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Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Nrusinghanath stream,
Drone view of Bargarh Town during Dhanujatra,
Bargarh Railway Station,
Lord Krishna Statue,
VSS Statue, Aapkhol Waterfall
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'''Bargarh''' is one of the major towns of [[Western Odisha]] and a [[municipality]] in [[Bargarh district]] in the state of [[Odisha]] in [[India]]. It is the administrative headquarters of [[Bargarh District]] and an important town of Odisha because it is known as the "rice bowl of Odisha" due to its intense rice production. It is an agro-industrial hub and is also known as "city of handloom" because [[sambalpuri sari]] originated from here."[[Dhanu jatra]]" of Bargarh is world famous and is known as the "world's largest open air theatre". Bargarh was awarded with the "fastest moving city" award under the 50k-100k category in Swachh Sarbekhyan 2022 in the east zone.


BPCL’s first integrated 2G+1G BioEthanol refinery at Bargarh, Odisha is scheduled for mechanical completion . This will be using biomass from non-edible whole plants or food grain residues for 2G ethanol and sugarcane juice, molasses & damaged grains for making 1G ethanol.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bharatpetroleum.in/about-bpcl/infoline-detail.aspx?id=infoline/-BPCL%E2%80%99s-first-integrated-2G-plus-1G-BioEthanol-refinery-at-Bargarh/ | title=BPCL Stories }}</ref>

== Geography ==
Bargarh is located in [[Western Odisha]], close to the border of neighboring state of [[Chhattisgarh]]. It is positioned at {{Coord|21.33|N|83.62|E|}} with an average elevation of 171 meter (561&nbsp;feet).<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Bargarh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bargarh]</ref> The Bargarh district lies in the Plain with [[Eastern Ghats]] running close to the town. As per the earthquake zoning of India, Bargarh falls in the zone 2 category, the least earthquake prone zone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/SKAR-64GBJW?OpenDocument |title=Vulnerability Zones in India &#124; ReliefWeb |publisher=Reliefweb.int |date=7 March 2001 |access-date=25 March 2013}}</ref>

The headquarter of Bargarh district lies on the [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH 6]], [[Kolkata]] to [[Mumbai]], hence well connected to the rest of the country with the well-constructed road. The Railway Station (Code - BRGA) is served by DBK Railway running from Jharsuguda to Titilagarh. The station is just 4&nbsp;km off the main town. The nearest airport is at Raipur (CG) (220&nbsp;km), Bhubaneswar (OD)(350&nbsp;km) and Jharsuguda (OD)(110&nbsp;km).

==History==

Bargarh is one of the many forts built by the [[Chauhan dynasty|Chouhan dynasty]].{{Citation needed|date=December 2010}} Although no clear data is available about the settlement, the old fort walls can be traced near the 'Jeera' river towards the plains of Ambapali. From an inscription of the 11th century AD, it is believed that the original name of the place was "Bahgar Kota". Balaram Dev, the Chauhan king of Sambalpur ruled this province when it acquires the name "Bargarh". He made it his headquarters for some time while the fort near the Jeera River was to be built. Narayan Singh, the last Chauhan King of Sambalpur gave the whole land of Bargarh to two Brahmin brothers Krushna Dash and Narayan Dash, son of Baluki Dash who was killed in action by the Gond Rebel led by Baldia Ray and Mahapatra Ray. The Padampur sub-division of bargarh, popularly known as the "Borasambhar Region" was the headquarters of the Zamindari extended over 2178&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. This is the biggest sub-division of Bargarh District which has also a feudal history with a tribal leader.

Buddhism played a significant role in defining the lifestyle of the people for a short period of time. Some ancient Buddhist monasteries and sculptures can be seen along a belt starting from [[Bijepur]] block (Ganiapali) to the Paikamal block (Nrusinghanath), which has a clear mention in Huen-Tsang's literature as Po-Lo-Mo-Lo-Ki-Li (Parimalagiri).<ref>{{Cite book|last=Pasayat|first=Chitrasen|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tvwMAQAAMAAJ&q=Po-Li-Mo-Lo-Ki-Li+(Parimalagiri)+(Pasayat,+2007,+2008).|title=Oral Tradition, Society, and History|date=2008|publisher=Mohit Publications|isbn=978-81-7445-419-5|language=en}}</ref>

The legendary hero [[Veer Surendra Sai]] led his war against the British from Debrigarh, which is a peak on the Barapahad Range. His fight against the British Raj particularly after the First War of Independence in 1857 was remarkable in the history of freedom struggle in India (Pasayat and Singh, 2009; Panda and Pasayat, 2009). Debrigarh today is a tiger sanctuary. Barabakhra (12 caves) used to be a secret meeting place during this period.

Bargarh was a subdivision of old Sambalpur district until April 1992, when the then chief minister Mr. [[Biju Patnaik]] declared it as the headquarters of the newly formed district by the same name.

==Demographics==
As of the [[2011 Census of India]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>{{update after|2022}} Bargarh had a population of 83,651. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bargarh has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Other than Oriya speaking people who form the majority, the town has some [[Marwaris|Marwari]] community who have migrated and settled down. Within the Oriya speaking population, the major communities are [[Kuilta]]s, [[Dumal]]s, [[Agharia]]s, [[Bhulia]]/Meher, [[Teli]], etc. Kuiltas and Dumals are presumed to be an offshoot of the original Chasa (agrarian) community and are synonymous with the [[Khandayat]]s of the coastal region. This is evident by the striking similarity of rituals and the gods they pray. Bhulias were migrated to and settled in this region by some rulers, but the exact time period is controversial. Agharia's were migrated from the Mughal empire of Agra for establishing a cultivator community during the war when Kuiltas were assigned the duty of part-time Kshatriyas.<ref name="orrisa"> C Pasayat [https://www.cse.iitd.ac.in/~asahu/kuilta.pdf ''Political Economy of Medieval West Orissa As Reflected in Oral Tradition''] - cse.iitd.ac.in </ref>

Oriya is the language for communication, official purposes and for education.

===Languages===
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|label3 = [[ Hindi language| Hindi]]
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|label4 = [[ Urdu language| Urdu]]
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|label5 = [[ Telugu language| Telugu]]
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|value6= 4.11
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==Culture==
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===Dhanu Jatra===

[[File:Dhanu jatra.jpg|thumb|right|Kansha of Dhanu Jatra]]
[[File:Dhanuyatra Artists enjoying.jpg|thumb|Kansha1]]
Bargarh is known for the annual festival, [[Dhanu Jatra]] which attracts a lot of tourists worldwide.  Dhanu Jatra or Dhanuyatra celebrated every winter, is an open stage dramatisation of Krishna Leela with virtually the whole town as a stage. Spanning over a period of 11 days and a radius of 8&nbsp;km, with the universal theme of 'Triumph of Good over Evil'. It depicts the mythological story of [[Krishna]] starting from the marriage of his parents (Devaki and Basudev) till the death of [[Kamsa|Kansha]], the evil king. For this whole period, Bargarh town turns into the mythological city of [[Mathura]], Jeera river turns into [[Yamuna]] and Ambapali, ward of Bargarh Municipality, turns into [[Gopapur]] with Kansha (played by a theatre artist) 'ruling' over it. This Festival is considered as World's Largest open air theater played across an 8 kilometers radius. Now Dhanuyatra had been declared as a National Festival of India.

=== The Nuakhai or The Nabanna ===
The "Nuakhai" is a social festival of unity. This festival is observed among kith and kins during the month of Bhadraba. The appropriate date of the Nuakhai is just the day after the Ganesh Puja. It is a festival of harvest of crops. On this occasion, the new grain after harvesting is first offered to the local deity and during this festival, the people get themselves lost in merrymakings. Wearing new clothes, preparing delicious foods the people of this area celebrate this festival with enthusiasm. It is mostly an agricultural festival of Western Odisha.

=== Basant Mahotsav of Beherapali ===
The [[Vasant Panchami|Basant Mahotsav]] is celebrated in Beherapali, a village near Sohela, Bargarh every year. The major attraction along with the worship of Saraswati Devi is the 3-day-long open-air drama performed by artists. [https://web.archive.org/web/20160812110246/http://www.dharitri.com/Sambalpur/150216/p2.htm] Based on the historical storyline of Gupta dynasty, the actors enact the King [[Vikramaditya]], Kalidas and attacker Paschim Satrap and the villagers play the role of a resident of [[Ujjain]]. Artists from different parts of the state come to showcase their skill in the courtyard of King Vikramaditya. After the defeat and killing Paschim Satrap, the Vasant Utsav is celebrated with happiness. Many people come to witness the festival along with marvelous acting.

===Maa Shyama Kali Puja===

Kali-Puja is one of the big festivals celebrated at Kali Mandir Road, Bargarh when Goddess Maa Shyama Kali is worshiped on the occasion of Dipawali. Yagyans and hymn are organised for this festival. The big statue of Goddess Shyama Kali is made up of alloy including 8 kinds of metals. A new temple for the Goddess was built since 2015. Besides the Kali temple, there are Sri Shyameshwar Mahadev temple and a Hanuman temple.
[[File:SHYAMAKALI MANDIR BARGARH (2).JPG|thumb|Shyamakali Mandir]]

===Baisakh Mela of Nrusinghnath===

Nrusinghanath Jatra is another major festival of the district, celebrated in the religious site of [[Nrusinghanath]] where Lord Vishnu is worshipped in the form of Marjarakesari. Nrusinghanath is also a historical site that attests to the religious synthesis of tribal people and non-tribal people; and among Saivism, Vaishnavism, Tantrism and Buddhism (Pasayat, 2005:12-25). This mela{{which lang|ate=July 2020|date=July 2020}} is celebrated from Triyodasi to Purnima in the month of Baisakh at Nrusighanath Temple. It is celebrated on the occasion of Nrusingha Janma (birth) and also known as Narsingh Chaturdashi Mela. There becomes a huge gathering of devotees on this occasion.

===Ratha Yatra of Bhatli===

The Cart Festival of Bhatli celebrated at Dadhibaman Temple of Bhatli on the Dwitiya Tithi of Asadha. On this day Lord Dadhibaman rides on the chariot and sets out on a journey to Mausima Mandir. The Lord stays in Mausima Mandir for 9 days and again on the Dasami of Asadha the return Cart Festival is celebrated. On this day the Lord returns to his temple. There becomes a huge gathering of devotees at Bhatli. This cart festival is said to have an affinity with that of Puri.

===Shree Shyam Mandir Bhatli===

[[File:Jaljhoolani_Ekadashi_Reengus_Shyam_Temple_Idol.JPG|thumb|Shyam Baba]]

[[File:Bhatli Shyam Mandir.jpg|thumb|Bhatli Shyam Mandir]]

Shyam Mandir located in Bhatli has many values.{{clarify|date=February 2020}} it is believed to be most popular Shyam Mandir after Khatu Shyamji.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} Pilgrims from the whole of India visit the Mandir during Shyam Mahotsav.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}

===Maha Shiva Ratri of Kedarnath===

The Maha Shivaratri at Kedarnath Temple celebrated on the Chaturdasi in the month of Falguna. The temple is located on the foothills of Bara Pahar, nearly 35&nbsp;km from Bargarh town. Lord Shiva is worshipped on this occasion. On this day the devotees observe fasting and remain awakened at night. Many cultural programmes are organised which the people enjoy. The day observed in each and every Shiva Temple in Bargarh.

===Sital Sasthi of Barpali===

The Sital Sasthi Yatra celebrated in Barpali on the day of Sasthi in the month of Jestha every year on the occasion of the marriage ceremony of Lord [[Shiva]] with Goddess [[Parvati]]. There is a huge gathering of devotees at Barpali. It is a mobile yatra. Many folk dances, cultural programmes are organised which the people enjoy it at night. For the last few years, it has also been celebrated in proper Bargarh town. It is the second biggest as per devotees after the Sambalpur Sital Sasthi Yatra.

===Bali Yatra of Khuntpali===

The Bali (Sand) Yatra is celebrated on the sand-bed of river Zeera at Khuntpali on the day of Kartika Purnima. On this occasion, Lord [[Shiva]] is worshipped with all serenity on the sand-bed. During this much trade, fares are held on the sand-bed at Khuntpali, AT/Po. Khuntpali, Tah/Dist. Bargarh.The balijatra of khuntpali is one of the best festivals of Odisha.


===Bargarh Yoga Ashram===
Niranjanananda Yoga Sansthan, a Yoga Ashram associated with the Yoga teaching institution Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, was established in the town in 2010. It conducts daily Yoga sessions in the mornings along with evening programs of chanting and meditation. This Ashram follows the Satyananda System of Yoga. Swami Vijnana Chaitanya Saraswati is the Acharya of Ashram at Bargarh (2010-present)

===Jugar Jatra of Kuchipali===

The jugar jatra of Kuchipali is one of the festivals of the Bargarh district and Odisha. The festival is based on brotherhood and peace of mankind. It was started in the year 1985. Large jugars are given to maa kali by devotees. Animals are generally killed in shakti upasana or the festival of kalipuja, durgapuja and others. But in jugar jatra of kuchipali jugars are given, which were made from khai (a product of rice) and gud (a product of sugarcane). Though jugar jatra is a great festival, there is no need for police. All the safety security and smooth conduct of the festival is done by a volunteer group saptarshi swechhasevi sangathan. In this festival the Muslims also participate. This festival commands the whole world to destroy enmity and make unity. It is also a platform for folk dance groups that are going extinct.

Jugar jatra is now not limited in Bargarh only – it is spread to Chhattisgarh and other neighboring states. Every year more than 200 jugars are coming from outside the district. In 2009 the silver jubilee of jugarjatra was observed. And from 2009 must a 21 khandi jugar (a large jugar equal to 21*one simple jugar) is given.

==Transport==
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Bargarh is very well placed in terms of location. Four state capitals—[[Raipur]] (222&nbsp;km), [[Bhubaneswar]] (350&nbsp;km), [[Ranchi]] (600&nbsp;km approximately), and [[Kolkata]] (600&nbsp;km approximately)—are well connected by rail and road. It is located on the [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|National Highway 6 (India) (old numbering)]], between two important cities of [[Sambalpur]] and [[Raipur]]. [[Bargarh Road railway station]] is located in the [[Jharsuguda–Vizianagaram line]] which serves [[Bargarh district]] and comes under [[Sambalpur railway division]] of [[East Coast Railway]]. It is directly connected to [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Sambalpur]], [[Raipur]],[[Visakhapatnam]],[[Hyderabad]], [[Chennai]], [[Bangalore]], [[Kochi]], [[Ranchi]], [[Asansol]], [[Kolkata]], [[Varanasi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Surat]], and [[Mumbai]]. All places in [[Odisha]] are connected by either rail or road. [[National Highway 26 (India)]] originates from here, which connects it with almost all districts of southern [[Odisha]].

==Economy==
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The economy of Bargarh is largely dependent on agricultural products. There is also a [[cement]] factory along with a [[sugar]] mill and a [[yarn|thread]] mill in the town to provide a further boost to the economy. A part of the district is well irrigated with a network of canals originating from the river [[Mahanadi River|Mahanadi]], ensuring a good crop. The daily vegetable market of Painchhatar is claimed to be the largest vegetable origin wholesale market in the state. Attabira block is known as the rice bowl of Odisha because of its exemplary paddy production. Production of Paddy in the district of Bargarh is about 6,00,000.00 MT per annum which is the largest in Odisha. There are more than 100 rice mills are scattered over the district to support the paddy production.

Bargarh is called the business hub of western Odisha. "Sambalpuri Sarees" originated from Bargarh district itself which made in Bargarh district.

The easy communication to [[Raipur]] and [[Kolkata]] via road and railway respectively made it easy for the goods for transportation. Daily train to Ranchi is also available. Presently the NH-6 section stretching from [[Sambalpur]] to [[Raipur]] which also passes from Bargarh, is improved to 4 lanes road, also the rail route from [[Sambalpur]] to [[Titlagarh]] is being developed to 2 lanes shows the potential this town is having. In the future, it is projected to grow even more in terms of the economy.

==Politics==
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The political area of Bargarh comprises 1 Lok Sabha (Parliament) and 7 Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituencies.

[[Pradip Purohit]] of [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] is the elected MP from Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency, which covers areas of Bargarh as well as Jharsuguda.

[[Naveen Patnaik]] was the elected MLA from [[Bijepur (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bijepur]] to the Legislative Assembly of Odisha, who was the Ex [[Chief Minister of Odisha]]. But later he resigned as MLA from Bijepur Assembly Constituency.

Ashwini Kumar Sarangi is the elected MLA from [[Bargarh (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bargarh]] to the Legislative Assembly of Odisha.

==Tourist attractions==
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===Nrusinghnath===

Nrusinghnath is situated at a distance of 112&nbsp; km from Bargarh.  Being a pilgrim spot, it has been appealing to the minds of lakhs of people, with magical glitters, for the last so many centuries. This is the Dawning – place of the mentioned Lord Nrushinghnath, the presiding Deity of the sacred mount Gandhamardhan– an endearing multitude of memories, surprisingly amalgamating the legends of the Ramayan, the Mahabharat, the [[Buddhist Era]]; even reminiscent of [[Bhoj Raj]], Kabir and Tantracharya Nagarjuna (the preserver of all scripture). Nrusinghnath is a form of the Hindu Lord [[Vishnu]].

===Gandhamardan===
{{Main|Gandhamardhan hills}}
In the ''[[Treta Yuga]]'' (the Silver Age), [[Jambavan]] (the unerring counselor of Rama) had suggested [[Hanuman]] to bring Bisalyakarani ere dawn, so that [[Lakshmana]] would rise back to life. It was in the middle of the war between Lord [[Rama]] and [[Ravana]]. Hanuman failed to identify the particular herb and carried on his shoulders a huge Himalayan mass. While flying above and proceeding toward Lanka (the kingdom of Ravana), a portion dropped down. Gandhamardan is synonymous with that portion only.

The Nrusinghnath temple is situated at its base. As the mountain range is famous for its rich fauna and flora. Govt. and private run many herbal gardens are situated near it. [[SSN Ayurveda College & RI]] is situated near it, which is a premier Ayurveda Institute of western Odisha. The Lumbini Garden of the institute is one of the biggest herbal gardens in India with thousands of rare herbs.

=== Parimalagiri ===
Glowing tributes are paid to [[Hiuen-Tsang|Hiuen T'sang]], the champion Chinese traveler, who was attracted by the scenic splendor of Gandhamardan, during his tour to Dakhin Koshal (part of which is current Chhattisgarh and the bewitching colorful zone of Western Odisha). He has spoken of the flowering Buddhist University of Parimalagiri (''po-lo-mo-lo-ki-li''), which had its campus on the picturesque Gandhamardan hills.

===Ecological Pyramid===

Besides being home to more than 5000 rare medicinal herbs (some hitherto - unidentified), providing medicines for fatal diseases like cancer, tuberculosis, leprosy, filarial, epilepsy, asthma, kidney and liver dysfunctions even AIDS, Gandhamardan serves as a wildlife sanctuary for a large number of rare species of birds and animals and thereby donating its portions towards balancing the Global Ecological Pyramid.

===The Temple===

The foundation for the temple was laid down by Baijal Dev on 17 March 1413&nbsp; AD. as per inscriptions. The temple of Lord Nrushinghnath is only {{cvt|45|ft}} high. It is divided into two parts; the first being the seat of the Lord – a short, raised narrow plinth and the other Jaga Mohan (the antechamber) having three gates and is supported by four pillars, the like found nowhere in Odisha. The rocks used in the Jaga Mohan pillars are of a rare kind. They are not seen in the Gandhamardan hills. Believed that, from far-off places, Baijal Dev had brought them. With a soft rubbing, these rocks begin to scintillate, to a degree. While entering the inner-sanctum, one can see the rock statues of Nav Grahas (the Nine planets of Astrology) in a line.

===Papaharini===

The main perennial flow of Gandhamardan is ''Papaharini'', literally meaning, ''destroyer of sins''. It is symbolic of Sanatan-the continuum of past, present, and future. Flowing out of the confluence of seven fountains, called ''Saptadhar''– it has an average width of 12&nbsp; ft. No man-made tributary can flow into it. Nothing can pollute or adulterate it. Running about 25&nbsp; km it touched the Ang tributary and finally embraced Mahanadi.

===The Mighty Mandap===

Via Satyaam, as one goes from Nrusimhanath to Harishankar an old-patterned cave is caught in sight.  It is just 10.5&nbsp; km from the main temple, having dimensions of 150&nbsp; ft. length, 50&nbsp;ft. breadth and 25&nbsp;ft. depth. This mighty structure resembles that of a typical Buddhist cave and prompts us to recall the description of a Buddha Vihar by Hiuen Tsang.

===Asta-Sambhu===

In the district of Bargarh, a large number of Siva temples were built during the Chauhan rule of the undivided Sambalpur. The most important among them were those of the Asta-Sambhu or 8 Siva Temples such as (1) Bimaleswar Temple at Huma (Sambalpur), (2) Kedarnath Temple at Ambabhona (Bargarh), (3) Baidyanath Temple at Deogaon (Bargarh), (4) Balunkeswar Temple at Gaisama (Bargarh), (5) Mandhata Baba Temple at Maneswar (Sambalpur), (6) Swapneswar Temple at Sorna (Bargarh), (7) Visweswar Temple at Soranda (Bargarh) and (8) Nilakantheswar Temple at Nilji (Bhatli). The Bimaleswar Temple at Huma on the Mahanadi was built by Maharaja Baliar Singh and the rest were built during the reign of Ajit Singh and his son Abhaya Singh.

Dadhibaman Mandir: Dadhibamana Mandir is situated at Bhatli- one of the Blocks of Bargarh District. Dadhibaman is a form of Lord Jagannath and a parallel car festival is organized accordingly. Bhatli is known as the Shreekhetra of Western Odisha and second Shreekhetra of Odisha State.

===Wild life Sanctuary Debrigarh===

A peak in the Barapahar hills in Bargarh sub-division having a height of {{cvt|2267|ft}}. It was a noted rebel stronghold during the revolt of Balabhadra Deo, the Gond Zamindar of Lakhanpur, who was killed here. Mahapatra Ray and Baldia Ray also sought shelter here during 1840&nbsp; AD after murdering Baluki Dash, the Maufidar of Bargarh. Veer Surendra Sai the freedom fighter was captured here in 1864 by British soldiers. There is a wildlife sanctuary here. Except for elephants, wild buffaloes, and blank Bucks, most of the other important animals in the State of Odisha are more or less represented here.

* [[Haldhar Nag]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://bargarh.nic.in/ Bargarh District website]
* [http://www.navratnanews.com/ Navratnews.com]
* [https://technohello.com/manufacturing-business-ideas-in-india/]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150913053719/http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/orissa/roads/bargarh.htm Maps]
* [http://wikimapia.org/271594/Bargarh Satellite View]
* [http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=21.34189,83.61732&z=17&t=H&marker0=21.33333%2C83.61667%2CBargarh&marker1=21.00000%2C83.07000%2CPadmapur&marker2=21.34145%2C83.61747%2C0.9%20km%20N%20of%20BargarhSatelite View 1]
* https://web.archive.org/web/20130821033240/http://www.odisha.gov.in/revenue/web/AdministrativeUnit.asp?GL=2
{{Bargarh district}}
{{Municipalities of Odisha}}
{{Western Odisha}}

Bargarh Google Map [https://www.google.com:443/maps?q=Bargarh,+Odisha&ftid=0x3a214ae68aa2037f:0x7548ca050bb36f4c&hl=en&gl=in Bargarh Google map]

[[Category:Cities and towns in Bargarh district]]