Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest airport to Garadpur (Bhadrak district, PIN 756181) is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, located approximately 130 – 145 km away by road . The closest railway station is Bhadrak Railway Station, about 45–47 km from Garadpur in Bhadrak city; this station lies on the busy Howrah–Chennai main line . For bus travel, the main bus stands are located in Bhadrak city along NH 16 (the New/Main Bus Stand near Bant Square and Charampa), from where regular buses connect to nearby hubs and neighboring cities .
Dargah Hazrat Mufti Shah Baba in Garadpur, Bhadrak (PIN 756181), is a revered shrine marking the mausoleum of the 13th-century Sufi saint Mufti Shah Baba, also known locally as Shaikh Sharif. Renowned for his deep spiritual teachings and practice of Islamic jurisprudence, he drew followers from across Odisha and neighbouring regions. The dargah, though dating back roughly 300 years in its current architectural form, is believed to be built over the saint’s original burial site and has been reconstructed and expanded over centuries by grateful devotees. Today, it serves as a center of interfaith harmony, especially during the annual Urs celebration, when thousands of pilgrims—Muslim and non-Muslim alike—gather to pay respects, seek blessings, and participate in qawwali, offerings, and communal meals.
Year of Built: 17th Century
Address: Garadpur, Bhadrak, Odisha 756181
Country: India
State: Odisha
District: Bhadrak
Pincode: 756181
Longitude: 86.5273° E
Latitude: 21.0892° N