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CUTTACK: A Glimpse of Heritage and Significance

Cuttack, is an anglicized form derived from the Sanskrit Kataka (capital, fort, or military establishment), literally meaning the fort in reference to the historic Barabati Fort. Once the capital of Odisha, it was replaced by Bhubaneswar in 1949, though both cities are now known as the twin cities of Odisha. Geographically, Cuttack lies between 20°03″ to 20°40″ N latitude and 84°58″ to 86°20″ E longitude, flanked by the Mahanadi River to the north and the Kathajodi River to the south. Despite the capital shift, Cuttack remains the business capital of Odisha, housing the Odisha High Court, State Police Headquarters, and the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute. Known for its silver filigree craftsmanship and Khandua handloom, Cuttack combines tradition with modernity. The city also boasts the title of “Museum City of Odisha,” featuring the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthplace Museum, State Maritime Museum, Ananda Bhawan Museum & Learning Centre, Museum of Justice, and Odisha Printing Museum. Key attractions include the ruins of Barabati Fort, Katak Chandi shrine, Quadam-i-Rasool, and Swaraj Ashram.
How to Reach Bhubaneswar / Cuttack: Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, known as the twin cities of Odisha, are 26 km apart. Cuttack has a major railway station with connections across India, while Bhubaneswar, well-connected by air, rail, and road, also hosts the nearest international airport.