About Chandipur

Chandipur( , ) also known as Chandipur-on-sea is a small sea resort in Baleswar District, Orissa, 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 anywhere from 1 kilometer to 4 kilometers during the ebb and returns at the time of high-tide. The beach, due to this uniqueness, supports a lot of 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. Chandipur is located at 2128N 8701E / 21.47N 87.02E / 21.47; 87.02. It has an average elevation of 3m (9.8ft). 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, Agni, Shaurya, and Prithvi ballistic missiles. Chandipur can be reached by travelling up to Baleswar by rail or...