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.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.
