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Rameswar
ରାମେଶ୍ୱର | |
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  Rameswar Location in Odisha, India | |
| Coordinates: 19°59′N 85°27′E / 19.98°N 85.45°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Khordha |
| Tehsil | Tangi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 752019 |
Rameswar (also spelled Rameshwar) is a village located in the Khordha district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is situated along National Highway 16 (NH-16). The village has gained significant administrative and economic importance as the designated starting point of the upcoming Rameswar–Paradip Coastal Highway.[1]
Geography and Transport[edit | edit source]
Rameswar is located in the coastal region of Odisha within the Khordha district. It serves as a key transportation junction due to its location on the Kolkata-Chennai National Highway 16.
The village is the western terminal of the proposed 346-kilometer Rameswar–Paradip Coastal Highway. In November 2025, the Government of India's Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) approved an investment of ₹8,300 crore (US$1 billion) for the development of the stretch connecting Rameswar to Paradip.[2] This infrastructure project aims to reduce travel time between the two locations significantly.[3]
Additionally, the Cabinet of India has approved a six-lane Capital Region Ring Road project that connects Rameswar to Tangi, designed to decongest traffic around the cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.[4]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As per the 2011 Census of India, Rameswar falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Khordha district. The local language spoken is Odia.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sahu, Diana (20 November 2025). "Odisha coastal highway stretch between Rameswar and Paradip gets Rs 8,300 crore investment nod". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "Odisha coastal highway stretch between Rameswar and Paradip gets Rs 8300 crore investment nod". Odisha TV. 20 November 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "Coastal highway project in Odisha gains momentum with Centre's nod". The Times of India. 21 November 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "Cabinet approves 6-lane ring road from Rameshwar to Tangi". Press Information Bureau. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook: Khordha" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2026.