The Saga of Rourkela
Category
World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#66 in World & Indian Cities
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Rourkela (Odia: [ɾauɾɔkela] ) officially Raurkela is a planned city located in the northern district Sundargarh of Odisha, India. It is a Tier-2 city and the third-largest city in Odisha after Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It is situated about 328 kilometres (204 mi) west of the state capital Bhubaneswar and is surrounded by a range of hills and encircled by the rivers Koel, Sankha, and Brahmani.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It is a Tier-2 city and the third-largest city in Odisha after Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
