Oriya Unicode Block

The Oriya Unicode block, officially known as the "Odia" block since the name change in Unicode version 6.1, encompasses a range of characters used for writing the Odia language, which is predominantly spoken in the Indian state of Odisha. The block covers the code points from U+0B00 to U+0B7F and includes a variety of characters that are essential for representing Odia script, such as vowels, consonants, various signs, digits, and the punctuation marks that adhere to the linguistic and phonetic norms of the language. Odia is an Indo-Aryan language, and its script has evolved from the ancient Brahmi script, passing through various stages of transformation influenced by regional and historical factors.

The block includes characters like vowels and consonants, vowel signs that modify consonants, as well as a set of numerals that are used in the Odia numerical system. The Odia script is an abugida, which means that consonants inherently carry a vowel sound that can be altered or muted with the application of various diacritic marks. This block not only supports the primary linguistic needs for writing in Odia but also ensures that digital representation preserves the aesthetic and functional intricacies of the scripted language. The encoding of these characters in Unicode allows for consistent and standardized rendering and processing of Odia text across different digital platforms and applications, facilitating broader communication and literary expression among Odia speakers in the digital age.

View a range of fonts that support the Oriya block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Oriya unicode block. Currently there are 93 characters in this block.