
Sources
- Odisha Legislative Assembly
- Chief Minister of Odisha
- Lok Bhavan Odisha
- PRS - Odisha Budget Analysis 2026-27
- Election Commission of India
Verified as of 2026-09-11
Compiled from public records.