Paradip Port
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Overview
Paradip in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, opened in 1966. It is a major bulk and coal port at the Mahanadi delta.
It is at the mouth of the Mahanadi in Jagatsinghpur district and was the first major port on the east coast after Independence.
It handles large volumes of coal, iron ore and petroleum.
IndianOil's Paradip refinery lies close to the port.
It was opened in 1966.
It is one of the deepest ports on the east coast.
It is linked to the iron ore and coal belts by rail.
A fertiliser plant is located nearby.
Geography and key facts
- Odisha
- Major port, 1966
- Mahanadi delta
- Mahanadi mouth
- Coal and iron ore
- Paradip refinery
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on major ports (2009).
Note for UPSC
Odisha; a major bulk and coal port at the Mahanadi delta.
Questions cover the coast and state of a port and what makes it distinctive.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2009 · Q10In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port?…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Paradip Port.
Key facts
- Type
- Major port
- State / UT
- Odisha
- Coordinates
- 20.265°N, 86.676°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 1 question · 2009
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