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Bhadrak
District :: Introduction
Situated
at a distance of 159 kms. from Bhubaneswar,it is famous for
Bhadrakali Temple . It has been separated from Balasore and
thus is a new district born in the year 1993. Salandi
river passes by this district. This district has contributed
equally like the other older districts in cultural, economicL,
Social and Political fields. This district had also contributed
a lot during the freedom struggle of our motherland.
........Aradi,
Chandabali, Dhamanagar, Dhamara, Guamala Nuasasan, Arharpada(Bhadrakali)
and Ishwarpur(Dappanaikani) etc are some of the places of
tourist interest.
Important
Places
Patiala
: Patiala which is situated 15 kms.
from Bhadrak is famous for Biranchi Narayana Temple.
Sri
Radha Madanmohan Temple : This temple
is one of the most visited temples of Bhadrak district. The
uniqueness of this temple lies in the fact that Sri Chaitanya's
five hundred old clothes are present here.
Chandbali
Port : Chandbali port occupies a
distinct place in Orissa's trade and navigation.
Dhamara
Port : Dhamara Port is not yet complete.
It is the second port of this district. This port when completed
will stand as a mile stone in India's as well as world trade.
Aradi : Situated at a distance of 10km from
Chandabali, Aradi is famous for the temple of Akhandalamani.
General
Information About Bhadrak District
| Area
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2,677Sq.Km. |
Forest
|
97.07Sq.Kms.
|
| Population |
13,32,249 |
Literacy
Rate |
97.07% |
| Head
quarter |
Bhadrak |
Vidhansabha
seats |
5 |
| Sub
division |
1 |
Villages |
1,307 |
| Blocks |
7 |
Grama
panchayat |
166 |
| Municipality |
1 |
Towns |
3 |
| N.A.C
|
3 |
Temperature |
42.8(Max),
11.4(Min) |
| Tahasils |
6 |
Rainfall |
1451.6mm(Avg) |
| Blocks
|
Tahasils
|
subdivisions
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1.
Bhadrak sadar
2. Basudevpur
3. Chandabali
4.
Tihidi
5. Bhandaripokhari
|
1.
Bhadrak
2. Chandabali
3. Basudevpur
4. Tihidi
5. Dhamanagar |
1.
Bhadrak |
Road
map of Bhadrak District
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