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Cuttack
Population : 5,00,915
Altitude : 14.62 m above sea level
Languages : Oriya, Hindi, and English
Best time to visit : October to March
STD Code : 0671
Cuttack is located in the eastern Indian state of Orissa around
30 km off Bhubaneswar. The place extends from latitude 20°28¢
in the North to longitude 85°54¢ in the East. The city is
well connected to other parts of Orissa and the country by
the means of rail and road network.
The climate of Cuttack is pleasant round the year with temperatures
ranging between a minimum of 22.2°C in the winter to a maximum
of 33.4°C in the summers. Annual average rainfall is around
144.39 cm. It is advisable to avoid the rainy season in the
months of July to August.
Places of Interest
Cuttack is famous for its stone revetment on the riverbanks,
a great engineering marvel of the 11th century AD and a remarkable
example of ancient technological skill or Orissa.
The medieval Barabati Fort, with its moat and gate and the
earthen mound of the nine-storied palace, is situated on the
bank of the river Mahanadi.
A sacred shrine both for the Hindus and Muslims, Quadam-i-Rasool,
has a compound wall and towers at each corner. Inside the
shrine are three mosques with beautiful domes and a Nawabat
Khana (music gallery). It is an object of veneration for Hindus
and Muslims alike.
Chandi is the presiding deity of the city and the shrine dedicated
to her is on the itinerary of all those visiting Cuttack.
A new attraction to the city of Cuttack is the sprawling modern
cricket stadium near Barabati Fort. The stadium holds many
test and one-day international cricket matches nowadays.
SITES NEARBY
Banki is situated around 92 km away from Cuttack. The
place has the shrine of eight-armed Goddess Charchika on the
bank of river Mahanadi.
Nandan Kanan Biological Park, on the way to Bhubaneswar, is
the place with the highest population of white tigers in the
country.
Chatia, 30 km, has several shrines and the remains of an ancient
fort.
Around 35 km away from Cuttack is Dhavaleswar, a scenic spot
as well as a famous Shaivite center. It is a small island
on the river Mahanadi and accommodation is available for the
tourists.
Some other places to visit around Cuttack are Naraja (15 km),
Niali (47 km), and Madhab.
HOW TO REACH
By Air
The nearest airport from Cuttack is Bhubaneswar, which is
around 29 km away. Flights to other important cities in India
can be taken from here.
By Rail
Cuttack is an important station on the Calcutta-Chennai main
railway line and connected to Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi, and
Mumbai through regular trains.
By Road
National Highway No. 5 passes through Cuttack and makes it
the most accessible city of Orissa. The city is connected
through regular bus services from Bhubaneswar, Puri, and other
important cities of the state.
The distances from some major cities to Cuttack are: Calcutta,
416 km; Delhi, 1720 km; Gaya, 749 km; Mumbai, 1482 km; and
Varanasi, 940 km.
Local Transport
For local transport, taxis and cycle rickshaws are available.
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