BhubaneswarCuttack

Bhubaneswar-Cuttack refers to the urban agglomeration formed by Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, and Cuttack, a historic city that once served as the state capital. Located in eastern India, the area sits in the Mahanadi river delta, with Bhubaneswar inland and Cuttack along the distributaries of the river. The two cities have grown into a continuous metropolitan region that serves as the political, administrative, and economic core of the state.

Cuttack traces its origins to medieval Odisha and grew as a major commercial and cultural center long before independence. Bhubaneswar was established as the state capital in 1948 and is noted for its modern urban planning and rapid development. Over the decades, the two cities have expanded toward each other, forming a large twin-city corridor with shared infrastructure and services.

Culturally, Bhubaneswar is known as the Temple City for its numerous historic temples, such as Lingaraj and Mukteshvara, as well as contemporary government and educational institutions. Cuttack is famed for landmarks like Barabati Fort and the Cuttack Chandi Temple, and for traditional silver filigree craft, or tarakasi. The region hosts a mix of administrative functions, education, trade, and services.

Governance in the area includes separate municipal bodies for Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, with the Bhubaneswar Development Authority overseeing planning in the capital region. The Odisha High Court is located in Cuttack, while Bhubaneswar houses key state ministries and a growing information economy. Transportation links include Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar and rail connections, with National Highway 16 linking both cities.