Detail Factual Overview

Geography:

• Location: Eastern India, bordered by West Bengal (NE), Jharkhand (N), Chhattisgarh (W), Andhra Pradesh (S), and the Bay of Bengal (E).
• Major Rivers: Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha, Rushikulya.
• Mountains: Eastern Ghats, with highest peak being Deomali (1,672 m) in Koraput district.
• Climate: Tropical savanna – hot summers, moderate to heavy monsoon, mild winters.