Chandipur, Odisha
| Chandipur ଚାନ୍ଦିପୁର |
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 Chandipur
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| Coordinates: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Balasore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20773 km2 (0.08021 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Oriya |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Chandipur, also known as Chandipur-on-sea, is a small sea resort in Baleswar District, Odisha, India. The resort is on the Bay of Bengal and is approximately 16 kilometers from the Baleswar Railway Station. The beach is unique in that the water recedes from 1 to 4 kilometers during the ebb tide. Due to its unique circumstances, the beach supports bio-diversity. Horseshoe crab is also found here on the beach towards Mirzapur, the nearby fishing market and community at the confluence of the Budhabalanga River(Balaramgadi).It is a suitable picnic spot. One of Odisha Tourism's Panthanivas' is situated here.
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Geography
Chandipur is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found..[1] It has an average elevation of 3 m (9.8 ft). This town is 51.330 acres (0.20773 km2) in size.[2]
Normal Indian weather
In summer the temperature is 25-40 degree Celsius but in winter its 17-26 degree Celsius.Nov-Mar is the suitable time for traveling to here.
Army
Chandipur-on-sea is also the location of the Indian Army's Integrated Test Range (ITR). A number of missiles have been launched from the ITR including the nuclear-capable Akash, Shaurya,[3] Agni and Prithvi ballistic missiles.
Transport
Chandipur can be reached by travelling up to Baleswar by rail or road and then thereafter catching a bus, auto or taxi. Road access to Baleswar is via National Highway 5 (NH-5). Chandipur sea beach is 16 km from Balasore railway station.[4]
Also avail the local guide & trekker service recommended by the Hotel here : Ajay Kar : 97769-73100,70440-72989 For 200 Rs he will show you around the entire major 4 locations of Devkund Waterfalls, Panchalinegeswar, Khirachora Gopinatha temple, Chandipur Beach & Nilgiri Jagannath Mandir .
Food
Many types of seafood are available in hotels and restaurants. Fish is especially inexpensive here. Oriya and Bengali dishes also available here.
References
External links
Chandipur travel guide from Wikivoyage
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