The name Cuttack is an anglicised form of Kataka (Odia: କଟକ) which is derived from Sanskrit, meaning capital, fort and military establishment, or a … See more

Pilgrimage sites
Cuttack Chandi Temple
Dedicated to the Goddess Chandi, the presiding deity of Cuttack. The Cuttack Chandi Temple is … See more

Political and municipal administration
The City of Cuttack is administered by the Cuttack Municipal Corporation. CMC was established as a municipality on 4 June 1876 and was named as a corporation on 15 August 1994. This corporation covers an area of 192.5 … See more

The earliest written history of Cuttack may go back to the Keshari dynasty. As stated by the historian Andrew Stirling, present-day Cuttack was established as a military cantonment by king … See more

Cuttack is located at 20°31′23″N 085°47′17″E / 20.52306°N 85.78806°E and has an average elevation of 36 metres (118 ft). … See more

Cuttack has been the home to many notable personalities who have contributed a lot towards the culture and history of modern Odisha. It is … See more

Cuttack is widely known as the commercial capital of Odisha. It is believed to have the largest GDP among all cities in Odisha due to its large business houses and a wide range of … See more