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🏛️ Government & Leaders

Read ministers’ names, positions and departments right here. Open a section below to explore.

Page updated: 12 October 2026. Each list shows the date or basis of its source; appointments and portfolios can change.

🌼 Odisha — Governor & Complete Council of Ministers · Tap to Open / Close

Newly appointed Governor (Governor-designate): Shri Braj Mohan Ram

Appointment announced: 12 October 2026. He succeeds Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati.

Checked: 15 October 2026. The appointment takes effect when he assumes charge. An oath-taking / assumption-of-office date has not been confirmed here. Source: President of India — official appointment announcement, 12 October 2026.

16 members: Chief Minister, 2 Deputy Chief Ministers, 8 Cabinet Ministers and 5 Ministers of State with Independent Charge.

NamePositionDepartments / Portfolios
Mohan Charan MajhiChief MinisterHome; General Administration & Public Grievance; Finance; Information & Public Relations; Water Resources; Planning & Convergence
Kanak Vardhan Singh DeoDeputy Chief MinisterAgriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment; Energy
Pravati ParidaDeputy Chief MinisterWomen & Child Development; Mission Shakti; Tourism
Suresh PujariCabinet MinisterRevenue & Disaster Management
Rabinarayan NaikCabinet MinisterPanchayati Raj & Drinking Water; Rural Development
Nityananda GondCabinet MinisterSchool & Mass Education; ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare; Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Krushna Chandra PatraCabinet MinisterFood Supplies & Consumer Welfare; Science & Technology
Prithiviraj HarichandanCabinet MinisterLaw; Works; Excise
Mukesh MahalingCabinet MinisterHealth & Family Welfare; Electronics & Information Technology; Parliamentary Affairs
Bibhuti Bhusan JenaCabinet MinisterCommerce & Transport; Steel & Mines
Krushna Chandra MahapatraCabinet MinisterHousing & Urban Development; Public Enterprises
Ganesh Ram Singh KhuntiaMinister of State (Independent Charge)Forest, Environment & Climate Change; Labour & Employees’ State Insurance
Suryabanshi SurajMinister of State (Independent Charge)Higher Education; Sports & Youth Services; Odia Language, Literature & Culture
Pradeep Bal SamantaMinister of State (Independent Charge)Cooperation; Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts
Gokulananda MallikMinister of State (Independent Charge)Fisheries & Animal Resources Development; Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Sampad Chandra SwainMinister of State (Independent Charge)Industries; Skill Development & Technical Education

Source: Odisha Legislative Assembly, Council of Ministers and Governor directories; accessed 12 October 2026. The directory does not state a portfolio revision date.

🇮🇳 India — President, Vice President & Complete Union Council · Tap to Open / Close

President: Droupadi Murmu
Vice President: C. P. Radhakrishnan
Prime Minister: Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister also holds Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy, Space, important policy issues and portfolios not assigned to another minister.

69 members including the Prime Minister: 29 Cabinet Ministers, 5 Ministers of State with Independent Charge and 34 Ministers of State.

Cabinet Ministers

MinisterPortfolios
Raj Nath SinghDefence
Amit ShahHome Affairs; Cooperation
Nitin Jairam GadkariRoad Transport & Highways
Jagat Prakash NaddaHealth & Family Welfare; Chemicals & Fertilizers
Shivraj Singh ChouhanAgriculture & Farmers Welfare; Rural Development
Nirmala SitharamanFinance; Corporate Affairs
Subrahmanyam JaishankarExternal Affairs
Manohar LalHousing & Urban Affairs; Power
H. D. KumaraswamyHeavy Industries; Steel
Piyush GoyalCommerce & Industry
Jitan Ram ManjhiMicro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh)Panchayati Raj; Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Sarbananda SonowalPorts, Shipping & Waterways
Virendra KumarSocial Justice & Empowerment
Kinjarapu Rammohan NaiduCivil Aviation
Pralhad JoshiConsumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; New & Renewable Energy; Education
Jual OramTribal Affairs
Giriraj SinghTextiles
Ashwini VaishnawRailways; Information & Broadcasting; Electronics & Information Technology
Jyotiraditya M. ScindiaCommunications; Development of North Eastern Region
Bhupender YadavEnvironment, Forest & Climate Change
Gajendra Singh ShekhawatCulture; Tourism
Annpurna DeviWomen & Child Development
Kiren RijijuParliamentary Affairs; Minority Affairs
Hardeep Singh PuriPetroleum & Natural Gas
Mansukh MandaviyaLabour & Employment; Youth Affairs & Sports
G. Kishan ReddyCoal; Mines
Chirag PaswanFood Processing Industries
C. R. PatilJal Shakti

Ministers of State — Independent Charge

MinisterResponsibilities
Rao Inderjit SinghIndependent charge: Statistics & Programme Implementation; Planning. Minister of State: Culture
Jitendra SinghIndependent charge: Science & Technology; Earth Sciences. Minister of State: PM’s Office; Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions; Atomic Energy; Space
Arjun Ram MeghwalIndependent charge: Law & Justice. Minister of State: Parliamentary Affairs
Prataprao JadhavIndependent charge: Ayush. Minister of State: Health & Family Welfare
Jayant ChaudharyIndependent charge: Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. Minister of State: Education

Ministers of State

MinisterMinistries / Departments
Jitin PrasadaCommerce & Industry; Electronics & Information Technology
Shripad Yesso NaikPower; New & Renewable Energy
Pankaj ChaudharyFinance
Krishan PalCooperation
Ramdas AthawaleSocial Justice & Empowerment
Ram Nath ThakurAgriculture & Farmers Welfare
Nityanand RaiHome Affairs
Anupriya PatelHealth & Family Welfare; Chemicals & Fertilizers
V. SomannaJal Shakti; Railways
Chandra Sekhar PemmasaniRural Development; Communications
S. P. Singh BaghelFisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying; Panchayati Raj
Shobha KarandlajeMicro, Small & Medium Enterprises; Labour & Employment
Kirtivardhan SinghEnvironment, Forest & Climate Change; External Affairs
B. L. VermaConsumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; Social Justice & Empowerment
Shantanu ThakurPorts, Shipping & Waterways
Suresh GopiPetroleum & Natural Gas; Tourism
L. MuruganInformation & Broadcasting; Parliamentary Affairs
Ajay TamtaRoad Transport & Highways
Bandi Sanjay KumarHome Affairs
Kamlesh PaswanRural Development
Bhagirath ChoudharyAgriculture & Farmers Welfare
Satish Chandra DubeyCoal; Mines
Sanjay SethDefence
Durgadas UikeyTribal Affairs
Raksha Nikhil KhadseYouth Affairs & Sports
Sukanta MajumdarEducation; Development of North Eastern Region
Savitri ThakurWomen & Child Development
Tokhan SahuHousing & Urban Affairs
Raj Bhushan ChoudharyJal Shakti
Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa VarmaHeavy Industries; Steel
Harsh MalhotraCorporate Affairs; Road Transport & Highways
Nimuben Jayantibhai BambhaniyaConsumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Murlidhar MoholCooperation; Civil Aviation
Pabitra MargheritaExternal Affairs; Textiles

Portfolio source: Prime Minister’s Office, official list dated 25 July 2026; accessed 12 October 2026. President and Vice President names checked against their official websites. This is the dated published list, rather than a claim of automatic live updates.

🌍 World — Leaders of 25 Selected Countries · Tap to Open / Close

A country-wise GK reference to selected Presidents, Prime Ministers and other government leaders. This covers 25 countries, rather than every country or every national cabinet.

CountryOfficeLeader
AustraliaPrime MinisterAnthony Albanese
BhutanPrime MinisterTshering Tobgay
BrazilPresidentLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva
CanadaPrime MinisterMark Carney
ChinaPresident / PremierXi Jinping / Li Qiang
EgyptPresidentAbdel Fattah el-Sisi
FrancePresident / Prime MinisterEmmanuel Macron / Sébastien Lecornu
GermanyChancellorFriedrich Merz
IndonesiaPresidentPrabowo Subianto
ItalyPrime MinisterGiorgia Meloni
JapanPrime MinisterSanae Takaichi
KenyaPresidentWilliam Ruto
MalaysiaPrime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim
MaldivesPresidentMohamed Muizzu
MexicoPresidentClaudia Sheinbaum
NepalPrime MinisterBalen Shah
New ZealandPrime MinisterChristopher Luxon
PakistanPrime MinisterShehbaz Sharif
RussiaPresidentVladimir Putin
SingaporePrime MinisterLawrence Wong
South AfricaPresidentCyril Ramaphosa
Sri LankaPresidentAnura Kumara Dissanayake
SwitzerlandPresidentGuy Parmelin
United KingdomPrime MinisterAndy Burnham
United StatesPresidentDonald J. Trump

Sources consulted 12 October 2026: current heads-of-state and government reference; GOV.UK for the UK Prime Minister; White House for the US President; President of India for the Swiss President; PMO India for the Malaysian Prime Minister. World leaders are a dated reference and can change.

EXPLORE · UNDERSTAND · TRY

Odisha, India & the World

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Explore printable activities alongside the lessons below.

Choose a place to discover, build your general knowledge, or try a useful everyday skill. Tap a topic card to open its lesson and activity. Simple English activities for primary learners, with adult support where needed.

Odisha: Explore a Topic

Explore all 30 Odisha districts · Tap to explore

Tap a district name to open its headquarters and learning activity.

30 places to explore

Angul
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Angul.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Angul is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Angul on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Balangir
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Balangir.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Balangir is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Balangir on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Balasore
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Balasore.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Balasore is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Balasore on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Bargarh
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Bargarh.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Bargarh is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Bargarh on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Bhadrak
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Bhadrak.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Bhadrak is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Bhadrak on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Boudh
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Boudh.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Boudh is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Boudh on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Cuttack
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Cuttack.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Cuttack is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Cuttack on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Deogarh
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Deogarh.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Deogarh is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Deogarh on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Dhenkanal
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Dhenkanal.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Dhenkanal is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Dhenkanal on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Gajapati
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Paralakhemundi.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Gajapati is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Gajapati on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Ganjam
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Chhatrapur.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Ganjam is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Ganjam on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Jagatsinghpur
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Jagatsinghpur.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Jagatsinghpur is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Jagatsinghpur on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Jajpur
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Jajpur.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Jajpur is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Jajpur on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Jharsuguda
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Jharsuguda.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Jharsuguda is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Jharsuguda on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Kalahandi
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Bhawanipatna.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Kalahandi is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Kalahandi on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Kandhamal
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Phulbani.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Kandhamal is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Kandhamal on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Kendrapara
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Kendrapara.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Kendrapara is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Kendrapara on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Kendujhar (Keonjhar)
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Keonjhar.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Kendujhar (Keonjhar) is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Kendujhar (Keonjhar) on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Khordha
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Khordha.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Khordha is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Khordha on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Koraput
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Koraput.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Koraput is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Koraput on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Malkangiri
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Malkangiri.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Malkangiri is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Malkangiri on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Mayurbhanj
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Baripada.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Mayurbhanj is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Mayurbhanj on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Nabarangpur
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Nabarangpur.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Nabarangpur is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Nabarangpur on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Nayagarh
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Nayagarh.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Nayagarh is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Nayagarh on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Nuapada
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Nuapada.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Nuapada is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Nuapada on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Puri
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Puri.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Puri is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Puri on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Rayagada
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Rayagada.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Rayagada is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Rayagada on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Sambalpur
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Sambalpur.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Sambalpur is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Sambalpur on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Subarnapur (Sonepur)
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Sonepur.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Subarnapur (Sonepur) is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Subarnapur (Sonepur) on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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Sundargarh
ODISHA · DISTRICT

District headquarters: Sundargarh.

A district is an administrative part of a state. Sundargarh is one of Odisha’s 30 districts.

Map activity: Find Sundargarh on an Odisha district map. Write the name of one neighbouring district and locate its headquarters.

Local discovery: With a teacher or family member, learn about one river, festival, craft or important place in this district. Make a drawing and add two sentences.

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References: Government of Odisha · District reference table

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Districts

Odisha is divided into districts. Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Cuttack and Puri are district names. Your village or town belongs to a district.

Try it: Write your village or town, block and district. Find your district on an Odisha map.

Rivers

The Mahanadi is an important river of Odisha. Hirakud Dam is built across it near Sambalpur. Rivers provide water and support plants, animals and people.

Try it: Draw a river flowing past a village. Mark two ways people use its water. Discuss why rubbish should never go into a river.

Festivals & Culture

Odisha has many traditions. Ratha Jatra is associated with Puri. Nuakhai is a harvest festival celebrated in western Odisha. Odissi and Sambalpuri folk traditions are part of its cultural richness.

Try it: Draw a festival celebrated in your area. Write its name and describe one tradition you enjoy.

Famous Places

Bhubaneswar is Odisha’s capital. Puri is known for the Jagannath Temple. Konark is known for the Sun Temple. Chilika is a brackish-water lagoon.

Try it: Choose one place, find it on a map and make a travel card with its name, a drawing and one fact.

Odisha Facts & Local Discovery

Odia is widely spoken in Odisha. The state lies on India’s eastern coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Many communities, languages and landscapes make it diverse.

Try it: Ask an elder about a local place, craft or tradition. Record three things you learn in words or pictures.

DISCOVER OUR COUNTRY

Know India

All 28 states & 8 Union Territories · Tap to explore

Explore all 36 places. Seasonal capitals and administrative centres are noted where relevant.

36 places to explore

Andhra Pradesh
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Amaravati.

Andhra Pradesh is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Andhra Pradesh on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Arunachal Pradesh
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Itanagar.

Arunachal Pradesh is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Arunachal Pradesh on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Assam
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Dispur.

Assam is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Assam on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Bihar
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Patna.

Bihar is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Bihar on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Chhattisgarh
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Raipur.

Chhattisgarh is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Chhattisgarh on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Goa
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Panaji.

Goa is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Goa on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Gujarat
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Gandhinagar.

Gujarat is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Gujarat on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Haryana
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Chandigarh.

Haryana is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Haryana on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Himachal Pradesh
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Shimla; Dharamshala (winter).

Himachal Pradesh is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Himachal Pradesh on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Jharkhand
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Ranchi.

Jharkhand is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Jharkhand on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Karnataka
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Bengaluru.

Karnataka is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Karnataka on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Kerala
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram.

Kerala is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Kerala on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Madhya Pradesh
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Bhopal.

Madhya Pradesh is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Madhya Pradesh on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Maharashtra
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Mumbai; Nagpur (winter legislature).

Maharashtra is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Maharashtra on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Manipur
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Imphal.

Manipur is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Manipur on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Meghalaya
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Shillong.

Meghalaya is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Meghalaya on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Mizoram
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Aizawl.

Mizoram is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Mizoram on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Nagaland
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Kohima.

Nagaland is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Nagaland on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Odisha
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Bhubaneswar.

Odisha is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Odisha on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Punjab
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Chandigarh.

Punjab is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Punjab on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Rajasthan
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Jaipur.

Rajasthan is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Rajasthan on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Sikkim
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Gangtok.

Sikkim is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Sikkim on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Tamil Nadu
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Chennai.

Tamil Nadu is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Tamil Nadu on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Telangana
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Hyderabad.

Telangana is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Telangana on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Tripura
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Agartala.

Tripura is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Tripura on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Uttar Pradesh
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Uttar Pradesh on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Uttarakhand
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Dehradun; Gairsain (summer).

Uttarakhand is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate Uttarakhand on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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West Bengal
INDIA · STATE

Capital: Kolkata.

West Bengal is a state of India. A state contains districts; its capital is a city where important government offices are based.

Try it: Locate West Bengal on an India map, then mark its capital. Make a matching card for this state and its capital.

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
INDIA · UNION TERRITORY

Capital / administrative centre: Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair).

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union Territory of India.

Try it: Find this Union Territory on an India map. Is it on the mainland or made up of islands? Compare its location with Odisha.

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Chandigarh
INDIA · UNION TERRITORY

Capital / administrative centre: Chandigarh.

Chandigarh is a Union Territory of India.

Try it: Find this Union Territory on an India map. Is it on the mainland or made up of islands? Compare its location with Odisha.

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Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
INDIA · UNION TERRITORY

Capital / administrative centre: Daman.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is a Union Territory of India.

Try it: Find this Union Territory on an India map. Is it on the mainland or made up of islands? Compare its location with Odisha.

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Delhi (NCT)
INDIA · UNION TERRITORY

Capital / administrative centre: New Delhi.

Delhi (NCT) is a Union Territory of India.

Try it: Find this Union Territory on an India map. Is it on the mainland or made up of islands? Compare its location with Odisha.

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Jammu and Kashmir
INDIA · UNION TERRITORY

Capital / administrative centre: Srinagar (summer); Jammu (winter).

Jammu and Kashmir is a Union Territory of India.

Try it: Find this Union Territory on an India map. Is it on the mainland or made up of islands? Compare its location with Odisha.

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Ladakh
INDIA · UNION TERRITORY

Capital / administrative centre: Leh and Kargil (administrative centres).

Ladakh is a Union Territory of India.

Try it: Find this Union Territory on an India map. Is it on the mainland or made up of islands? Compare its location with Odisha.

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Lakshadweep
INDIA · UNION TERRITORY

Capital / administrative centre: Kavaratti.

Lakshadweep is a Union Territory of India.

Try it: Find this Union Territory on an India map. Is it on the mainland or made up of islands? Compare its location with Odisha.

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Puducherry
INDIA · UNION TERRITORY

Capital / administrative centre: Puducherry.

Puducherry is a Union Territory of India.

Try it: Find this Union Territory on an India map. Is it on the mainland or made up of islands? Compare its location with Odisha.

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References: National Portal of India · Capital reference table · Uttarakhand capitals · Andaman & Nicobar

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Places, capitals, culture and heritage — learn a little, then explore for yourself.

Our country & its places

India is in Asia. New Delhi is its capital. The Himalayas lie in the north, and the Indian Ocean lies to the south. The Arabian Sea is to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east.

Try it: On an India map, find Odisha. Label the two seas and the ocean. Use the Maps & Geography section below for direction practice.

States, cities & capitals

A state and its capital city are different kinds of places. For example: Odisha — Bhubaneswar; West Bengal — Kolkata; Rajasthan — Jaipur; Maharashtra — Mumbai; Tamil Nadu — Chennai.

Try it: Make five matching cards. Put state names on one set and capital names on another. Match each pair.

People, languages & culture

People across India speak many languages and celebrate different traditions. Odia, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and English are some languages used in India. Respecting different languages helps us learn from one another.

Try it: Learn a greeting in another language from a friend or teacher. Draw a food, dress or festival from your own community.

Our shared heritage

The Taj Mahal is in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Sun Temple is at Konark, Odisha. Monuments help us learn about history, art and the people who built them.

Try it: Choose a monument. Write its name and location, draw it, and explain one reason we should protect it.

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EXPLORE BEYOND OUR BORDERS

Know the World

Explore countries around the world · Tap to explore

33 country profiles to begin your world journey. Tap a country for its capital, region and map activity. Oceania is a region including Australia, New Zealand and Pacific islands.

33 places to explore

Australia
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Canberra.

World region: Oceania.

Try it: Find Australia on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Bangladesh
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Dhaka.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find Bangladesh on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Bhutan
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Thimphu.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find Bhutan on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Brazil
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Brasília.

World region: South America.

Try it: Find Brazil on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Canada
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Ottawa.

World region: North America.

Try it: Find Canada on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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China
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Beijing.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find China on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Egypt
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Cairo.

World region: Africa (mostly).

Try it: Find Egypt on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Fiji
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Suva.

World region: Oceania.

Try it: Find Fiji on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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France
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Paris.

World region: Europe.

Try it: Find France on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Germany
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Berlin.

World region: Europe.

Try it: Find Germany on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Greece
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Athens.

World region: Europe.

Try it: Find Greece on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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India
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: New Delhi.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find India on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Italy
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Rome.

World region: Europe.

Try it: Find Italy on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Japan
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Tokyo.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find Japan on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Kenya
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Nairobi.

World region: Africa.

Try it: Find Kenya on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Malaysia
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Kuala Lumpur.

World region: Asia.

Kuala Lumpur is the national capital; Putrajaya is the federal administrative centre.

Try it: Find Malaysia on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Maldives
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Malé.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find Maldives on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Mexico
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Mexico City.

World region: North America.

Try it: Find Mexico on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Nepal
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Kathmandu.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find Nepal on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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New Zealand
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Wellington.

World region: Oceania.

Try it: Find New Zealand on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Nigeria
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Abuja.

World region: Africa.

Try it: Find Nigeria on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Pakistan
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Islamabad.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find Pakistan on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Russia
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Moscow.

World region: Europe and Asia.

Try it: Find Russia on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Singapore
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Singapore.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find Singapore on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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South Africa
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Pretoria (executive); Cape Town (legislative); Bloemfontein (judicial).

World region: Africa.

Try it: Find South Africa on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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South Korea
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Seoul.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find South Korea on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Spain
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Madrid.

World region: Europe.

Try it: Find Spain on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Sri Lanka
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

World region: Asia.

Colombo is an important commercial city; Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital.

Try it: Find Sri Lanka on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Thailand
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Bangkok.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find Thailand on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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United Arab Emirates
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Abu Dhabi.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find United Arab Emirates on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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United Kingdom
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: London.

World region: Europe.

Try it: Find United Kingdom on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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United States
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Washington, D.C..

World region: North America.

Try it: Find United States on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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Vietnam
WORLD · COUNTRY

Capital: Hanoi.

World region: Asia.

Try it: Find Vietnam on a world map. Make a country-and-capital card, then compare its location with India. Name a nearby country or body of water.

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References: World capital reference table

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Continents, oceans, countries, landmarks and living things.

Continents & oceans

In the common seven-continent model, the continents are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia. The five commonly recognised oceans are Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic.

Try it: Find Asia and India on a globe or world map. Colour land and water differently, then label one continent and one ocean.

Countries & capitals

A continent contains countries, and a capital is a city. Try these pairs: France — Paris; Japan — Tokyo; Nepal — Kathmandu; Bangladesh — Dhaka; Australia — Canberra.

Try it: Make a country-and-capital matching game. Locate any two of these countries on a world map.

Landmarks around the world

The Eiffel Tower is in Paris, France. The Great Wall is in China. The Pyramids of Giza are in Egypt. Every place has stories worth discovering.

Try it: Create a pretend travel postcard: draw a landmark, name its country and write two things you would like to learn about it.

One Earth, many habitats

A habitat is a place where a living thing lives. Forests, deserts, grasslands and oceans offer different conditions. Animals and plants have features that help them survive where they live.

Try it: Draw a camel in a desert and a fish in water. Explain one feature that helps each animal live in its habitat.

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Kids GK

Think first, then tap to check your answer.

How many days are in a week?
KIDS · READ & REVEAL

Seven. Name the days in order, starting with Monday.

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Which sense organ helps us hear?
KIDS · READ & REVEAL

Our ears. Close your eyes and name three sounds around you.

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What do roots do for a plant?
KIDS · READ & REVEAL

Roots help anchor a plant and take up water and minerals from the soil.

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What is half of ten?
KIDS · READ & REVEAL

Five. Share ten counters equally between two learners.

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Science & Inventions

Scientists ask questions
SCIENCE

Scientists observe, compare, test ideas and use evidence. Marie Curie studied radioactivity. C. V. Raman studied the scattering of light.

Try it: Compare a dry leaf and a fresh leaf. Record their colour, texture and shape. Describe what you can observe.

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How inventions improve
DESIGN & INVENTIONS

An invention solves a problem in a new way. Many inventions develop through the work of several people over time.

Try it: Design a cardboard pencil holder. Draw a plan, build it, test whether it stands, and improve your design.

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Fun Learning

Number detective
MATHS PUZZLE

I am greater than 10, less than 20, and I have 4 ones. What number am I?

Reveal the answer

14. Make your own place-value riddle for a friend.

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Word hunt
LANGUAGE GAME

Find five objects in your classroom. Name each object, describe it with an adjective, then use it in a sentence.

Example: pencil → long pencil → I write with a long pencil.

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SMALL ACTIVITIES · USEFUL SKILLS

More to Learn & Try

Science & Nature

Observe before you explain. Plants need water, air and light to grow. Water can be solid ice, liquid water or water vapour. When water vapour cools, it can form liquid droplets.

Try it: Place a cold glass of water on a tray. Observe the outside after a few minutes. The droplets form when water vapour in the surrounding air cools. Describe what changed.

Maths & Thinking

Look for patterns, compare quantities and explain your method. A number pattern can follow a rule: 2, 4, 6, 8 increases by 2 each time.

Try it: Continue 2, 4, 6, 8, __, __. Use 12 bottle caps to make equal groups of 2, 3 and 4. How many groups do you get?

Reading & Vocabulary

Read a short passage aloud, notice unfamiliar words and use the surrounding sentences to understand them. Retelling helps you check what you understood.

Try it: Read a story. Find three new words, write one sentence with each, then retell the beginning, middle and end in your own words.

Everyday Life Skills

Useful habits include washing hands with soap before eating, saving water, keeping shared spaces clean and asking a trusted adult for help. Online, keep passwords and personal information private.

Try it: Make a five-picture daily-habits chart. Practise saying: ‘I need help.’ Name two trusted adults you can go to.

Creative Learning & Low-cost STEM

You can explore ideas with paper, leaves, cardboard and reused containers. A design improves when you test it and make changes.

Try it: Bridge challenge: support a sheet of paper between two books placed close together. Add bottle caps one at a time. Fold the paper and test again. Which shape holds more?

Care for Our Environment

Reduce waste by using only what you need. Reuse suitable materials, sort waste with an adult, and protect plants and animals around you.

Try it: Do a classroom nature walk. Draw three plants or animals you notice. Pick one action to keep their surroundings clean.

Maths activity: check your results

The next numbers are 10 and 12. Twelve bottle caps make 6 groups of 2, 4 groups of 3 or 3 groups of 4. Explain your answer by showing the groups.

Choose your level: Classes 1–2: point, name and draw with adult help. Classes 3–5: read, label, compare and explain.

Reena’s Learning Corner · Explore at your pace

Learning Corner.
A world to explore.

Read a map. Discover Odisha. Ask a question. Try an activity. Small discoveries make learning memorable.

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Odisha · India · World · GK · Science · Activities

Pick a corner

What will you discover today?

Start with a short lesson, explore an idea, then check what you have learnt.

Map-reading activity

Maps & Geography

Learn directions, understand symbols and practise reading a neighbourhood map.

Explore this corner
Start with directions

GK & Current Affairs

Build everyday knowledge with simple explanations and questions to think about.

Explore this corner
Odisha discovery

Know Odisha

Meet our state’s places and heritage, and share a discovery from your own district.

Explore this corner
5 practice questions

Quiz & Practice

Try five short questions, then reveal the answers and check your understanding.

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1 Read & explore2 Try an activity3 Check & share

Maps & Geography

Explore places, practise map skills and discover the world around us.

My First Map: Read the Neighbourhood

Class 3–5 · Map-reading activity. This is an imaginary neighbourhood, drawn for practice.

SchoolParkLibraryHomesN ↑WES

Try it: Which place is east of the school? Which place is south of the park? Name the place west of the homes.

Show answers

1. Park. 2. Homes. 3. Library.

Make your own: Draw a map of your classroom. Add a title, a north arrow and a key for the symbols you use.

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GK & Current Affairs

LITTLE QUESTIONS · BIG DISCOVERIES

How much do you know?

Explore India, Odisha and the world through 55 simple questions. Think of your answer, then tap a question to reveal it.

English · Primary learners · Facts checked: 11 October 2026

20 EASY QUESTIONS · READ & REVEAL

Know India

Our country, its symbols and important days.

01What is the capital of India?

Answer: New Delhi.

02In which continent is India located?

Answer: Asia. India is in South Asia.

03What is the currency of India?

Answer: The Indian rupee (INR).

04How many states does India have?

Answer: 28 states, as checked on 11 October 2026.

05How many Union Territories does India have?

Answer: 8 Union Territories, as checked on 11 October 2026.

06Which is India’s national animal?

Answer: The tiger.

07Which is India’s national bird?

Answer: The Indian peacock.

08What is India’s national anthem?

Answer: Jana Gana Mana.

09Who composed Jana Gana Mana?

Answer: Rabindranath Tagore.

10What is India’s national song?

Answer: Vande Mataram.

11What are the three main bands of the Indian flag?

Answer: Saffron, white and green, from top to bottom.

12Which colour is at the top of the Indian flag?

Answer: Saffron.

13Which colour is in the middle of the Indian flag?

Answer: White.

14Which colour is at the bottom of the Indian flag?

Answer: Green.

15What is the wheel in the centre of the Indian flag called?

Answer: The Ashoka Chakra.

16How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra have?

Answer: 24 spokes.

17What colour is the Ashoka Chakra on the flag?

Answer: Navy blue.

18When do we celebrate Independence Day?

Answer: 15 August. India became independent on 15 August 1947.

19When do we celebrate Republic Day?

Answer: 26 January. India became a republic on 26 January 1950.

20Which ocean lies to the south of India?

Answer: The Indian Ocean.

15 EASY QUESTIONS · READ & REVEAL

Know Odisha

Discover places, nature and traditions close to home.

01What is the capital of Odisha?

Answer: Bhubaneswar.

02Which language is widely spoken in Odisha?

Answer: Odia. Many other languages are also spoken in the state.

03On which coast of India is Odisha located?

Answer: The eastern coast, along the Bay of Bengal.

04How many districts does Odisha have?

Answer: 30 districts, as checked on 11 October 2026.

05In which year did Odisha become a separate province?

Answer: 1936.

06Which city was the capital when Odisha became a separate province?

Answer: Cuttack, also known as Kataka.

07In which city is the famous Jagannath Temple?

Answer: Puri.

08Where is the famous Sun Temple in Odisha?

Answer: Konark.

09To which deity is the Konark Sun Temple dedicated?

Answer: Surya, the Sun God.

10What is the famous chariot festival associated with Puri?

Answer: Ratha Jatra, also called Rath Yatra.

11Which famous lagoon in Odisha is a winter home for migratory birds?

Answer: Chilika.

12Is Chilika a freshwater lake or a brackish-water lagoon?

Answer: A brackish-water lagoon. Brackish water contains a mixture of fresh water and salt water.

13Across which river is Hirakud Dam built?

Answer: The Mahanadi River, near Sambalpur.

14In which district is Similipal located?

Answer: Mayurbhanj district.

15Which town in Odisha is famous for applique craft?

Answer: Pipili. Applique uses pieces of fabric stitched onto a larger cloth.

20 EASY QUESTIONS · READ & REVEAL

Know the World

Travel through continents, oceans, famous landmarks and our home planet. Think first, then tap a question to reveal its answer.

English · Primary learners · Facts checked: 11 October 2026

01How many continents are there in the common seven-continent model?

Answer: Seven. Different places sometimes use other continent models.

02Can you name the seven continents?

Answer: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia.

03How many oceans are commonly recognised today?

Answer: Five. These are connected parts of one global ocean.

04Can you name the five oceans?

Answer: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic.

05Which is the largest ocean?

Answer: The Pacific Ocean.

06Which is the smallest ocean?

Answer: The Arctic Ocean.

07What is the name of our home planet?

Answer: Earth.

08Which planet is third from the Sun?

Answer: Earth.

09What is Earth’s natural satellite called?

Answer: The Moon. A natural satellite moves around a planet.

10What is the imaginary line around the middle of Earth called?

Answer: The Equator.

11Which two halves does the Equator divide Earth into?

Answer: The Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.

12What is the northernmost point on Earth called?

Answer: The North Pole.

13What is the southernmost point on Earth called?

Answer: The South Pole.

14Why do we have day and night?

Answer: Earth spins. The side facing the Sun has daytime; the side facing away has nighttime.

15About how long does Earth take to make one full spin?

Answer: About 24 hours, or one day.

16About how long does Earth take to travel once around the Sun?

Answer: About 365 days, or one year.

17In which country is the Great Wall?

Answer: China.

18In which city and country is the Eiffel Tower?

Answer: Paris, France.

19In which country are the Pyramids of Giza?

Answer: Egypt.

20In which city and country is the Taj Mahal?

Answer: Agra, India.

Explore the sources:
Continents & oceansNOAA ocean factsNASA Earth for childrenUNESCO landmarksEiffel Tower location

Simple general knowledge and current information for curious learners.

Four Directions, One Easy Start

The four main directions are north, south, east and west. Opposite pairs are north–south and east–west.

A map’s key explains its symbols. A direction arrow helps you orient the map. A scale shows how distance on the map relates to distance on the ground.

Think: Why is it helpful to include a key when you draw a map for a friend?

Minister lists will show an “Updated on” date when published.

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Know Odisha

Learn about our state, its people, places, nature and culture.

Discover Odisha: A Place to Begin

Capital: Bhubaneswar.

Explore: Odisha has a rich tradition of temples, art and architecture. The caves of Khandagiri and Udaygiri are examples of its heritage.

Your activity: Write your district and village or town. Draw one local place you would like a visitor to see. Add two sentences explaining why it is special.

Sources: Government of Odisha · Land and People

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Quiz & Practice

Turn knowledge into practice with child-friendly questions and activities.

Quick Map & Odisha Practice

  1. Name the capital of Odisha.
  2. Which direction is opposite east?
  3. What does a map’s key explain?
  4. In the neighbourhood map above, what is north of the library?
  5. Draw a north arrow and label all four main directions.
Check the answers

1. Bhubaneswar. 2. West. 3. The meanings of map symbols. 4. The school. 5. North above, south below, east to the right and west to the left, with north pointing up.

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