Odisha GK
Bays and Islands in Odisha There is only one bay in Odisha, i.e., Hukitola Bay. It is located on Jambu Island in Kendrapara district, which is located to the north of the Mahanadi river delta. It was formed from silt deposits. The bay has a building constructed by the British. The islands in Odisha are […]
Springs in Odisha The springs in Odisha have mostly developed on the eastern and western slopes of the Eastern Ghats due to heavy rainfall and hard Gondwana gneiss rocks. The springs in Odisha are discussed below: Atri This hot spring is located in Khurda district. It is best known for its hot sulfur spring, which
Waterfalls in Odisha The topography of Odisha comprises highlands, uplands, and plateaus, due to which there are many waterfalls in the state. Important waterfalls in Odisha are as follows: Badaghagara This waterfall lies in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It is located at a distance of 3 km downstream of Sanaghagara waterfall. It is about
Lakes of Odisha Odisha has both natural and artificial lakes. Natural Lakes Odisha has many natural lakes. These are described as follows: Ansupa Lake It is a freshwater lake that looks like a horse-shoe shape and is situated at the foot of the Saranda Hills. It lies on the left bank of the Mahanadi River,
The state of Odisha is drained by a number of rivers, which are the lifelines for every living being. They are drainage channels for surface water and also help boost the economy of the state. Important rivers of the state are Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, Rushikulya, Vamsadhara, Indravati, and so on. Apart from rivers,