Bhadrak
—  district  —
Bhadrak Location of Bhadrak in Orissa and India
Coordinates	21°04′00″N 86°30′00″E / 21.0667°N 86.5000°E / 21.0667; 86.5000Coordinates: 21°04′00″N 86°30′00″E / 21.0667°N 86.5000°E / 21.0667; 86.5000
Country	India
State	Orissa
Headquarters	Bhadrak
Nearest city	Baleshwar
Collector	Sri Krushna Chandra Patra
Member of Parliament	Arjun Charan Sethi, BJD
Population • Density	1,506,522 (12) (2011[update]) • 601 /km2 (1,557 /sq mi)
Sex ratio	981 ♂/♀
Literacy • Male • Female	83.25%  • 89.92% • 76.49%
Official languages	Oriya, Hindi, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area	2,505 square kilometres (967 sq mi)
Climate • Precipitation Temperature • Summer • Winter	•      1,427.9 mm (56.22 in) •      48 °C (118 °F) •      17 °C (63 °F)
Codes • Telephone • +06784 • Vehicle • OR-22
Website	[1]

Bhadrak District is an administrative district of Orissa state in eastern India.

Origin of name[link]

The district is named for the town of Bhadrak, which is the district headquarters.

History[link]

The district includes Rakta Tirtha Eram in Basudev Pur, where about 30 people were killed by the British police while fighting for independence.

On 1 April 1893, this district was carved out from the Balasore District and became a separate entity.

Geography[link]

The district has an area of 2,505 km² Bhadrak town is situated at a distance of 125 km from the state capital, Bhubaneswar. Salandi River passes by this district.

Economy[link]

Bhadrak is home to FACOR, which is one of the largest manufacturers of quality ferro chrome in the country.

Many new factories including Ship Building factory will be coming up soon.

Transport[link]

An important upcoming town in Bhadrak distinct is Dhamara, which is upcoming newly built Mega port of the distinct. New railway line from Bhadrak to Dhamra is constructed.

Demographics[link]

According to the 2011 census Bhadrak district has a population of 1,506,522,^[1] roughly equal to the nation of Gabon^[2] or the US state of Hawaii.^[3] This gives it a ranking of 332nd in India (out of a total of 640).^[1] The district has a population density of 601 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,560 /sq mi) .^[1] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 12.95 %.^[1] Bhadrak has a sex ratio of 981 females for every 1000 males,^[1] and a literacy rate of 83.25 %.^[1]

The language mostly spoken by the people is Oriya, though some people speak Urdu.

Culture[link]

Bhadrak is famous for Bhadrakali Temple, which is also now a great occasion over the district. Aradi, Chandabali, Dhamanagar, Dhamara, and Guamala Nuasasan are some other places of tourist interest. Brahmangan, another village in Basudevpur constituency of this district is famous for its century old Prasanna Khemeswar mahadeva temple and its melana jatra during Holi. Durga puja & Jagar also famous in this village. Banta, Basantia, Basudebpur blocks & villages respectively in which village various Melas are organised in various days of the year out of which Panchuka Purnima which is celebrating in a very great fun of people in which boat is sailed in the big pond of Basantia village in the memories of Oriya Sadhabas, who was going to make their business in the near islands like Java and Borneo, Indonesia for too many days. Also in this mela big Operas also comes here to show their shows..S^[4][5]

Notable personalities[link]

• Gourahari Das (1960 - ), novelist, columnist and media icon of Orissa. From Sandhagada village.
• Two former Chief ministers of Orissa, Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab from agarpada village and Mr Nilamani Rautray were from Basudevpur Legislative Assembly Constituency of this district.

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website

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Bhadrak
—  town  —
Bhadrak Location of Bhadrak in Orissa and India
Coordinates	21°04′N 86°30′E / 21.06°N 86.50°E / 21.06; 86.50Coordinates: 21°04′N 86°30′E / 21.06°N 86.50°E / 21.06; 86.50
Country	India
State	Orissa
District(s)	Bhadrak
Population • Density	1,334,000 (2010[update]) • 775 /km2 (2,007 /sq mi)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	1,721 square kilometres (664 sq mi) • 23 metres (75 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 756100
Website	http://bhadrak.nic.in/

Bhadrak is a city and a municipality in Bhadrak district in the state of Orissa, India.

Demographics[link]

As of 2010^[update] India census,^[1] Bhadrak (ଭଦ୍ରକ )had a population of 1,334,000. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bhadrak has an average literacy rate of 73.86, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 84.65% of males and 62.85% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Date of formation 1 April 1993 Area 1721sq. km;km²

Population (2010) 1334000 Males-676000 ,Females-658000

Literacy Rates: Total-73.86 Male-84.65%,Female-62.85%

Population density 532 per km² No. of Sub-Division 1 No. of Tehsil 7 No. of Blocks 5 No. of Villages 1356 Average rainfall 1433 mm Temperature Max.: 48 °; Min.: 17 °C Postal Code 756100 STD Code 06784

History[link]

Bhadrak is an ancient land noted in legends dating from the age of the puranas, contributing to Orissa's maritime & agrarian prosperity, trade and commerce down the ages and recorded in History. Since the inception of Abul Fazal's Ain-e-Akabari. The ancientry of this land is eloquently testified by the gigantic tank of Asura, the Buddhist relics of the Seventh and Eight Centuries discovered in Khadipada and Solampur, the villages of Dhamnagar, the Budddist caves in Sarisua Hill near Kupari and the mysterious temple of Biranchinarayan in the village Palia, a parallel to the Sun Temple at Konark. The last battle to vindicate the freedom of Orissa was fought in a village called Gohiratikiri, on the bank of the river Genguti near Dhamnagar in 1568 in which the defeated king Mukunda Dev lost his life. In 1575 the Muslim population settled down in Bhadrak following the discomfiture of the Afgans under Usman at the hand of Raja Mansingh. In Mughal period Bhadrak remained a subah under the Nawabs of Bengal. When the imperial powers of the Mughals waned, the zone consisted of some principalities like Kanika, Ampo and Agarapada with a few administrative sub-units called Chowparhies such as Kubera, Talapada, Nadigaon, Kasimpur, Kurigaon, Bindha etc., all ruled by Kshatriya Chiefs with patriotic temper.

After the British occupation of Orissa, Cuttack and Balasore constituted one of the two administrative divisions, in June 1804. In 1828 when Balasore was made a separate District, Bhadrak become one of its Sub-Division with an Assistant Magistrate cum Deputy Collector as the Sub-Divisional Head, while the Munsif Court remained in Jajpur until 1901.

In modern times, during the period of National struggle Bhadrak became the vanguard. In 1920 when the non-cooperation movement was launched in response to the clarion call of Gandhiji, the boycott of the law court practically resulted in closing down of the court of the 2nd Officer for a whole year. Gandhiji came down to Bhadrak in the last week of March 1921, being impressed with the nationalistic fervour and fighting spirit of the people. In 1922 started the historic mass rebellion of Kanika which for the time being was suppressed with the help of British troops stationed at Bhadrak but ultimately the popular upsurge, under the leadership of Chakradhar Behera, the doyen of Kanika tenants movement triumphed. With the mass civil disobedience movement launched in 1930, Bhadrak once again became vibrant with patriotic zeal, hearts throbbed with the urge for freedom, salt law was defied, a shake up given to the Govt. and success achieved. Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab's role in steering this movement to a crowning success is so great and spectacular that it has become already a part of Bhadrak psyche and history of modern India. Mahatma Gandhi who visited Bhadrak again in 1934 stayed in Mahatab's residence at Nuabazar. Gandhiji addressed a meeting of the Harizan workers in Jibaram Ashram (Nuasahi,Ashram,Garadpur). It was by this time that Banchhanidhi Mohanty of Eram was shaping, stimulating and sensitizing the national consciousness among the people by his patriotic songs.

In the historic Quit India Movement of 1942 Bhadrak played a leading role. It was under the leadership of Muralidhar Panda that on the 22nd Sept.1942 at Lunia, Katasahi the movement flared up to immortal flame with Nidhi Mohalik and eight others laying down their lives at the altar of freedom. Fittingly the place has been hallowed as Sahidnagar. At Eram on the 28th Sept. 1942 in an enclosed place like jalianawal Bagh nearly forty persons bared their chests to British Bullets for the cause of freedom. The congregated leadership, which guided the quit India Movement, constitutes many luminous figures including Dr.Harekrushna Mohatab, Md. Hanif, Muralidhar Jena, Gokulananda Mohanty, Nilamani Routray and others.

Since independence, the history of Bhadrak has been the history of multifarious progress in Education, Industry, Agriculture, Trade and commerce and with the birth of a new star it is leaping towards the twenty first century with hope and promise.

Climate[link]

Culture[link]

Bhadrak is famous for its Kali Puja held at "Charampa" for seven days. Temple of this goddess, known as "Bhadrakali", is located about 10 km from Bhadrak, Lord Akhandalamani is about 40 km away from Bhadrak. Muslim Sufi Saint Mujahid-e-Millat's Shrine (Mazaar) is at Dhamnagar, which is 22 km from Bhadrak Railway Station  km away from both railway station and bus stand. Another Sufi Saint, Sayyad Nasim Akhtar Quadri alias "Sarkar Baba" resides in the Shaikhsahi Masjid in Bhadrak Municipality which is around 3 km away from both the railway station and bus stand. He is a living legend and everyday thousands of people visit him for his blessings. Punjabi Saint Guru Nanak ji's tomb/Gurudwar is also in Sangat village near Purana Bazar which is about 5 km from Bhadrak. One Nice Place in Bhadrak is Lord Maa Dhamarai,which is in Dhamra that is 80 km from Bhadrak. DRDO, PORT etc. are there and Shortest way to Bhitarakanika.

For Muslims, the most famous attraction in Bhadrak District is Kadam Rasul, situated 2 km from Darghah of Saint Hazrat Mujahd-e-Millat in Jagti. Many memorable Tabrukaat are there, including: the Kadam Rasul of the Prophet Mohammed, MOO-E Mubarak Prophet Mohammed, Panja Mubarak Hazrat Maula Ali, Dupata Mubarak Khatum e Jannat, Kadam Pak Hazrat Gaus ul-Azam Dastegir.

Muslims of Bhadrak celebrate birthday of Prophet Mohammad every year on the occasion of Eid-Miladun-Nabi and meet at one place called Madina Maidan (at Shankarpur). JIMNC (Jashn e Eid-Miladun-Nabi Committee) actively contributes towards organizing this Holy event.

One of the major festival"Dola purnima" or Holli celebrets in Bhadrak in different places; Jharpata Deasha melan,location-jharpata,Guamal,Tihidi,Bhadrak,which celebrets next day of Dola purnima,Except Jharpata, this festival celebtrets in other areas like-Lunia,Kalimegha,Balikhanda,Sahada,Brahmanigaon,Patrajpur etc. The Cart Festival (Ratha yatra) celebrets in jharpata,guamal,tihiri,Bhadrak,

Education[link]

The institutions of this areas are "Bhadrak Institute of Engineering and Technology(BIET)"[1] (BSET Society offers B.tech, Diploma, ITI, MBA, MCA), Bhadrak Autonomous College, Bhadrak Women's College, Bhadrak High school or Zilla School(ESTD- 1882), R.C.B.L.High school, B.M.Bagurai High School,G.P High School randia, N.C. High School,Manjula Manjari Saraswati Sishu Mandir Nayabazar and Bhadrak Govt Girl's High School,Binapani High School,Guamal,S.B.M High School,Garadpur. Bhadrak High School is one of the oldest school in Orissa, established in 1882. Late Dr.Harekrushna Mohatab, first Chief Minister of Orissa studied at this School.The other English medium schools include Durga Prasad Saraf Vidyapeeth, Happy Home School,Sunshine Mission School ,Carmel School and St.Xaviers School. There are 6 new ITI (Industrial Training Center)in Bhadrak and a New Diploma College in Bhadrak give strength to the technical education of the district. ---- one new diploma school opened in Asurali named BEST. Kothar high school is one of the oldest school in Bhadrak district

Some upcoming project[link]

The State is all set to have a shipbuilding factory at Charidiha near Dhamara in Bhadrak. It will be the first such private sector venture in eastern India. The Apeejay Surrendra Group and Bharati Shipyard Limited would set up the ultra-modern ship-manufacturing factory jointly with an investment of Rs 2,200 crore. In the first phase, Rs 900 crore will be invested in the project. Visakha is proposing to set up an 1100 mW plant in Bhadrak district entailing an investment of Rs 4800 crore. Welspun Power and Steel Ltd’s proposal for setting up a 5 million tonne per annum iron ore beneficiation plant and 3 million tonne per annum pelletisation plant at Dhamara was also cleared. While the company had received approval for setting up of a 3 million tonne per annum (MTPA) steel plant at Tangi at an investment of Rs 6103.80 crore earlier, it proposed to set up an iron ore beneficiation and 3 MTPA pelletisation plant at Dhamara.

Politics[link]

Bhadrak is Lok Sabha Constituency (No:7). The present Member of Parliament is Arjun Charan Sethi,Biju janta dal.Current MLA from Bhadrak Assembly Constituency is Shri Jugal Kishore Pattnaik of BJD, who won the seat in 2009. Previous MLAs from this seat were Naren Palei, INC in 2004, Biren Palei,INC in 2000, Prafulla Samal of BJD who won in 1995 and in 1990, Jugal Kishore Pattanayak who won in 1985 representing INC and in 1980 representing INC(I), and Ratnakar Mohanty of JNP in 1977.^[2]

Bhadrak is part of Bhadrak (Lok Sabha constituency).^[3]

References[link]