Dharamgarh


Dharamgarh is one of the sub-divisional headquarters in the district of Kalahandi in India and It is one amongst the three Notified Area Councils in Kalahandi. It is also referred as Dharmagarh.Dharamgarh is known as the granary of Kalahandi district. The Dharamgarh sub-division of Kalahandi includes Golamunda, Koksara, Jaipatna, Kalampur, Junagarh and Dharamgarh blocks.

History and economy

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 & paddy. In post Upper Indravati irrigation project it among the leading rice producing sub-division in Odisha. Kalahandi contributed largest number of rice mill, out of which majority of the rice mills are in Dharamgarh sub-division.