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Districts of Odisha

Odisha has 30 administrative districts as of 2023. These districts vary greatly in terms of area, population, geography, and development indicators.

Revenue Divisions

DivisionHeadquartersDistricts
CentralCuttackCuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Dhenkanal, Angul
NorthernSambalpurSambalpur, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Deogarh, Sundergarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj
SouthernBerhampurGanjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Boudh, Nayagarh, Khordha
South-WesternKoraputKoraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Bolangir, Sonepur
EasternBalasoreBalasore, Bhadrak, Puri

Key Statistics

  • Largest District (Area): Mayurbhanj (10,418 sq km)
  • Smallest District (Area): Jagatsinghpur (1,668 sq km)
  • Most Populous: Ganjam
  • State Capital District: Khordha (Bhubaneswar)

References

Census of India 2011; Odisha Government Portal; Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Odisha

Category: Districts 46 views Updated: Apr 16, 2026