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Rourkela geography
Submitted by smit on 18. February 2010 - 11:12
Rourkela is located at 84.54E longitude and 22.12N latitude in Sundergarh district of Orissa at an elevation of about 219 meters above mean sea level. The area of Rourkela is 200 square kilometres approximately. Red and laterite soils are found here which are quite rich in minerals. The area near Rourkela is rich in iron-ore hence a steel plant is situated in Rourkela. Rourkela is situated in a hilly region which adds to the natural beauty of the city. The Koel and Sankha rivers meet at Vedvyas, Rourkela and flow as a single river called Brahmani. Hence Rourkela is the confluence of Koel, Sankha and Brahmani.
"The Hands of Steel"(22°14′15″N 84°52′29″E / 22.237545°N 84.874696°E / 22.237545; 84.874696), designed by Mr J A Acquila, is one of the well known landmarks of Rourkela.
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