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Which major cities of Odisha are located in the northwestern part of the state?
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Jagannatha temple, Puri, Odisha, India.
In the state of Odisha, the major cities located in the northwestern region are Sambalpur and Raurkela.1
While many of the state's other major urban centers—such as Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Brahmapur, and Puri—are situated within the coastal region, Sambalpur and Raurkela are distinct for their northwestern inland location. Sambalpur, in particular, is situated in a lowland valley along the Mahanadi River and serves as an important commercial center.12