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Spatial inequality is a significant feature of the Indian poverty scenario, given the country’s vast geographical area, its ecological and cultural diversity and its deep-rooted social stratification. There are significant interregional variations and a large number of spatial poverty traps. This paper examines patterns of spatial poverty in India over time and attempts to understand the processes of its reproduction in light of scenarios prevailing in Southern Orissa, one of the regions experiencing very high incidence of poverty over a sustained period.