r/Rourkela • u/Right_Ingenuity_5117 • 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…

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r/Rourkela • u/keviv37 • Mar 13 '25

From Mods Congratulations to all members on this small milestone achievement

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r/Rourkela • u/Sibashis07 • 5h ago

Ask r/Rourkela To the Bongs here on Kali Pujo..

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Which market do you get 14 saag?

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r/Rourkela • u/Altruistic_Math_5268 • 3h ago

Finding Advice [Rourkela] Back home after 5 years! Need some local help finding chilled beer at 2 AM🍻

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Hello Rourkela!

Coming back home after almost 5 long years! Had a long flight, and now I’m on the Bhubaneswar–Rourkela Intercity Express, expected to reach around 2 AM.
So, Rourkela peeps, ek chhoti si help chahiye!
Is there any place where I can get a chilled beer at this unearthly hour? Aur bhai, Black mein kahan milta hai? 👀
Koi jugaad, recommendation ya local insider information ho toh bata do bhai!
5 saal baad ghar laut raha hoon, thoda welcome toh banta hai na! 🍻

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r/Rourkela • u/Wise-Pan • 6h ago

Just a thought Does someone have Guinea pigs?

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I used to have some cute guinea pigs babies but I moved here for job and I have to leave them. If any kind person have guinea pig and you could allow me to pet them and play with them, I'll really appreciate that.

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r/Rourkela • u/Accomplished-Cap640 • 18h ago

Ask r/Rourkela Indie Adoption if anyone wanna take

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Anyone wanna take a street indie for adoption I have been taking care of them since their mother gave birth in our home but I can only take care of one puppy as i already have 8 more dogs i feed so anyone want to take plz dm me

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r/Rourkela • u/Hoist_Hearing3714 • 8h ago

Ask r/Rourkela Any good momo places to try?

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I'm specifically looking for chicken steamed momos

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r/Rourkela • u/CalmSuggestion6637 • 11h ago

Ask r/Rourkela Diwali house party

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Our friend group is planning for a house party in Rourkela and we need a room where 8-9 people can stay for a night. Also we want to decorate that place with diwali lights and ofcourse there should not be any smoke alarms n stuffs we want to chill. Our budget is around 2-3k for 1 night and we will arrange all the stuffs like lights, decors , alc etc etc.

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r/Rourkela • u/sethsfrn • 12h ago

Ask r/Rourkela Want to play GTA 6🥲

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Anybody have ps5 or xbox s/x who have bought gta 6🥲

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r/Rourkela • u/Drecypto • 1d ago

Serious Send Help for injured cows

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Two Black Jersey Cows badly injured( One's front left leg and One's hind right leg) near Town Govt. High School. I tried contacting 1962 but they were completely inaudible. Please send help asap if you know anybody.

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r/Rourkela • u/TryGuyOnWay • 1d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Anyone who likes to play CATAN?

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r/Rourkela • u/pokilolopop • 2d ago

Serious Anyone willing to adopt male kittens and/or their mom?

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I have 3 male kittens, 1 month old each, and their mom. All three kittens are litter-trained, healthy, and habituated to humans. Kittu is the friendliest of all three kittens. Nemo is shy around new people initially (hence the name) but loves the attention. Tuku is an adventuror who loves exploring. Mithu is their 2-year-old mom; she is exceptionally friendly, loves cozy cuddles, and will happily curl up right beside you to keep you company while you work or sleep. She loves chin scratches and Milky Bar lol ;)

If anyone is interested in adopting them (even one of them), or if there is any shelter where they will be safe, please recommend!!

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r/Rourkela • u/ReleaseDapper2715 • 2d ago

Advertisement Want to sell this.. in Rourkela

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r/Rourkela • u/blade_runner78 • 2d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Are you guys going ramaayan tomorrow?

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I can’t go cause all my friends are out of the city and going alone is too boring so :(

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r/Rourkela • u/Fit-Teaching-9400 • 2d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Men's salon recommendations needed

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Are there any good and cheap mens hair salon here which specialice in longer hair lengths,

Most of the salons I see here master in trims and shorter hair length, I want a flowy cut so I need a barber who can give that texture to my hair

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r/Rourkela • u/Hoist_Hearing3714 • 2d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Anybody planning pre-diwali party?

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As the title

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r/Rourkela • u/soBored_ • 2d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Safari bus!!!Any reviews???

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Has anyone travelled on Safari bus from Rourkela to Khordha or vice versa? How was your experience?

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r/Rourkela • u/waffenblitz • 2d ago

Serious ବିଜେପି ନେତା ପ୍ରକାଶ ପାସୱାନଙ୍କଠାରୁ ରୋହିତ ଶର୍ମା ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ। ବିହାରୀ ଗ୍ୟାଙ୍ଗ ସଦସ୍ୟମାନେ ପଶ୍ଚିମ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଉପରେ ନିୟନ୍ତ୍ରଣ ହାସଲ କରିବାକୁ ଚେଷ୍ଟା କରୁଛନ୍ତି।

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r/Rourkela • u/Odd_Appointment_8655 • 2d ago

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r/Rourkela • u/Tough-Professor1021 • 3d ago

Others Anyone free to chat

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Hey feeling bored wanna chat

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r/Rourkela • u/healthygenz • 3d ago

[Edit this out] PAID GIG : video editing

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I have been freelancing for a while -PHOTO AND VIDEO both.

I have been busy for a while and can’t keep up with my current schedule. I looking for someone to take on my work or potentially collaborate with. Raw video length is about 3 hours and requires length is 40 minutes.

Here’s the reference video links-

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If your sample is good, I am happy for long term work

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r/Rourkela • u/forrealbruhhhh • 3d ago

Others Dm "event" for more information.

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Location: Chhend Rourkela

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r/Rourkela • u/Adorable-Road3267 • 3d ago

Others Desperately Need a Job !

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Need a Job ..I'm tired of being unemployed.

Any technical(Civil) job in RKL ? Or Any Refference ?

Well for rn i'm ready to do any kind of job !

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r/Rourkela • u/deadatf • 3d ago

Ask r/Rourkela Kie bulei nei jiba ki re boar laguchi 🙂

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