Tier 2 Established 989 Silver Filigree / Heritage / Twin to Bhubaneswar

📍 Cuttack

Odisha • 753xxxx

Cuttack, the millennium city of Odisha (founded 989 CE), served as Odisha's capital for 800+ years until Bhubaneswar (1948). Home to Cuttack High Court, SCB Medical College (oldest in Odisha), and famed for Tarakasi (silver filigree, GI-tagged - one of India's finest crafts). The Mahanadi river's Barabati Stadium hosts cricket; Maa Cuttack Chandi temple draws millions; Bali Yatra (Nov) is world's largest open-air trade fair.

Population

0.66M

6,63,000

Area

192 km²

GDP Rank

#53

in India

753

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📍 Coordinates

20.4625°N

85.883°E

Helplines

active

📈 Population Growth (Decade-wise)

📞 Important Helplines

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Police

100

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Fire

101

🚑

Ambulance

108

👩

Women

181

👧

Child

1098

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CM Office

1100

🏭 Key Industries

🏭 Tarakasi silver filigree (GI-tagged - one of finest in world)

🏭 Healthcare (SCB Medical College legacy)

🏭 Judiciary (Odisha High Court HQ)

🏭 Education

🏭 Mahanadi fishing

🏭 Brassware

🗿 Famous Landmarks

🗿 Barabati Fort (10th century)

🗿 Cuttack Chandi Temple

🗿 Dhabaleshwar Island Temple

🗿 Stone Revetment (Mahanadi)

🗿 Netaji Subhash Bose Birthplace Museum

🗿 Naraj Barrage

🗿 Bali Yatra grounds (Nov mela)

🎓 Educational Institutions

🎓 SCB Medical College (1944, premier in Odisha)

🎓 Ravenshaw University

🎓 NLU Odisha (under planning)

🎓 Odisha University of Agriculture & Tech (campus)

🎓 Choudwar Engineering College

🎉 Festivals

🎉 Bali Yatra (Nov - world's largest open-air trade fair, 9 days)

🎉 Cuttack Chandi Yatra

🎉 Durga Puja (Cuttack famous for silver chandi medha decorations)

🎉 Diwali

🌟 More Info

🍲 Cuisine: Dahi-baigana, Cuttack chicken curry, Chenna jhili, Rasagola origin debate (Cuttack vs Puri), Bara-ghuguni

⚽ Sports: Barabati Stadium (international cricket - hosted Asia Cup)

📋 Popular Schemes

📋 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

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💼 Active Jobs

💼 CCI Recruitment 2026

Cement Corporation of India • Deadline: 7/30/2026

💼 NEDFi Recruitment 2026

North East Development Finance • Deadline: 7/25/2026

💼 Bank of Maharashtra 2026

Bank of Maharashtra • Deadline: 7/20/2026

💼 Federal Bank Officer 2026

Federal Bank • Deadline: 7/15/2026

💼 Karnataka Bank 2026

Karnataka Bank • Deadline: 7/10/2026

💼 Punjab Sind Bank 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank • Deadline: 8/24/2026

💼 UCO Bank Recruitment 2026

UCO Bank • Deadline: 8/19/2026

💼 IOB Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank • Deadline: 8/14/2026

💼 Central Bank 2026

Central Bank of India • Deadline: 8/9/2026

🏛️ Government Offices

🏛️ Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC)

📍 Buxi Bazaar, Cuttack 753001

📞 0671-2304080

🏛️ Cuttack Collectorate

📍 Buxi Bazaar, Cuttack 753001

📞 0671-2305800

🏛️ Odisha High Court

📍 Cuttack 753002

📞 0671-2407500

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Cuttack Tarakasi (silver filigree) artisans - schemes?

GI-tagged Tarakasi silver filigree premium. PM Vishwakarma Yojana ₹15K/yr stipend + ₹3L collateral-free loan + ID card for traditional artisans. Mudra ₹50K-10L. Cuttack Tarakasi Cluster CFC. Apply at pmvishwakarma.gov.in. Odisha govt also runs 25% capital subsidy for new units.

SCB Medical College Cuttack - admission?

NEET UG/PG. Government medical college (oldest in Odisha, founded 1944). Fees ₹50K/yr (extremely subsidized). State quota 85% + AIQ 15%. Hostel mandatory ₹15K. SC/ST tuition fee waiver. Famous for cardiothoracic surgery + emergency medicine. Apply via NEET via odisha.gov.in.

Bali Yatra Cuttack - vendor opportunities?

World's largest open-air trade fair, 9 days every November. 25K+ stalls. Cuttack Municipal Corporation registers vendors at cmccuttack.in (₹500-15K stall fee depending on size). 3M+ visitors. Cuisine, handicraft, garments most popular. Free toilet, water, security provided.