Bhadrak
Bhadrak | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 21°04′N 86°30′E / 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 |
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.