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Cuttack
Cuttack (, or also Kataka in Odia ), is the second largest city and the former capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of the Cuttack district. The name of the city is an anglicised form of the Odia and Sanskrit name Kataka, which literally means the fort, a reference to the ancient Barabati Fort around which the city initially developed. Cuttack is known as the Millennium City as well as the Silver City due to its history of 1000 years and famous silver filigree works respectively. The Orissa High Court and some other Odisha State Govt. offices are located there, an
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Cuttack is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Odisha and was formerly its capital, serving as the headquarters of Cuttack district. The city is known for its thousand-year history and traditional silver filigree craftsmanship, and it remains home to the Odisha High Court and several state government offices.
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Place details
- Locality
- Cuttack
- Region
- Odisha
- Country
- India
- Population
- 610,189
- Timezone
Travel guide
Understand
thumb|Gate of Barabati Fort thumb|Cuttack Chandi Temple thumb|Gate on the Jail Road leading towards the Netaji Birth Place Museum Cuttack is known as a place of Bawan Bazar Tepan Gali (meaning '52 Markets, 53 Lanes'). This place might give you the impression of an old place with very small and dirty lanes, but that's how you define a lotus. If you happen to want to have a lonely evening and fresh air, just hop into the Bidanasi River Embankment or have a drive/ride on Baimundi Marg, you won't be disappointed.
It's perhaps only the second-lowest city in the world after Amsterdam, which is below sea level. Cuttack is protected from the mighty Mahandi and Kathjodi by the Baimundi Mark, which acts as an embankment to the city.
Cuttack was established more than 1000 years ago as a military establishment by Marakata Keshari of the Somvanshi dynasty. The city was a major trading hub and a junction of two trade routes: the land route connecting North India to South India, and the water route connecting Odisha to Southeast Asia. Cuttack is said to have survived a dangerous past due to the presence of Maa Kataka Chandi and Maa Gada Chandi, who guard the city from the evil eyes and the mighty Mahanadi.
Get around
Hired cars, auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are readily available for moving around. City/Town Buses cover part of the city. Bus Route: College Square - OMP - Link Road - Badambari Bus Stop - Ring Road - High Court - Deulasahi - Bidanasi - CDA.
See
thumb|Netaji Birth Place Museum thumb|Museum of Justice complex, Cuttack thumbnail|Kali Temple in Cuttack
Do
Take a stroll on the banks of the River Kathajodi and enjoy the sunset. This is a magnificent site. If you are visiting Cuttack sometime in mid-October or November don't forget to enjoy the Dusshera and Balijatra (the biggest trade fair held in the eastern region).
Buy
thumbnail|Statue of Madhusudan Das Filigree work in silver and ivory. Textiles - the famous Cuttacki or Katki saris. Filigree Work - Ashok Jewellers Nayasadak Cuttack. 091-0671-2619203, 091 9861370725
Eat
thumbnail|Bara, piaji, dahibara and aludum are favorites of the Cuttacki people If you visit, don't miss the mouth-watering plate of dahi vada, Aludam ghuguni and seu. You will also get the best of Mutton, Cham and Chicken Chops at Professor Para. Mouthwatering, Roadside 'Dahibara(Dahiwada), Aaludum, ghuguni and seu'. (Its little spicy) Pav Bhaji near Gauri Shankar park. Hot tea and coffee near cantonment road.
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Article
95 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Proposed renaming to Katak
- Geography
- Climate
- Culture
- Pilgrimage sites
- Cuttack Chandi Temple
- Dhabaleshwar Temple
- Paramhansa Nath Temple
- Baba Ramdev Temple
- Gurdwara Guru Nanak Daatan Sahib
- Digambar Jain Mandir
- The Church of Epiphany
- Festivals
- Cuisine
- Art and literature
- Drama and theater culture
- Libraries, art galleries and auditoriums
- Odia film industry
- Movie theatres
- Demographics
- Population (2011)
- Literacy (2011)
- Religion (2011)
- Languages (2011)
- Civic administration
- Municipal finance
- Political and municipal administration
- Police and judicial administration
- Utilities, NGOs and charitable organisations
- Economy
- Traditional industries
- Industrial corridor and Special Economic Zone
- Service sector
- Media
- Healthcare
- Education
- Schools and colleges in Cuttack
- Universities and institutes of higher education and research
- National Law University Odisha (NLUO)
- Madhusudan Law University (MLU)
- Ravenshaw University
- Sri Sri University
- National Rice Research Institute (NRRI)
- Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH)
- Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR)
- Sardar Vallabhbahai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics (SVPPGIP)
- Biju Pattnaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha (BPFTIO)
- Transport
- Air
- Road
- Rail
- Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
- Sports
- Barabati Sports Complex
- Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
- Satyabrata Stadium
- Jagatpur Water Sports Complex
- Historical places of interest
- Barabati Fort and Cantonment
- 9, Pithapur , Cuttack
- Chudangagarh Fort
- Netaji Birth Place Museum
- Madhusudan Sangrahalaya
- Anand Bhavan Museum and Learning Centre
- Odisha State Maritime Museum
- Old Jail Complex and the Freedom Fighter's Memorial
- Swaraj Ashram
- Maratha barracks
- Salt House
- Lal Bagh Palace
- Kanika Rajbati
- Gora Kabar Cemetery
- Shree Gopal Krishna Goshala
- Lalitgiri
- Olasuni Hill
- Parks and gardens
- Ocean World water park
- CMC Deer park
- Recreational parks
- Nandankanan Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens
- Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary
- Naraj Peacock Valley
- Mahanadi River Boating
- Lakes and reservoirs
- Deojhar WaterFalls, Narasinghpur, Cuttack
- Anshupa Lake
- Jobra Barrage
- Naraj and Mundali Reservoirs
- Stone revetment on Mahanadi
- Notable people
- See also
- References
- External links
Cuttack (, or also Kataka in Odia ), is the second largest city and the former capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of the Cuttack district. The name of the city is an anglicised form of the Odia and Sanskrit name Kataka, which literally means the fort, a reference to the ancient Barabati Fort around which the city initially developed. Cuttack is known as the Millennium City as well as the Silver City due to its history of 1000 years and famous silver filigree works respectively. The Orissa High Court and some other Odisha State Govt. offices are located there, and the city is the judicial capital of Odisha.
It is the commercial capital of Odisha and hosts many trading and business houses in and around the city. The city is famous in Odisha for foods, such as the Thunkapuri, Dahibara, Lassi, various kinds of Chat etc. Amongst all districts in Orissa, the undivided Cuttack district is famous for its tasty delicacies and sweets. Cuttack is famous for its Durga Puja, which is one of the most important festivals of Odisha. Being the favourite destination of poets and artists, it is also a cultural hub of Odisha. Due to its beauty, the term Kataka Nagara Dhabala Tagara is coined for it. The city is categorised as a Tier II city as per the ranking system used by the Government of India.
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