Comparisons
Odisha vs. the other two most closely populated regions in India: Haryana and Assam
Odisha in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Odisha rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Odisha, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack and Rourkela. Out of the three cities, Cuttack and Rourkela do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cuttack peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rourkela followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Odisha in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Odisha is Bhushan Steel City with an SNDi of 12.77, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nuapatna with an SNDi of 1.11, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nuapatna, Bhushan Steel City
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Odisha rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Odisha, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack and Rourkela. Out of the three cities, Cuttack does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cuttack peaked in 1991-2005.