Bhadrak is a city of Odisha state in eastern India.
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11 Facts About Bhadrak
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Bhadrak's contribution to Odisha's maritime and agrarian prosperity, trade, and commerce throughout the ages is a part of history.
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In 1828, when Balasore was made a separate district, Bhadrak became one of its sub-divisions with an assistant magistrate and deputy collector as the sub-divisional head; but the munsif's court remained in Jajpur until 1901.
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Bhadrak was at the forefront during the period of national struggle.
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In March 1921, Gandhi visited Bhadrak, after being impressed by its nationalistic fervor and fighting spirit.
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In 1922, he started the rebellion of Kanika which British troops stationed at Bhadrak attempted to suppress; but ultimately the tenants' movement triumphed, under the leadership of Chakradhar Behera, the doyen of Kanika.
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Since independence, the history of Bhadrak has been of progress in education, industry, agriculture, trade, and commerce.
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Bhadrak town is well connected with the state of Odisha, and to other parts of the country as well.
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Bhadrak town has three bus stations, one on NH 16, the others near Bant Chhak and Charampa.
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Historical places and monuments to visit in the Bhadrak district include several Hindu temples; such as the Maa Santoshi Temple, located in Korkora village; Sri Radha Madanmohan temple; the temple of Akhandalamani; the Kali Puja held at Charampa; Prasanna Khemeswar Mahadev Temple in Anijo village, which is a Shiva temple that has existed for 150 years.
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Bhadrak is famous for its traditional sweet, popularly known as palua ladu.
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