Rourkela, Industrial city in Sundargarh district, India
Three rivers - Koel, Sankha, and Brahmani - intersect this eastern Indian city, which stands at 216 meters above sea level in northern Odisha.
The establishment of Rourkela Steel Plant in 1954 transformed this forested region into a significant industrial center through German technological collaboration.
The name originates from Sadri language, where 'Rour' means 'your' and 'Kela', derived from 'Kila', translates to 'village', reflecting local linguistic heritage.
The city maintains separate administrative structures with the Steel Township managed by SAIL and Civil Township governed by Rourkela Municipal Corporation.
The Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium and numerous sports facilities have made Rourkela a center for hockey talent development in India.
Location: Sundargarh district
Inception: March 1954
Elevation above the sea: 216 m
Shares border with: Ambikapur
GPS coordinates: 22.23093,84.86787
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
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