Chandabali

Last updated

Chandabali
Town
India Odisha location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Chandabali
Location in Odisha, India
India location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Chandabali
Chandabali (India)
Coordinates: 20°47′0″N86°46′0″E / 20.78333°N 86.76667°E / 20.78333; 86.76667 Coordinates: 20°47′0″N86°46′0″E / 20.78333°N 86.76667°E / 20.78333; 86.76667
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Odisha
District Bhadrak district
Government
 • Type NAC
 • BodyChandabali NAC
Population
 • Total100,905 up to 2,011
Languages
 • Official Odia
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
756133
Vehicle registration OD
Member of ParliamentManjulata Mandal
ConstituencyBhadrak
Member of Legislative AssemblyByomkesh Ray
Website odisha.gov.in

Chandabali (or Chandbali) is an old town in the Bhadrak district of Odisha on the bank of the River Baitarani. [1]

Contents

History

Before the 19th century AD, Chandabali was a small fishing village, and a natural river port. In 1866, trading began from this port to Bengal and in 1881, it was declared a government port by the British government. This led to growth and development of a market for agricultural produce.

In the 1910s, the United States Hydrographic Office noted that the opening of the Bengal-Nagpur Railway had drawn trade away from the port, and that the port was now considered to be simply part of the port of Dhamra. At the time, the port had between 22 and 30 feet of anchorage, in front of the town, with three landing piers, the water 10 feet deep at their ends. A steamer service ran four times per week between there and Calcutta. The town itself had a single police station, a customhouse and warehouse, and a traveler's bungalow. The 1901 Census of India had recorded the population as 1,826. [2]

Climate

January and December are the coldest months with temperature at around 18°c.August and July receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 342.52mm.Chandbali weather history chart based on the last 5 years of Chandbali weather history. If you are visiting Chandbali in near future, this Chandbali weather history chart will give you an idea of the expected weather and plan your trip accordingly

Climate data for Chandabali (1981–2010, extremes 1929–2012)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)34.7
(94.5)		39.8
(103.6)		41.7
(107.1)		44.2
(111.6)		45.8
(114.4)		47.2
(117.0)		42.8
(109.0)		37.5
(99.5)		37.7
(99.9)		39.9
(103.8)		35.6
(96.1)		34.2
(93.6)		47.2
(117.0)
Average high °C (°F)27.7
(81.9)		30.7
(87.3)		34.8
(94.6)		37.3
(99.1)		37.0
(98.6)		34.8
(94.6)		32.5
(90.5)		32.1
(89.8)		32.6
(90.7)		32.0
(89.6)		30.3
(86.5)		28.1
(82.6)		32.5
(90.5)
Average low °C (°F)14.3
(57.7)		17.8
(64.0)		21.6
(70.9)		24.4
(75.9)		25.5
(77.9)		25.5
(77.9)		25.1
(77.2)		25.1
(77.2)		25.0
(77.0)		23.0
(73.4)		18.5
(65.3)		14.3
(57.7)		21.7
(71.1)
Record low °C (°F)5.1
(41.2)		9.3
(48.7)		12.5
(54.5)		15.6
(60.1)		17.1
(62.8)		16.5
(61.7)		20.1
(68.2)		20.0
(68.0)		19.6
(67.3)		15.5
(59.9)		9.8
(49.6)		7.7
(45.9)		5.1
(41.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches)11.1
(0.44)		30.5
(1.20)		36.1
(1.42)		43.9
(1.73)		101.4
(3.99)		242.6
(9.55)		258.6
(10.18)		358.6
(14.12)		262.5
(10.33)		206.0
(8.11)		54.4
(2.14)		6.1
(0.24)		1,611.9
(63.46)
Average rainy days0.72.01.72.75.510.113.515.211.77.02.00.472.4
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST)65656365707780828279726772
Source: India Meteorological Department [3] [4]

Attractions

Maa Patana Mangala Temple, Chhatrapada, Ghanteswar Promoted By K.C.Nayak(NALU) son of Kashi Nath Nayak Maa Patana Mangala Temple, Chhatrapada, Ghanteswar Promoted By K.C.Nayak(NALU) son of Kashi Nath Nayak.jpg
Maa Patana Mangala Temple, Chhatrapada, Ghanteswar Promoted By K.C.Nayak(NALU) son of Kashi Nath Nayak
Maa Patana Mangala's Bada Singhara Besa in Maha Vishuva Sankranti{Promoted By K.C.Nayak(NALU)} Maa Patana Mangala Bhadrak-K.C.Nayak(NALU)-.jpg
Maa Patana Mangala's Bada Singhara Besa in Maha Vishuva Sankranti{Promoted By K.C.Nayak(NALU)}

The 650 km2 Bhitarkanika National Park is located about 35 km away, accessible via ferry. The park, one of the few marine parks in India, was established to protect Saltwater Crocodiles, with the special status of Crocodile Sanctuary. The Odisha Government has since established a saltwater crocodile-breeding center in the park. [5] Other attractions are the remains of two 9th century monuments and a temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva.[ citation needed ]. Another Shakti pitha Maa Patana Mangala Temple(Chhatrapada) lies approximately 25.0 km(30 mins) away from Chandabali. A major famous festival for "Patua Yatra" is held at Chhatrapada from April 14th to 21st annually. Chandabali is also home to the Sri Aurobindo Dibyadham Ashram, its Relics Temple and Integral Education centre. [6] The Baba Akhandalamani shiv temple (Aradi) is around 12 km away from Chandbali and is one of the renowned saiva pitha's in Odisha. The Chandabali Market includes two temples, the temple of Goddess Kali at one end, and the temple of Goddess Durga, And Pokhorisahi Big Hanuman Temple And Hanuman Batika, Near Pokhorisahi at other end.

Chandabali features a major dry fish industry, with fishermen taking advantage of the natural river bank within the town.

Chandabali is now linked to the Kendrapada district through several bridge connections. The main or important bridge named Gamon India bridge as the name of bridge construction company.

There are one N.A.C namely Chandbali N.A.C and six gram panchayats (G.P.) in Chandbali namely Panchpada G.P., Vijaya nagar G.P., Bhatapada G.P., Baligaon G.P., Tentulidiha G.P and Ostia G.P.. Population of Chandbali (six gram panchayats taken together) is nearly 20000, of them 16000 (approx.) are above 18 years of age.

Schools

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Balasore</span> City in Odisha, India

Balasore or Baleswara is a city in the state of Odisha, about 194 kilometres (121 mi) north of the state capital Bhubaneswar and 300 kilometres (186 mi) from Kolkata, in eastern India. It is the largest town of northern Odisha and the administrative headquarters of Balasore district. It is best known for Chandipur beach. It is also called 'missile city'. The Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme's Integrated Test Range is located 18 km south of Balasore.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Midnapore</span> City in West Bengal, India

Medinipur or Midnapore is a city known for its history in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the West Medinipur district. It is situated on the banks of the Kangsabati River. The Urban Agglomeration of Midnapore consists of the city proper, Mohanpur, Keranichati and Khayerullachak. Midnapore and it's neighbouring city of Kharagpur constitute the central core of the Midnapore Kharagpur Development Authority metro area, spread across 576 square kilometres.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shakti Pitha</span> Shrines in Shaktism, goddess-focused Hinduism

The Shakti Pitha or the Shakti Peethas are significant shrines and pilgrimage destinations in Shaktism, the goddess-centric denomination in Hinduism. The shrines are dedicated to various forms of Adi Shakti. Various Puranas such as Srimad Devi Bhagavatam state the existence of varying number of 51, 52, 64 and 108 Shakti peethas of which 18 are named as Astadasha Maha (major) in medieval Hindu texts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bhadrak district</span> District of Odisha in India

Bhadrak is a district of Odisha state in eastern India. Bhadrak city is the headquarters and the largest city of the district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sri Ganganagar</span> City in Rajasthan, India

Sri Ganganagar is a planned city and the northernmost city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, near the international border of India and Pakistan. It is the administrative headquarters of Sri Ganganagar district. It is named after Maharaja Shri Ganga Singh Bahadur, Maharaja of Bikaner. The city is also known as the "food basket of Rajasthan".

Kendrapara is a Town and a municipality in the Kendrapara district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is the headquarters of Kendrapara district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bhadrak</span> City in Odisha, India

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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Balangir</span> Place in Odisha, India

Balangir also known as Bolangir, is a city and municipality, the headquarters of Balangir district in the state of Odisha, India. Balangir has one of the best cultural heritage in India. It is also known as one of the finest places for tourists in Odisha. Balangir municipality is divided into twenty-one wards. It is spread over an area of 12,200 acres (4,900 ha).

Pattamundai is a town and a municipality in Kendrapara district in the Indian state of Odisha, located on the centre of SH-9A from Cuttack to Chandbali along the south end of Brahmani River. It is also the headquarter of Pattamundai Block.

Salepur is a town in the district of Cuttack. It is situated near the bank of holy river Chitrotpala mother of Ganga, 25 km from the city of Cuttack and 55 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar.

Dhamra is a small community on the banks of the Dhamra River in the Bhadrak district of Odisha state, India. They were Shoodars before independence, as it's in history. Others believe they're descendants of Clan Loot. It developed as a port around the 15th century AD. The port was used for the coastal trade between northern Odisha and Kolkata to the northeast, and continued to be used to a small extent after independence in 1947. During April, 1998, an agreement was signed to develop the Port of Dhamara, about seven kilometers away on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, as a deep water port.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kapilash Temple</span>

Kapilash Temple, also known as Mahadev Chandrashekhar Temple is situated in the north eastern part of Dhenkanal town, Odisha, India at a distance of 26 km from the district headquarters.

Tourism in Odisha is one of the main contributors to the Economy of Odisha, India, with a 500 km (310 mi) long coastline, mountains, lakes, natural biodiversity and rivers. Odisha is one of the major tourism sectors of India, with various tourists' attractions, ranging from wildlife reserves, beaches, temples, monuments, the arts and festivals. Other than wildlife reserves, beaches, temples, monuments, the arts and festivals, the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation, a Public Sector Undertaking of Government of Odisha, is also developing tourism sector of Odisha and India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Akhandalamani Temple</span>

Akhandalamani Temple at Aradi village, Odisha, India, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Aradi is about 37 kilometres (23 mi) away from Bhadrak. The present fifty-foot cement and concrete temple structure replaced a wooden temple some time between 1830-1840 AD.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pana Sankranti</span> Odia new year

Pana Sankranti, also known as Maha Bishuba Sankranti, is the traditional new year day festival of Odia people in Odisha, India. The festival occurs in the solar Odia calendar on the first day of the traditional solar month of Meṣa, hence equivalent lunar month Baisakha. This falls on the Purnimanta system of the Indian Hindu calendar. It therefore falls on 13/14 April every year on the Gregorian calendar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bhadrakali Temple, Aharapada</span>

Bhadrakali Temple is located in the outskirts of the revenue village Aharapada, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India. The temple is situated at a distance of 8 km away from Bhadrak town in the southwest direction. The popular belief is that the name of the town was derived from the name of the deity.

In religion and spirituality, a pilgrimage is a very long journey or search of great moral significance. Sometimes, it is a journey to a sacred area or shrine of importance to innate faith. Members of every major religion participate in pilgrimages. A person who makes such a journey is called a pilgrim.

Dhamara is a joint stream in Odisha that is formed by the confluence of the Brahmani and Baitarani rivers south of the town of Chandabali. It lies in the Bhadrak district and empties into the Bay of Bengal. To the north of its mouth is the Dhamra Port and near the mouth is the Gahiramatha sanctuary, a nesting site for olive ridley sea turtles.

Barabatia is a village in Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is comes under the Tihidi block and governed locally under the panchayata raj system with the panchayat headed by a sarpanch. The village comes under the Harisinghpur Panchayat. Being a rural area the traditional culture, festival and heritage have flourished here.

References

  1. ↑ "Chandbali". Bhadrak district. Archived from the original on 16 July 2010. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
  2. ↑ USHO 1916, pp. 188.
  3. ↑ "Station: Chandbali Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 177–178. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M162. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Bhitar Kanika National Park". India for Visitors. Retrieved 24 November 2010.[ permanent dead link ]
  6. ↑ "Sri Aurobindo Dibya Dham, Chandabali Bhadrak". MotherOrissa. Retrieved 24 November 2010.[ permanent dead link ]

Bibliography

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.