Bhadrak

Bhadrak
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°04′N 86°30′E / 21.06°N 86.50°E / 21.06; 86.50
Country India
State Odisha
DistrictBhadrak
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyBhadrak Municipality
Area
 • Total
78.86 km2 (30.45 sq mi)
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
107,369
 • RankIndia 456th, Odisha 9th
 • Density1,362/km2 (3,526/sq mi)
DemonymBhadrakia
Languages
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
756100
Vehicle registrationOD-22
Websitebhadrak.nic.in

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.