Smallest Cities in Odisha

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Odisha

1 Dadhapatna 5,005

2 Pālūru 5,019

3 Kāliapāni 5,028

4 Subulia 5,072

5 Joshipur 5,101

6 Badakodanda 5,137

7 Mohana 5,197

8 Odagaon 5,401

9 Badmal 5,431

10 Bardol 5,441

11 Kandragādia 5,505

12 Belagachhia 5,516

13 Chāndpur 5,565

14 Majhihara 5,598

15 Kullāda 5,645

16 Pāl Laharā 5,749

17 Bangomunda 5,759

18 Nūāhatā 5,920

19 Godiputamatiapara 5,967

20 Jhompra 6,064

21 Pathar 6,072

22 Budhapanka 6,129

23 Mukhiguda 6,155

24 Loisinga 6,220

25 Dungamal 6,271

26 Badamba 6,284

27 Sunākhala 6,299

28 Khatiguda 6,361

29 Agastinuagan 6,411

30 Saranga 6,426

31 Bhapur 6,438

32 Anjira 6,561

33 Sheragada 6,653

34 Kandasar 6,668

35 Koīra 6,763

36 Khaliapāli 6,865

37 Balipatapur 6,898

38 Daspalla 6,906

39 Sohela 6,917

40 Bijepur 6,922

41 Gudāri 6,931

42 Barhagarh 6,982

43 Dāringbārhi 6,995

44 Lalsingi 7,078

45 Bonaigarh 7,080

46 Bhakarsahi 7,110

47 Gopālpur 7,221

48 Chittarkonda 7,260

49 Kukkudākhandi 7,361

50 Lathikata 7,405

51 Gotamara 7,420

52 Jājang 7,482

53 Erei 7,890

54 Suvani 7,993

55 Arjyapalli Marine 8,001

56 Nuapatna 8,057

57 Sorala 8,258

58 Tarabha 8,334

59 Tikarapāra 8,346

60 Bissamcuttack 8,399

61 Kurmūr 8,504

62 Sayadpur 8,798

63 Damonojodi 8,862

64 Krushnanandapur 8,974

65 Khandpara 9,038

66 Kumārmunda 9,043

67 Kantilo 9,181

68 Kasinagar 9,684

69 Kiri Buru 9,719

70 Bandbahāl 9,735

71 Chāndbāli 9,918

72 Kansbahal 9,923

73 Rāja Ranapur 10,001

74 Itāmāti 10,317

75 Chāmpua 10,394

76 Bānposh 10,430

77 Bramhabarada 10,721

78 Rengāli 10,867

79 Belaguntha 11,297

80 Udayagiri 11,302

81 Chikiti 11,645

82 Bālāgunda 11,708

83 Ganjām 11,747

84 Chittapāri 11,796

85 Bolānīkhodān 11,942

86 Balimila 12,008

87 Rambha 12,111

88 Athmallik 12,298

89 Pratapsasan 12,830

90 Khallikot 13,022

91 Udala 13,152

92 Digapahandi 13,190

93 Kodala 13,965

94 Kharhiāl 15,087

95 Sorada 15,117

96 Ghantapada 15,169

97 Buguda 15,176

98 Purushottampur 15,366

99 Rāmpur 15,379

100 Kuchinda 15,576

The smallest cities in Odisha (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Dadhapatna has a population of just 5,005. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,005 residents, Dadhapatna is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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