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==Geography and Climate== | ==Geography and Climate== | ||
The district covers an area of 3,932 km<sup>2</sup>. The geographical location of the district is 20.517° N latitude and 85.726° E longitude. The average annual precipitation over the district is about 1,440 mm, most of which occurs during south-west monsoon period (June to September). The temperature seems moderate for the area throughout the year except for the summer season (March to mid-June), where the average maximum temperature is 41 °C. The average minimum temperature over the district is 10 °C.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Swain|display-authors=et al |first1=S. |title=A Multiple Linear Regression Model for Precipitation Forecasting over Cuttack District, Odisha, India |journal=2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) |pages=355–357 |doi=10.1109/I2CT.2017.8226150 |year=2017 |isbn=978-1-5090-4307-1 }}</ref> | The district covers an area of 3,932 km<sup>2</sup>. The geographical location of the district is 20.517° N latitude and 85.726° E longitude. The average annual precipitation over the district is about 1,440 mm, most of which occurs during south-west monsoon period (June to September). The temperature seems moderate for the area throughout the year except for the summer season (March to mid-June), where the average maximum temperature is 41 °C. The average minimum temperature over the district is 10 °C.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Swain|display-authors=et al |first1=S. |title=A Multiple Linear Regression Model for Precipitation Forecasting over Cuttack District, Odisha, India |journal=2017 2nd International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) |pages=355–357 |doi=10.1109/I2CT.2017.8226150 |year=2017 |isbn=978-1-5090-4307-1 |s2cid=11416484 }}</ref> | ||
The district is divided into two distinct geographic regions. The Sadar subdivision mostly consists of the alluvial delta formed by the River [[Mahanadi]] and its distributaries. The width of the delta stretches to about 60–75 kilometres from the coast. The land is mostly flat and is intersected by numerous channels, active and abandoned, of the Mahanadi system. Few isolated hillocks near [[Cuttack]] form the only break in the plain. The land is often waterlogged during the Monsoon and an elaborate system of canals, embankments and weirs is used for both flood control and irrigation. Paddy is the primary crop and is grown throughout the year. The villages are located on an artificial high ground and are usually surrounded by copses of [[banyan]], [[mango]] and other large trees. Most villages have one or more tanks called ''pokharis'' that supply their fresh water needs. | The district is divided into two distinct geographic regions. The Sadar subdivision mostly consists of the alluvial delta formed by the River [[Mahanadi]] and its distributaries. The width of the delta stretches to about 60–75 kilometres from the coast. The land is mostly flat and is intersected by numerous channels, active and abandoned, of the Mahanadi system. Few isolated hillocks near [[Cuttack]] form the only break in the plain. The land is often waterlogged during the Monsoon and an elaborate system of canals, embankments and weirs is used for both flood control and irrigation. Paddy is the primary crop and is grown throughout the year. The villages are located on an artificial high ground and are usually surrounded by copses of [[banyan]], [[mango]] and other large trees. Most villages have one or more tanks called ''pokharis'' that supply their fresh water needs. | ||
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==Administration== | ==Administration== | ||
The district is headed by a collector and district magistrate, usually from the [[Indian Administrative Service]]. The collector combines revenue collection functions with law and order responsibilities under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. He is also the lynchpin of development activities in the district and chairs numerous committees to oversee the same. In his day-to-day functions, he is assisted by two additional district magistrates who look after Revenue and General Administration. The district is divided into a total of 15 Tahsils each headed by a Tahsildar for land revenue purposes.<ref>https://cuttack.nic.in/administrative-setup/</ref> | The district is headed by a collector and district magistrate, usually from the [[Indian Administrative Service]]. The collector combines revenue collection functions with law and order responsibilities under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. He is also the lynchpin of development activities in the district and chairs numerous committees to oversee the same. In his day-to-day functions, he is assisted by two additional district magistrates who look after Revenue and General Administration. The district is divided into a total of 15 Tahsils each headed by a Tahsildar for land revenue purposes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuttack.nic.in/administrative-setup/|title = Administrative Setup | District Cuttack , Government of Odisha | India}}</ref> | ||
Development activities in the district under the Panchayati Raj Department are overseen by the project director, District Rural Development Agency. The Collector is the ex-officio CEO of this agency. A total of 14 blocks under the Orissa Panchayat Samiti Act are operational in the district each headed by a Block Development Officer who reports directly to the project director and the collector. | Development activities in the district under the Panchayati Raj Department are overseen by the project director, District Rural Development Agency. The Collector is the ex-officio CEO of this agency. A total of 14 blocks under the Orissa Panchayat Samiti Act are operational in the district each headed by a Block Development Officer who reports directly to the project director and the collector. | ||
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The three subdivisions of Banki, Athagad and Sadar are each headed by a Sub Collector cum Sub Divisional Magistrate who exercises most of the powers of the Collector in his jurisdiction. His police counterpart is the Subdivisional Police Officer. The Sub Collector exercises both direct and indirect control over the Tahsils, Blocks and Police Stations in his jurisdiction. | The three subdivisions of Banki, Athagad and Sadar are each headed by a Sub Collector cum Sub Divisional Magistrate who exercises most of the powers of the Collector in his jurisdiction. His police counterpart is the Subdivisional Police Officer. The Sub Collector exercises both direct and indirect control over the Tahsils, Blocks and Police Stations in his jurisdiction. | ||
The urban areas of Cuttack, Banki, Athagad and [[Choudwar]] are constituted as municipal bodies. [[Cuttack Municipal Corporation]] is usually headed by a senior [[Indian Administrative Service]] officer called the municipal commissioner who is independent from the collector in his day-to-day functioning. The other three urban bodies have executive officers who report to the project director, District Urban Development Authority and the Collector.<ref>http://cmccuttack.gov.in/?page_id=27</ref> | The urban areas of Cuttack, Banki, Athagad and [[Choudwar]] are constituted as municipal bodies. [[Cuttack Municipal Corporation]] is usually headed by a senior [[Indian Administrative Service]] officer called the municipal commissioner who is independent from the collector in his day-to-day functioning. The other three urban bodies have executive officers who report to the project director, District Urban Development Authority and the Collector.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cmccuttack.gov.in/?page_id=27|title=CMC at a Glance – Cuttack municipal corporation}}</ref> | ||
The district and Sessions Judge of Cuttack handles both civil and criminal cases. He is assisted by a number of additional district judges, civil judges and magistrates at the headquarters. At the subdivision level, the Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate heads the criminal justice system. | The district and Sessions Judge of Cuttack handles both civil and criminal cases. He is assisted by a number of additional district judges, civil judges and magistrates at the headquarters. At the subdivision level, the Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate heads the criminal justice system. | ||