Dharamgarh

Dharamgarh is a small town in Kalahandi district of Odisha. It is one amongst the three Notified Area Councils in Kalahandi. It is the headquarter of Dharamgarh subdivision. It is also referred to as Dharmagarh or Dharmagada.

Dharamgarh is known as the granary of the Kalahandi district.[1]

The Dharamgarh Sub-Division of Kalahandi includes Golamunda, Koksara, Jaipatna, Kalampur, Junagarh and Dharamgarh Blocks.

History and economy

Bandhkana, Dharamgarh sub-division

Dharamgarh became a sub-divisional headquarter in post-independence period when Kalahandi joined Odisha state. Dharamagrh sub-division is historically well known for rice production in the region. This region was known as Puel Pahar, which symbolises production of more straw and paddy. In post Upper Indravati irrigation project it is among the leading rice producing sub-divisions in Odisha. Kalahandi contributed largest number of rice mills, out of which majority of the rice mills are in Dharamgarh sub-division.

Temples and monuments

Shiva Temple in Bhimkhoj Dharamgarh
Bhima Kunda (Foot Print of Bhima from Mahabharat)in Bhimkhoj Dharamgarh
Sri Aurobindo Kendra, Dharamgarh
SHRINE of Sri Aurobindo Relics Centre, DHARAMGARH
Sri Aurobindo Pathachakra, Dharamgarh
Sri Aurobindo Pathachakra Photo

Tourist attraction

Administration

Politics

MLA = Shri Pushpendra Singh Deo

Notified Area Council

Councillors List

Festivals

Hospitals nearby

Educational institutions

Schools

College and Technical Institution

List of Banks

Important Offices

References

External links

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