It had an area of 35,664 km2 and 5,003,121 inhabitants in 1901 .
Under the Raj , it was a division of the Bengal Presidency with its capital in Cuttack .
division had an area of 35,664 km2 and 5,003,121 inhabitants in 1901 .
Under the Raj , it was a division of the Bengal Presidency with its capital in Cuttack .