Bhadrak district

This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Bhadrak.
Bhadrak
ଭଦ୍ରକ ଜିଲ୍ଲା
district

Location in Odisha, 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 Odisha
Headquarters Bhadrak
Government
  Collector Sri Krushna Chandra Patra
  Member of Parliament Arjun Charan Sethi, BJD
Area
  Total 2,505 km2 (967 sq mi)
Population (2011)
  Total 1,506,522
  Rank 12
  Density 601/km2 (1,560/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Odia, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Telephone code 06784
Vehicle registration OD-22
Sex ratio 981 /
male 760,591
female 745,931
Literacy 83.25%
Precipitation 1,427.9 millimetres (56.22 in)
Avg. summer temperature 48 °C (118 °F)
Avg. winter temperature 17 °C (63 °F)
Website bhadrak.nic.in

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

Origin of name

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

History

The district includes Rakta Tirtha Eram in Basudev Pur, where about 30 people were killed by the British police while fighting for independence.The legendary history of Bhadrak District dates back to the age of the Puranas when Odisha achieved thriving maritime and agrarian prosperity. As far as the history is concerned, king Mukunda Dev was the last sovereign indigenous ruler of Bhadrak. The Muslim population began to settle in the District around the year 1575 following the discomfiture of the Afghans under Usman at the hand of Raja Man Singh. During the Mughal period Bhadrak District survived as a Subha under the Nawabs of Bengal. When the majestic Muhgals diminished from the political scenario of Bhadrak District. In course of time Bhadrak District has passed on to different hands and colonized by different dynasties till the British occupied the entire region of Odisha.

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.

There are many historical places and monuments to visit in the Bhadrak District. Palia is famous for Biranchi Narayan Temple. Sri Radha Madanmohan temple is one of the most visited temples of Bhadrak District. Aradi situated at a distance of 10 km from Chandabali is famous for the temple of Akhandalamani.

On 1 April 1993, this district was carved out from the Balasore District and became a separate entity.

Geography

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

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.

Tourist place

Jagannath Temple :- Nilok This is a sacred place of hindus (Vaisava).

Transport

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

Demographics

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 Odia, though some people speak Urdu.

Culture

Notable personalities

Chakradhara Behera(1894-1973),Freedom fighter who has become immortal for leading the masses against tyranny of zamidar of Kanika.

Politics

Vidhan sabha constituencies

The following is the 5 Vidhan sabha constituencies[6][7] of Bhadrak district and the elected members[8] of that area

No. Constituency Reservation Extent of the Assembly Constituency (Blocks) Member of 15th Assembly Party
43 Bhandaripokhari None Bhandaripokhari, Bonth Prafulla Samal BJD
44 Bhadrak None Bhadrak (M), Bhadrak Jugal Kishore Pattnaik BJD
45 Basudevpur None Basudevpur, Basudevpur, Tihidi (part) Bijayshree Routray BJD
46 Dhamnagar SC Dhamnagar, Tihidi (part) Muktikanta Mandal BJD
47 Chandabali None Chandabali, Tihidi (part) Byomkesh Ray BJD

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
  2. US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Retrieved 2011-10-01. Gabon 1,576,665
  3. "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-09-30. Hawaii 1,360,301
  4. Bhadrak district, Orissa Diary
  5. Bhadrak District, District Info
  6. Assembly Constituencies and their EXtent
  7. Seats of Odisha
  8. "List of Member in Fourteenth Assembly". ws.ori.nic.in. Retrieved 19 February 2013. MEMBER NAME

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