Utkal Diwas 2024: Some Facts About Odisha You Must Know

Under British rule at that time, Odisha was part of the Bengal presidency. On April 1 1936, Odisha became a state by separating itself from Bihar. Thus, the formation and establishment of separate state is celebrated every 1st of April as Utkal Divas. As we are commemorating the great event, here are some facts one should know about the state