About Cuttack

Cuttack pronunciation derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kataka', which signifies a military camp or a fort or a Government seat protected by an army) is one of the oldest cities in India and the Business/Commerial Capital of Orissa. It is situated in a tongue of land formed by the Mahanadi River and its main branch the Kathajodi River at their points of bifurcation in 20.28° N 85.52° E. Its actual pronunciation is 'Katak'.

Cuttack also known as the "Millennium City", is the cultural capital of Orissa. It lies near Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark. It is more than a thousand years old (formed in 989 A.D.), and was the capital of Orissa for almost nine centuries, before Bhubaneswar was made the capital city in 1948.Cuttack along with Bhubaneswar are collectively known as the "twin cities" of Orissa. With its world famous unique filigree works in silver, ivory and brass works and textiles of woven silk and cotton, Cuttack is perhaps the grandest showroom of Orissa.