Bhadrak
Bhadrak is a city of Odisha state in eastern India. The city is the district headquarters of Bhadrak district. According to legend, the city derives its name from the Goddess Bhadrakali, whose temple is on the banks of the Salandi River.
Bhadrak | |
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From Top; Left to Right: Bhadrak City view, Dhamra Port, Akhandalamani Temple and Bhadrak Railway Station | |
Bhadrak Location in Odisha, India Bhadrak Bhadrak (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21.06°N 86.50°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Bhadrak |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Bhadrak Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78.86 km2 (30.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 107,369 |
| • Rank | India 456th, Odisha 9th |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bhadrakia |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 756100 |
| Vehicle registration | OD-22 |
| Website | bhadrak |
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