| State Rank | Name | District | Type* | Population 2011 | Male | Female | Population below 5 yrs | Literacy Rate |
| 1 | Bhubaneswar | Khordha district | UA | 881,988 | 468,302 | 413,686 | 79,706 | 93.00 |
| 2 | Cuttack | Cuttack district | UA | 658,986 | 331,246 | 327,740 | 53,760 | 91.03 |
| 3 | Rourkela | Sundargarh district | UA | 552,970 | 291,027 | 261,943 | 56,950 | 92.01 |
| 4 | Berhampur | Ganjam district | City | 355,823 | 185,584 | 170,239 | 29,509 | 90.04 |
| 5 | Sambalpur | Sambalpur district | UA | 269,575 | 138,826 | 130,749 | 27,510 | 85.69 |
| 6 | Puri | Puri district | City | 201,026 | 104,267 | 96,759 | 17,000 | 89.38 |
| 7 | Balasore | Balasore district | UA | 177,557 | 90,750 | 86,807 | 17,911 | 86.58 |
| 8 | Bhadrak | Bhadrak district | UA | 129,152 | 66,368 | 62,784 | 14,492 | 81.21 |
| 9 | Baripada | Mayurbhanj district | UA | 116,874 | 60,535 | 56,339 | 10,688 | 88.02 |
Odisha
Odisha is a state located in the eastern region of India. Formerly known as Orissa, the state is home to a rich cultural heritage, with a history dating back to ancient times. Odisha"s capital is Bhubaneswar, and its official language is Odia.The state is known for its diverse landscape, which includes beaches, forests, and wildlife sanctuaries. Odisha is also home to several important cultural and historical landmarks, including the Konark Sun Temple and the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The state"s economy is largely driven by agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.