List of Chief Ministers of Odisha (OD)

The Chief Minister of Odisha is the leader of the state government. CM is the in charge of managing the state's administration, making important decisions, and working towards the state's development. Read More about Chief Ministers of Odisha.

Updated On - 15 Sep 2025
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 Here is a list of the Chief Ministers of  Odisha  from its formation in 1946 to the present in 2025:

Name

Duration

Party

Constituency

Mohan Charan Majhi (Current Chief Minister)

2024 - Present

Bharatiya Janata Party

Keonjhar

Naveen Patnaik

2000 - 2024

Biju Janata Dal

Hinjili

Hemananda Biswal

1999 - 2000

Indian National Congress

Laikera

Giridhar Gamang

1999 - 1999

Indian National Congress

Laxmipur

Janaki Ballabh Patnayak

1995 - 1999

Indian National Congress

Begunia

Biju Patnaik

1990 - 1995

Janata Dal

Bhubaneswar

Hemananda Biswal

1989 - 1990

Indian National Congress

Laikera

Janaki Ballabh Patnaik

1980 - 1989

Indian National Congress

Athagarh

Vacant (President’s rule)

1980 - 1980

NA

NA

Nilamani Routray

1977 - 1980

Janata Party

Basudevpur

Vacant (President’s rule)

1977 - 1977

NA

NA

Binayak Acharya

1976 - 1977

Indian National Congress

Berhampur

Vacant (President’s rule)

1976 - 1976

NA

NA

Nandini Satpathy

1974 - 1976

Indian National Congress

Dhenkanal

Vacant (President’s rule)

1973 - 1974

NA

NA

Nandini Satpathy

1972 - 1973

Indian National Congress

Cuttack

Bishwanath Das

1971 - 1972

Independent

Rourkela

Vacant (President’s rule)

1971 - 1971

NA

NA

Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo

1967 - 1971

Swatantra Party

Bolangir

Sadashiva Tripaty

1965 - 1967

Indian National Congress

Omerkote

Biren Mitra

1963 - 1965

Indian National Congress

Cuttack City

Biju Patnaik

1961 - 1963

Indian National Congress

Choudwar

Vacant (President’s rule)

1961 - 1961

NA

NA

Harekrushna Mahatab

1956 - 1961

Indian National Congress

Soro

Nabakrushna Choudhuri

1950-1956

Indian National Congress

Barchana

Harekrushna Mahatab

1946 - 1950

Indian National Congress

East Bhadrak

Current Chief Minister of Odisha (OD):

FAQs on List of Chief Ministers of Odisha

  • Who is the current chief minister of Odisha?

    The current Chief Minister of Odisha is  Mohan Charan Majhi.

  • Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha?

    The first Chief Minister of Odisha was Harekrushna Mahatab, who served from April 1, 1937, during British India and again after independence.  

  • How many Chief Ministers has Odisha had so far?

    Odisha has had 14 individuals serve as Chief Minister since 1946, with some holding the position for multiple terms.  

  • Has Odisha had any woman Chief Minister?

    Yes, Nandini Satpathy was the first and only woman Chief Minister of Odisha. She served two terms, from 1972 to 1973 and 1974 to 1976.  

  • Can a person serve multiple terms as Chief Minister in Odisha?

    Yes, there is no term limit. A person can serve multiple terms if they continue to enjoy the majority in the state assembly.

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