Orissa Topography

Orissa Topography is closely related to the Geography of Orissa. The east Indian state that encompasses a net area of 1,55,707 Sq. Km hugs the voluminous shores of the Bay of Bengal with a coastline that stretches for about 450 km. The state is enclosed between the states of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar and stretches across the latitudinal parallels extending between 17°49' North and 22°34' North and the longitudinal meridian that spans between f 81°27' East and 87°29' East.

The region is subject to a tropical climate that is depicted by searing hot summers, pouring monsoon rains and pleasant winters. The voluminous seas and the and the hilly terrains of the Eastern Ghats play a pivotal role in shaping the weather of Orissa. Consequently, the coastal zone is subjected to mild and pleasant climatic conditions while the Eastern Ghats are much cooler.

Orissa is drained by the Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha, Rusikulya and the Budhabalanga rivers along with their tributaries and dis tributaries. According to the physiographic conditions, the topography of Orissa is categorized into the following heads namely, the Central plateaus, the eastern Coastal Plains and the Middle Mountainous and Highlands Region. Numerous mountainous springs and hot springs gush down the mountains of Orissa. The Satpasajya, Harisankar, Chandikhole, Barunei, Badaghagara, Sanaghagara, Narayani, Nirmalajhar, Patalaganga and Nursinghanath are some of the noted hilly streams that flow through Orissa.

Several cascading waterfalls tumble down through the steep mountain tops, the hills and the rocks and prettily adorn the landscape. The Barehipani, Sanaghagara, Badaghagara, Rabandhara, Dumduma and the Joranda are some of the eminent waterfalls. The Chillika Lake and the Ansupa Lake are the two renowned lakes that dots the Orissa landscape.