Which State is Bhubaneswar In? – Complete Guide (2025)

Bhubaneswar on India’s Map

Bhubaneswar is located in the Khordha district of Odisha, along the eastern coast of India.

• Coordinates: 20.27°N latitude, 85.84°E longitude
• Nearest Major Cities:
  • Cuttack (30 km away)
  • Puri (60 km away)
• Bordering States:
  • West Bengal (northeast)
  • Jharkhand (north)
  • Chhattisgarh (west)
  • Andhra Pradesh (south)

• Elevation: 45 meters above sea level (targets “Bhubaneswar height from sea level”)
• Water Bodies:
  • River Kuakhai (tributary of Mahanadi)
  • Bindusagar Lake (sacred water tank near Lingaraj Temple)

Why This Matters:
Bhubaneswar’s location makes it a strategic hub for:

• Pilgrimage Tourism (Golden Triangle: Bhubaneswar-Puri-Konark)
• Economic Corridors (East Coast Economic Corridor)

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Historical Context: Why is Bhubaneswar Odisha’s Capital?

• Pre-1948: Cuttack was Odisha’s capital during British rule.
• Post-Independence: Bhubaneswar was designed as a planned city (by German architect Otto Königsberger) and became the capital in 1948.
• Significance: The city’s name derives from “Tribhuvaneswar” (Lord Shiva’s title, meaning “Lord of the Three Worlds”).

Key Landmarks:

• Lingaraj Temple (1,000+ years old)
• Odisha State Museum

Historical Evolution: From Ancient Capitals to Modern Metropolis

Timeline of Odisha’s Capitals

Era	Capital	Significance to Bhubaneswar
Ancient	Sisupalgarh (3rd century BCE)	Predecessor archaeological site near modern Bhubaneswar
Medieval	Cuttack (12th–20th century)	Shift due to Mughal/British administrative needs
Modern	Bhubaneswar (1948–present)	Planned by Otto Königsberger as India’s first post-independence capital city

Key Milestones:

• 1946: Bhubaneswar designated as new capital post-WWII urban planning initiatives.
• 2014: Smart City Mission launch accelerated infrastructure growth.

Cultural & Economic Ties to Neighboring States

Comparative Analysis

State	Shared Cultural Aspect	Economic Connection
Jharkhand	Tribal art (Saura paintings)	Steel/coal transport via NH49
Andhra Pradesh	Maritime trade history	AP’s Visakhapatnam port handles Odisha’s mineral exports
Chhattisgarh	Chhattisgarhi-Odia linguistic overlap	Bhubaneswar-Raipur highway boosts agro-commerce

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Traveler’s Cheat Sheet: Entry Points to Bhubaneswar

Transport Matrix

Mode	Gateway	Distance	Key Route
Air	Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI)	3 km from city	Direct flights from Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore
Rail	Bhubaneswar Railway Station (BBS)	Central location	Howrah-Chennai main line
Road	NH16 (Chennai-Kolkata Highway)	Connects all coastal states	AP border at Ichchapuram (300 km south)

Linguistic & Demographic Insights

Language Data

• Primary Language: Odia (official)
• Secondary Languages:
  • Hindi (spoken by 40% migrants)
  • Bengali (15% in corporate sectors)
  • Telugu (10% due to IT workforce from AP/Telangana)

Common Misconceptions About Bhubaneswar’s Location

Many confuse Bhubaneswar with neighboring states due to cultural similarities. Clarifications:

Myth 1: “Is Bhubaneswar in Bihar?”

• Fact: No. Bihar is ~500 km northwest of Odisha.

Myth 2: “Is Bhubaneswar in West Bengal?”

• Fact: No, but West Bengal shares a border with Odisha.

Myth 3: “Is Bhubaneswar in Andhra Pradesh?”

• Fact: No, but the two states share linguistic ties (both have Odia/Telugu speakers).

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Nearby States & Travel Connections

State	Distance from Bhubaneswar	How to Reach? (Best Transport)
West Bengal	~450 km	Train (Howrah-Puri Express)
Jharkhand	~350 km	Flight (Ranchi-Bhubaneswar)
Chhattisgarh	~550 km	Road (NH53)

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