Most Dense in Odisha

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Odisha

1 Konārka 420,850/mi²

2 Nowrangapur 150,548/mi²

3 Patāmundai 37,273/mi²

4 Puri 31,836/mi²

5 Balasore 19,275/mi²

6 Belaguntha 11,646/mi²

7 Bhawānipatna 11,604/mi²

8 Kendrāparha 11,272/mi²

9 Chittarkonda 10,677/mi²

10 Brahmapur 10,638/mi²

11 Āsika 10,453/mi²

12 Bhadrak 10,231/mi²

13 Baripāda 10,205/mi²

14 Bargarh 10,040/mi²

15 Rāyagada 9,863/mi²

16 Sambalpur 9,666/mi²

17 Parādīp Garh 9,509/mi²

18 Jājpur 9,368/mi²

19 Jatani 9,009/mi²

20 Bhanjanagar 8,824/mi²

21 Jeypore 8,791/mi²

22 Cuttack 8,210/mi²

23 Balāngīr 8,187/mi²

24 Sorada 7,956/mi²

25 Rourkela 7,865/mi²

26 Bālugaon 7,304/mi²

27 Bānki 7,300/mi²

28 Itāmāti 6,924/mi²

29 Balimila 6,421/mi²

30 Gunupur 6,387/mi²

31 Rairangpur 6,294/mi²

32 Phulbāni 6,047/mi²

33 Keonjhargarh 5,888/mi²

34 Titlāgarh 5,755/mi²

35 Chhatrapur 5,706/mi²

36 Dhenkānāl 5,632/mi²

37 Chāmpua 5,500/mi²

38 Hinjilicut 5,410/mi²

39 Angul 5,297/mi²

40 Buguda 5,215/mi²

41 Pipili 5,183/mi²

42 Brajarajnagar 5,031/mi²

43 Bānposh 5,014/mi²

44 Jagatsinghapur 4,924/mi²

45 Sundergarh 4,895/mi²

46 Burla 4,760/mi²

47 Chikiti 4,658/mi²

48 Khordha 4,630/mi²

49 Joda 4,572/mi²

50 Hīrākud 4,442/mi²

51 Udala 4,312/mi²

52 Āthagarh 4,305/mi²

53 Tālcher 4,155/mi²

54 Rambha 4,037/mi²

55 Birmitrapur 3,972/mi²

56 Kantilo 3,957/mi²

57 Subulia 3,932/mi²

58 Kāmākhyānagar 3,900/mi²

59 Barpāli 3,805/mi²

60 Jaleshwar 3,726/mi²

61 Jharsuguda 3,592/mi²

62 Soro 3,571/mi²

63 Sonepur 3,557/mi²

64 Bada Barabīl 3,554/mi²

65 Kesinga 3,436/mi²

66 Nimāparha 3,420/mi²

67 Digapahandi 3,339/mi²

68 Ganjām 3,337/mi²

69 Karanjiā 3,202/mi²

70 Bhuban 3,185/mi²

71 Dāringbārhi 3,095/mi²

72 Patnāgarh 2,982/mi²

73 Remuna 2,833/mi²

74 Nayāgarh 2,756/mi²

75 Loisinga 2,613/mi²

76 Baliguda 2,587/mi²

77 Kharhiāl 2,441/mi²

78 Deogarh 2,405/mi²

79 Kuchinda 2,396/mi²

80 Bhubaneswar 2,216/mi²

81 Udayagiri 2,212/mi²

82 Padmapur 2,195/mi²

83 Nilagiri 2,185/mi²

84 Jalda 2,175/mi²

85 Koraput 2,012/mi²

86 Binika 1,906/mi²

87 Bānapur 1,862/mi²

88 Pāl Laharā 1,814/mi²

89 Tarabha 1,660/mi²

90 Polasara 1,651/mi²

91 Koīra 1,618/mi²

92 Belpahar 1,514/mi²

93 Joshipur 1,295/mi²

94 Nalco 1,232/mi²

95 Bāsudebpur 1,167/mi²

96 Purushottampur 1,141/mi²

97 Athmallik 1,098/mi²

98 Rāmpur 1,065/mi²

99 Paralakhemundi 944/mi²

100 Byasanagar 910/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Odisha pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Konārka leads with 420,850 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Konārka has 420,850 people per square mile — that's roughly 658 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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