
the eastern coast of peninsular India. The land surface of Orissa varies greatly in elevation and altitude. From rugged hilly terrains to white frothy beaches Orissa is state with delightful variation. Geographical area of the state is 1,55,707 square kilometres.As understood from the history of the state the geographical location of Orissa led to assimilation of races and culture pf Aryans and Dravidians. Orissa is predominatly a rural soceity where traditional calues are still intact. In the race of modern times Oriyas have still been able to keep their relationship with humanity and nature.
Orissa has a high concentration of Hindus. Though sizeable number of followers of Islam and Christianity are also found in Orissa. A land of religious tolerance where people from all religions live in true spirit of brotherhood and harmony.
Caste system is prevalent in Orissa though the rigidness is confined to tural areas.
Peope from Orissa firmly believe in the family life and joint family system is still in rural as well as to some extent in urban areas. The soceity follows the patrilineal form of inheritance. Hindus of Orissa are governed by the Mitakshara system of law.
From: Web of Resident Commissioner-ORISSA

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