(Last Updated on : 09/11/2011) Districts of Orissa bring out the
diverse nature of the state. Orissa lies in the eastern coast of
India and is renowned for its temples spread across the state.
The famous ones are Lingaraja Temple , Jagannath temple, and the
Sun temple of Konark or the `Black Pagoda`. The holy cities of
Puri are situated here. It is also the home to several sun
drenched beaches. Bhubaneshwar is the capital of the state,
which is a famous temple city and handicraft centre. An ancient
classical dance form Odissi originated in this state. The state
is divided into thirty districts. is located in central Orissa
spread over an area of 6,347 sq. km. This district is one of the
top revenue generating states of Orissa. The district is rich in
wildlife and also has vast deposits of coal. It is also the home
to big industries such as the National Aluminium Company Limited
(NALCO), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Mahanadi
Coal Field Limited (MCF), Fertilizer Corporation of India (FCI),
and Tal