Port of Paradip is the primary seaport in the Indian state of Orissa. Located at Latitude 20° 55.44' N and Longitude 86°34.62' E, it is an artificial Harbour which accepts sea traffic via man made lagoons. Former Chief Minister of Orissa Biju Patnaik, who was also a famed aviator and freedom fighter, spearheaded the port's establishment. Categories: Stub | Commercial item transport and distribution | Transportation ... Orissa (2001 provisional pop. ... A harbor (or harbour) or haven is a place where ships may shelter from the weather or are stored. ... Biju Patnaik one of the leader in modern orissa. ...
Paradeep, one of the twelve major ports of India, is a major seaport of India for trade activities with a fine sea beach.
Paradeep commands a panoramic view of the Bay of Bengal and offers miles of virgin beaches.
Located on eastern coast of Orissa, Paradeep is 125 kms East of the state capital, Bhubaneswar and 94 kms East of Cuttack; it takes two and half-hour from Bhubaneswar by car and two hours from Cuttack.