Odisha accounts for 3.33% of India's population,
ranking 11th among all 28 states. Its contribution to India's
GDP is 3.44%.
in India’s GDP. It has 31 District Capitals,
some most
notable ones are
Chhatrapur, Cuttack, and Baripada
.
It contributes to India's production of 12% of Rice, 2.2% of Wheat, 0.02% of Potatoes, 0.03% of Banana, 0.3% of Sugarcane, and 11.6% of Onion. It contributes to India's natural resources such as 24.6% of Coal, 53.8% of Iron, and 16.6% of Mica. Famous historical and cultural landmarks of this region include Forts such as Raibania fort in Balasore and Barabati fort in Cuttack, Famous Hindu temples like Biraja Temple in Panikoili and Jagannath Temple in Koraput, Historic churches such as Christ the King Cathedral of the Diocese of Balasore in Balasore, Important Buddhist temples like Marichi Temple in Balasore, Museums such as Odisha State Museum in Bhubaneswar.
