Bhadrak district
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Bhadrak district |
| settlement_type | District of Odisha |
| image_skyline | {{Photomontage |
| photo1a | Bhadrak City view.jpg |
| photo2a | Dhamra Port 1.jpg |
| photo2b | Akhandalamani Temple, Aradi, Bhadrak.jpg |
| photo3a | Bhadrak Railway station.jpg |
| spacing | 1 |
| color_border | white |
| color | white |
| size | 280 |
| text | From Top; Left to Right: Bhadrak City view, Dhamra Port, Akhandalamani Temple and Bhadrak Railway Station |
| mapframe | yes |
| mapframe-zoom | 8 |
| mapframe-point | none |
| map_caption | Location in Odisha |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Orissa Flag(INDIA).png Odisha |
| established_title | Established |
| established_date | 1 April 1993 |
| named_for | Bhadrakali |
| seat_type | Headquarters |
| seat | Bhadrak |
| leader_title1 | District Magistrate and Collector |
| leader_name1 | Dilip Routrai IAS |
| leader_title2 | Superintendent of Police |
| leader_name2 | Manoj Rout OPS |
| leader_title | Member of Parliament |
| leader_name | Avimanyu Sethi |
| leader_party | BJP |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| area_total_km2 | 2505 |
| population_total | 1,506,337 |
| population_as_of | 2011 |
| population_density_km2 | 601 |
| population_rank | 12 |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | |
| area_code | 06784 |
| area_code_type | Telephone code |
| registration_plate | OD-22 |
| blank1_name_sec2 | Precipitation |
| blank1_info_sec2 | 1427.9 mm |
| website | |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Odia, English |
| blank2_name_sec1 | Sex ratio |
| blank2_info_sec1 | 981 ♂/♀ |
| blank5_name_sec1 | Literacy |
| blank5_info_sec1 | 83.25% |
| blank2_name_sec2 | Avg. summer temperature |
| blank2_info_sec2 | 48 °C |
| blank3_name_sec2 | Avg. winter temperature |
| blank3_info_sec2 | 17 °C |
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| name = Bhadrak district | native_name = | native_name_lang = | other_name = | settlement_type = District of Odisha | image_skyline = {{Photomontage | photo1a = Bhadrak City view.jpg | photo2a = Dhamra Port 1.jpg | photo2b = Akhandalamani Temple, Aradi, Bhadrak.jpg | photo3a = Bhadrak Railway station.jpg | photo3b = | spacing = 1 | color_border = white | color = white | size = 280 | text = From Top; Left to Right: Bhadrak City view, Dhamra Port, Akhandalamani Temple and Bhadrak Railway Station | image_alt = | image_caption = | nickname = | mapframe = yes | mapframe-zoom = 8 | mapframe-point = none | map_alt = | map_caption = Location in Odisha | coordinates = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = India | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Orissa Flag(INDIA).png Odisha | established_title = Established | established_date = 1 April 1993 | founder = | named_for = Bhadrakali | seat_type = Headquarters | seat = Bhadrak | government_type = | governing_body = | leader_title1 = District Magistrate and Collector | leader_name1 = Dilip Routrai IAS | leader_title2 = Superintendent of Police | leader_name2 = Manoj Rout OPS | leader_title = Member of Parliament | leader_name = Avimanyu Sethi | leader_party = BJP | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 2505 | area_rank = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_total = 1,506,337 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_footnotes = | population_density_km2 = 601 | population_rank = 12 | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = | postal_code = | area_code = 06784 | area_code_type = Telephone code | registration_plate = OD-22 | blank1_name_sec2 = Precipitation | blank1_info_sec2 = 1427.9 mm | website = | footnotes = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = Odia, English | blank2_name_sec1 = Sex ratio | blank2_info_sec1 = 981 ♂/♀ | blank5_name_sec1 = Literacy | blank5_info_sec1 = 83.25% | blank2_name_sec2 = Avg. summer temperature | blank2_info_sec2 = 48 °C | blank3_name_sec2 = Avg. winter temperature | blank3_info_sec2 = 17 °C Bhadrak district is a district of Odisha state in eastern India. Bhadrak city is the headquarters and the largest city of the district.
Origin of name
The district is named after Bhadrakali, a deity in Hinduism, whose temple is situated on bank of Salandi river, 8km distant from the Bhadrak city.
History
Bhadrak District, located in the Indian state of Odisha, holds a historical legacy dating back to the era of the Puranas, a period marked by maritime and agricultural prosperity in the region.
In the annals of Bhadrak's history, King Mukunda Dev stands as the final indigenous sovereign ruler of the region. However, after the year 1575, following the defeat of the Afghans by Raja Man Singh during the Mughal period, Bhadrak District underwent a transformation. It transitioned into a Subha and subsequently fell under the governance of the Nawabs of Bengal as the Mughals exerted their influence over the political landscape of Bhadrak.
Over time, Bhadrak District came under Maratha rule until the British Empire extended its dominion across the entirety of Odisha. This historical progression underscores the diverse and complex tapestry of Bhadrak's past, characterized by shifts in governance and significant events that left lasting imprints on the region's identity and heritage.
The city is known for being the place of the second Jallianawala Bagh of India. On September 28 1942, DSP Kunjabihari Mohanty ordered police to fire at protesters. At least 29 people, including Pari Bewa, were shot dead by British police in the Iram disctrict of Bhadrak. Bewa is known as a martyr of Odisha.
Bhadrak District boasts a wealth of historical sites and monuments. Among these, Palia stands out as the renowned location of the Biranchi Narayan Temple, while the Sri Radha Madanmohan Temple ranks as one of the district's most frequented religious sites. Notably, Aradi, situated just 10 kilometers from Chandabali, is celebrated for its Akhandalamani Temple.
On 1 April 1993, the Bhadrak District was established as an independent administrative entity, having been carved out from the Balasore District. This significant administrative change marked the district's emergence as a distinct and separate region within the state of Odisha, India.
Administrative division
It consists of 1370 villages which constitute 7 Blocks. There are 6 urban bodies. They are Bhadrak and Basudevpur municipality and Dhamra, Chandabali, Dhamnagar and Agarpada NAC.
Geography
The district has an area of 2,505 km2. Bhadrak town is 125 km from the state capital, Bhubaneswar. Salandi River passes by this district. The Baitarani flows by Chandabali town and falls into the Bay of Bengal at Dhamara.
Economy
Agriculture is one of the main source of income for the district. Also many people in the coastal area, from Dhamara of Chandbali Block to Padhuan of Basudevpur Block, depend on upon Fishing and marine services. The major fishing harbors are located at Dhamara, Kasia & Chudamani. Many people are also involved in business and service sector.
Notable sites
- Akhandalamani Temple is on the bank of river Baitarani, the Akhandalamani Temple is the abode of Lord Shiva. The Patana Mangala ( Lankeswari ) in Chatrapada village is famous for Mangala temple with the biggest pond of Odisha. Chief interest of the place is its legendary history. As the history runs, king Niladri Samara Singha Mohapatra started worshipping the God Akhandalamani some 350 years ago, when the black glazed granite stone was found underground and the king dreamt of the god. However the religious and historical significance with which the place is invested, constitute it to be a center of special interest in the tourism of Bhadrak. Moreover, the artistic carvings of the temple deserve special worth to the tourist. Surrounding the temple many fairs and festivals are organized, the chief among which is the Mahashivaratri. During this festival, tourists, including a vast chunk of pilgrims, flock into the core of the temple. On the month of Sravana, people from nationwide assemble here to pour the holy water on the Siva Linga and to offer their worship to Lord Shiva. The Akhandalamani Temple is the principal source of the profitable development of the tourism industry of Bhadrak.
Transport
Bhadrak railway station is the biggest railway station of Bhadrak district and serves Bhadrak city. An important upcoming town in Bhadrak district is Dhamara, which is upcoming newly built mega-port of the district. New railway line from Bhadrak to Dhamra is constructed. Dhamra Airport is proposed to be built by the Dhamra Port Company Limited, 20 km from Dhamra Port
Also Chennai- Kolkata NH-16, State Highway 35, 53 and 57 pass through Bhadrak district, and also connect with NH-316A with Dhamara.
Demographics
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According to the 2011 census Bhadrak district has a population of 1,506,337, roughly equal to the nation of Gabon or the US state of Hawaii.{{cite web |url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php |title=2010 Resident Population Data |publisher=U. S. Census Bureau |access-date=30 September 2011 |quote=Hawaii 1,360,301 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019160532/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php |archive-date=19 October 2013
|thumb = left |caption = Languages of Bhadrak district (2011) |label1 = Odia |value1 = 90.56 |color1 = saddlebrown |label2 = Urdu |value2 = 6.61 |color2 = green |label3 = Bengali |value3 = 1.46 |color3 = orchid |label4 = Others |value4 = 1.37 |color4 = Grey
At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 90.56% of the population in the district spoke Odia, 6.61% Urdu, 1.46% Bengali and 0.47% Santali as their first language.
Notable people
- Laxmikanta Mohapatra (1888–1953), poet, writer, nationalist from Talapada, Tihidi
- Chakradhar Behera (1894–1973), leader of the Peasant Rebellion
Politics
Vidhan sabha constituencies
Main article: List of constituencies of Odisha Vidhan Sabha
The following is the 5 Vidhan sabha constituencies of Bhadrak district and the elected members of that area
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| No. | Constituency | Reservation | Extent of the Assembly Constituency (Blocks) | Member of 15th Assembly | Party | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhandaripokhari | None | Bhandaripokhari, Bonth | Sanjib Mallick | BJD | ||||||
| Bhadrak | None | Bhadrak (M), Bhadrak | Sitansu Sekhar Mohapatra | BJP | ||||||
| Basudevpur | None | Basudevpur, Basudevpur, Tihidi (part) | Ashok Kumar Das | INC | ||||||
| Dhamnagar | SC | Dhamnagar, Tihidi (part) | Suryabanshi Suraj | BJP | ||||||
| Chandabali | None | Chandabali, Tihidi (part) | Byomakesh Ray | BJD | ||||||
| :: |
Lok Sabha constituency
Bhadrak district belongs to Bhadrak constituency. Its member of parliament is Avimanyu Sethi (BJP)
References
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