Hukitola
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LocationBay of Bengal
Coordinates20°24′14″N 86°47′28″E / 20.404°N 86.791°E
Area0.1606979 acres (0.0650321 ha)
Length4 km (2.5 mi)
  Hukitola Island Location of Hukitola in Odisha, India | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bay of Bengal |
| Coordinates | 20°24′14″N 86°47′28″E / 20.404°N 86.791°E |
| Area | 0.1606979 acres (0.0650321 ha) |
| Length | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Administration | |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Kendrapara District |
Hukitola Island is located in Odisha, India, north of the Mahanadi river delta.[1] The island was formed from silt deposits.[2] There is a building on the island, which was constructed by British colonists circa 1867 to serve as a rice storehouse.[3] The building has a total plinth area of more than 7,000 square feet, which carries proof of British architectural skill with rainwater harvesting systems.[4]
In late 2013, the building began to be renovated by the State Archaeological Department, with the goal of making it into an eco-tourist spot.[5]
