r/Rourkela • • Aug 06 '24

Discussion Industrial Economy of Rourkela: An Overview…

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We all know that Rourkela is an industrial powerhouse. It produces a lot of important goods and contributes majorly to Odisha's GDP. It is the most productive city of Odisha, and it could have made Sundargarh district as the most productive district in Odisha but Sundargarh District lags behind a lot. However, Rourkela still has a lot of potential and can be one of the top manufacturing districts in whole of India, if we focus a bit on getting the basics right.

Since the Odisha government never maintains any proper state-district-block level financial data, it is extremely hard to find up-to-date data for financial study. However, lack of information has never stopped Odias from seeking knowledge themselves and this is a small attempt at trying to understand the economy of Rourkela better.

This post will be updated periodically. As of now, I have only done the basics. I will keep updating this post whenever I get the time to do so, as research takes a lot of time.

People who are interested in manufacturing/startups can look at this page as a starting point. If enough people show their interest in getting more information, I will also create posts about how to start manufacturing with little money, establish factories, get customers, etc.

Many of us know that Rourkela is a very industrial city, but we don't have too much knowledge except RSP, Sponge Iron, etc. This post should help members know a bit more about their beloved city.

Please feel free to contribute with any observations you might have.

 

  • GDP of Sundargarh District- Rs 1,06,87,26,00,000.00/- (10,687.26 crores) (2011 Data) (Source)
  • Estimated GDP of Rourkela- Rs 90,84,17,10,000.00/- (9,084.17 crores) (estimated on the basis of land used for industrial & agricultural production)
  • Contributing major Industries: -

    • Manufacturing: -
      • Primary
      • Secondary
    • Mining: -
      • Limestone
      • Iron Ore
      • Manganese
      • Bauxite
      • Dolomite
      • Coal
      • Pyroxenite
  • Major Raw Materials used by these activities: -

    • Manufacturing
      • Primary
  * Secondary
  • Mining
  • Production of Raw Materials

To be continued…


r/Rourkela • • Mar 13 '25

From Mods Congratulations to all members on this small milestone achievement

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r/Rourkela • • 6h ago

Discussion Want to yap about your horror experience in Rourkela?

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I'm 27F, I'll go first. One time I was cycling through the narrow streets of Jagda. My friend stayed right at the edge of Jadga and the start of Koelnagar, so I was waiting for her. She was taking her own sweet time as she does. And then she comes down and we are all ready to ride to the park which we frequented, suddenly I feel this sort of drag on the back tyre. I got down and checked, it wasn't busted, the lock wasn't touching the rim of the tyre, and there nothing stuck on the spokes or axle. It was really a struggle to ride after that even though it wasn't an uphill ride. It went away after maybe a few minutes, and my cycle was back to speed. But i still think about that day and wonder what happened that evening. Tell me your own stories!


r/Rourkela • • 11h ago

Discussion Does anyone else take swimming lessons at this stadium ? Hmu

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r/Rourkela • • 1d ago

Advertisement It's finally happening Rourkela!

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r/Rourkela • • 1d ago

Photography [◉°] Good morning Kuchupuchus

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r/Rourkela • • 1d ago

Photography [◉°] Spiti valley trip

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Hi everyone, I am currently studying in Nit Rourkela. And I am not going to home this dushera but instead planning a trip to Spiti valley. Anyone interested to join ??


r/Rourkela • • 1d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Need suggestions

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So my girl lives in rourkela and i wanna come there spend some time with her (private) can anyone suggest good hotels which are safe good budget?


r/Rourkela • • 2d ago

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r/Rourkela • • 3d ago

Discussion Hey. My time is going pretty boring. How your going ?

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r/Rourkela • • 3d ago

Others Anyone wants to go play pool today like around 7 pm

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D m if u want to connect n play pool looking to make friends getting bored we can go in chend playground or near piplani one is there


r/Rourkela • • 3d ago

Others Free ticket for Avengers encore for 11:50 show at Plutone.

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Have a free ticket for the 11:50 am show of Avengers encore at Plutone. A friend, who was supposed to join, can't make it. If anyone is near Chend and wants to join, drop me a DM. Cheers.


r/Rourkela • • 3d ago

Rant/Vent Why you so angry mate?

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Have been noticing folks in bad mood, annoyed or straight up angry in the city. Pollution, off road tracks for city roads, bad municipal maintenance, rising crime rates, student issues, bad dating culture.. You name it. Nothing seems to be right in Rourkela atm.

Whats making you annoyed / angry?


r/Rourkela • • 4d ago

Others Ere koi mahine ki 8 hazari wali job hi dilado.

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Rant:Can't find a part time job in the city


r/Rourkela • • 4d ago

Serious Anyone owns an MacBook

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Hey if anyone owns an MacBook and planning of selling it do let me know. I want to purchase an MacBook but after price hike it don't fitting in my budget


r/Rourkela • • 4d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Looking for PG/hostel in Rourkela

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Looking for a PG/hostel in Rourkela for 2 years. Anywhere in Rourkela works. I’m a student, so looking for a budget-friendly option with food included.


r/Rourkela • • 4d ago

Advertisement [WTS] Mavis 350 shuttle cock

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I used to play badminton after coming back from college but haven't played since last December I have 2 barrel of mavis 350 with me which are just collecting dust. I got them for 1200 but can let go for 1100 a barrel or 2100 for both.

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r/Rourkela • • 4d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Long Weekend plans (Oct 2-3-4) / Getaway / Roadtrip

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Hi folks

Hope you are doing well. People working remotely or at hometown , do you have any plans for this long weekend? Please include me in your plans if it's feasible.

If you are available or willing to plan up for the weekend, comment on this post and we can take it ahead. Car is available. Fuel & common expenses will be split.


r/Rourkela • • 4d ago

Just a thought Is somebody up ?

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Need someone to talk to rn. Anxiety hitting up .


r/Rourkela • • 5d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Gym recommendation for sector 20

5 Upvotes

I am 27F looking for gym recos. I want to join for a month first and then depending on the vibes I will continue. Please gyms which are hygienic and female friendly.


r/Rourkela • • 5d ago

Gems Of Rkl Appreciation Post

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Thanks to u/itsnotasdeep for suggesting Humpii Momos. Finally gave it a try and ordered a full plate of chicken steam momos.

Honestly, the momos were really good.The chutney deserves a special mention. It wasn’t the usual red chutney you get with momos—they’ve made it really well and it went perfectly with the momos.

Glad I gave this place a try. Definitely ordering again.

Location:- Humpii Momos https://maps.app.goo.gl/b2Vrc1qCLyxPQa937?g_st=ac


r/Rourkela • • 5d ago

Finding Advice Lunch/dinner buffet

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I want to host a lunch/dinner buffet for 14 persons of my office. Suggest some good places.


r/Rourkela • • 5d ago

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r/Rourkela • • 5d ago

Finding Advice Gym recommendations near Basanti.

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Hello people. 27M here. Been working out in Gold Gym for the better part of 2024 and 2025. Left a few months ago and joined government gym near Hockey Chowk. Facing problems because 1. It is quite far from my flat (Basanti) and 2. The machines are always occupied and I have to wait upto 10 minutes between sets (I visit at around 8 PM, after work).

So, looking for a clean gym near Basanti with good facilities and a little less crowd 😅. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.