Chandbali, the famous river port is situated 120 kms from Balasore. A special attraction of this place is the boat ride to Aradi and Dhamra on the river. Presently Chandbali is the headquarter of Chandbali tahasil as well as Chandbali block. It is also a popular tourist spot and the gate-way to the famous tourist spot-cum- wild life Sanctuary "Bhitarkanika" in the water way, being accessed by boats through the river Baitarani.