Cuttack
India · State of OdishaIN
City in Odisha, India
Cuttack, 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 606,007
- Coordinates
- 20.465, 85.879
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 36 m
Overview of Cuttack
Cuttack belongs to State of Odisha, India and has the feel of a large city. Around 606,007 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Cuttack
Culture in Cuttack
(2)Our data lists Bridges and Mines as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Cuttack.
Nature in Cuttack
(1)On the nature side, Cuttack offers Rivers. All of it is drawn from Cuttack's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Cuttack straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Cuttack that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cuttack known for?
- Cuttack, in State of Odisha, India, is best known for culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 606,007 residents.
- What can you do in Cuttack?
- Recorded activities in Cuttack include Bridges, Mines and Rivers. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Cuttack located?
- Cuttack is located in State of Odisha, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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