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Where is Rourkela located? - Rourkela is located in the northern side of Odisha in India, It situated about 328 kilometres (204 mi) west of state capital Bhubaneswar.
Rourkela, one of India's most important industrial cities, is located in Sundergarh district of western Odisha. Rourkela lies between 22°14′57 North latitudes and 84°52′58″ East longitudes. The city of Rourkela is a well known industrial township of Odisha. The city covers an area of about 102 km2 (39 sq mi) with a population of 6 lakhs people. Rourkela Airport (IATA: RRK, ICAO: VERK) is a public airport located near Chhend Colony in Rourkela, Odisha. The city is connected through the National highway no 23 which passes through the city.
| Info | Datails |
|---|---|
| City Name | Rourkela |
| Districts | Sundargarh |
| State | Odisha |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 22°14′57″N 84°52′58″E |
| Area | 102 km2 (39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 218.23 m (715.98 ft) |
| Population | 600,000 (Rank - India 80th, Odisha 3rd) |
| Population Density | 6,504/km2 (16,850/sq mi) |
| Time Zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Language | Odia and English |
| Pincode(s) | 769001-769xxx |
| Telephone code/ STD Code | 0661 |
| Airport | Rourkela Airport (IATA: RRK) |
| National Highway | Highway NH 23 |
| Website | www.rmc.nic.in/ |
The top attractions to visit in Rourkela are: Shree Hanuman Vatika, Khandadhar Waterfall, Bada Ghagara Waterfall, Indira Gandhi Park, Vedvyas Temple, Vedvyas, Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, Rani Sati Temple, PitaMahal Dam, VIP Market, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Vaishnodevi Temple, Deer Park, Ispat Nehru Park, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Park & Open Gym, Maa Tarini Temple, Jagannath Temple, Hill top, Musical Fountain at I. G. Park, Gudguda Waterfall, Sanjivani Park, ISPAT UDYAN, Water Park section Of I.G. Park, Gutidarha waterfall