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Is Paradip the deepest port of India?

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Answer: No, the Paradip is not the deepest port of India. 

India’s deepest port is Krishnapatnam Port. It is most liable for controlling 75 million tonnes of cargo per year. Krishnapatnam Port is known as the deepest port in India and it’s made up of a draft of 18.5 meters. 

Also, the Paradip Port is not the deepest port. It is a natural port that is known as a deep-water port on the India East coast in Paradip. It is spread just 53 km (33 mi) from Jagatsinghpur city. It is a district of Odisha, India.

Apart from this, Visakhapatnam port is the deepest port in India. It is situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It’s a natural depth of above 16.5 meters.