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. In the 1910s, the United States Hydrographic Office noted that the opening of the Bengal-Nagpur Railway had drawn trade away from the port, and that the port was now considered to be simply part of the port of Dhamra. At the time, the port had between 22 and 30 feet of anchorage, in front of the town, with three landing piers, the water 10 feet deep at their ends. A steamer service ran four times per week between there and Calcutta. The town itself had a single police station, a customhouse and warehouse, and a traveler's bungalow. The 1901 Census of India had recorded the population as 1,826.
Attractions
The 650 km2Bhitarkanika National Park is about 35 km away, accessible via ferry.The park, one of the few marine parks in India, was established to protect saltwater crocodiles, with the special status of Crocodile Sanctuary. The Odisha Government has established a saltwater crocodile-breeding center in the park. Other attractions are the remains of two 9th century monuments and a temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva.. Another Shakti pitha Maa Patana Mangala Temple is about 25.0 km away from Chandabali.One of the major famous festival for "Patua Yatra" is held at Chhatrapada from April 14 to 21 April annually.Chandabali is home to the Sri Aurobindo Dibyadham Ashram, its Relics Temple and Integral Education centre. The Baba Akhandalamani shiv temple is around 15 km away from Chandbali and is one of the renowned saiva pitha's in Odisha. There is a famous temple of Goddess Kali at one end of chandabali market and Goddess Durga at other end. The river bank of Chandabali is very attractive.The town is famous for its exquisite fish and dry fish industry which is also supplied to other parts of the state. There is a bridge which connects Chandabali with Kendrapada district.The town is now back to its glory and converted from panchayat to a town because of NAC, good condition of road connecting to Bhadrak,some good educational institutions, park and others.The oldest High school is situated at the heart of the town " Dakha High School chandbali". The School is known for its art of teaching and it has produced some great minds in its 62 years history.It is 50 km away from Bhadrak.There are one N.A.C namely Chandbali N.A.C and six gram panchayats in Chandbali namely Panchpada G.P., Vijaya nagar G.P., Bhatapada G.P., Baligaon G.P., Tentulidiha G.P and Ostia G.P.. Population of Chandbali is nearly 20000, of them 16000are above 18 years of age.
