Bhadrak-Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow From being the vanguard during the period of National Struggle to now a flourishing 21 st century city, the ancient land of Bhadrak has many untold tales to tell- 1. Named after the goddess Bhadrakali, the protector of good, this district was carved out from the Balasore district and became a separate entity on 1 April 1993. Bhadrakali 2. Rakta Tirtha Eram in Basudev Pur, where about 30 people were killed by the British police while fighting for independence earned Bhadrak a special identity. Dubbed as the "2ND JALIANAWALABAGH" it has a memorial built in the honor of the martyrs of Eram Massacre. Eram Massacre 3. Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab , Moulabi Mohammad Hannif, Kanta Kabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra, Jatiya Kabi Banchanidhi Mohanty,Mr. Nilamani Routray are a few prominent freedom fighters who were the natives of Bhadrak. 4. Among many other historical places and monuments, the famous temples of Biranchi
Bhadrak The City of Temples, Religion and Fearless People