Chandabali is an old town in the Bhadrak district of Odisha on the bank of the River Baitarani. Before the 19th century AD, Chandabali was a small fishing village, and a natural river port. In 1866, trading began from this port to Bengal and in 1881 it was declared a government port by the British government. This led to growth and development of a market for agri…Chandabali is an old town in the Bhadrak district of Odisha on the bank of the River Baitarani. Before the 19th century AD, Chandabali was a small fishing village, and a natural river port. In 1866, trading began from this port to Bengal and in 1881 it was declared a government port by the British government. This led to growth and development of a market for agricultural produce.