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Paradeswar Temple in Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Dharamgarh Town is the Headquarter of Dharamgarh Sub-Division in Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.

It is also referred to as Dharmagarh. It is known as the granary of Kalahandi district.

Odisha State Government recently upgraded it from Gram Panchayat to Notified Area Council (NAC).

The Dharamgarh sub-division of Kalahandi includes Golamunda, Koksara, Jaipatna, Kalampur, Junagarh and Dharamgarh blocks.

History

Bandhkana, Dharamgarh sub-division

Dharamgarh became a sub-divisional headquarters in post-independence period when Kalahandi joined Odisha state. Dharamagrh sub-division is histrorically 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 irrgation 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.

Geography

The geographical cordinates of Dharamgarh Town are 19°52 North and 82° 47 East. It is located at south-west part of the district.

Economy

Politics

The political space in Dharamgarh has been mostly circumscribed by the Biju Janata Dal.

Dharamgarh NAC, which underwent its first election in April 2015, was won by the ruling BJD. Out of 14 wards, 13 was won by BJD Candidates. Ward No. 11 was won by Congress.

Dharamgarh Block Chairpersonship is with Bhartiya Janata Party.

Dharamgarh is a Vidhan Sabha constituency. Shri Pushpendra Singh Deo, a BJD loyalist, is the MLA of this constituency.

Dharamgarh falls under the Kalahandi-Nuapada Lok Sabha Constituency. BJD senior member Shri Arka Keshari Deo is the MP of this constituency.

Among other active political parties are Bhartiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Samruddha Odisha, Kalinga Sena and Samajwadi Party.

Temples and Monuments

Bhimkhoj Shiva Temple
This temple is located in Bhimkhoj Pada of Dharamgarh. It is one of the popular religious site in the region. Pilgrims throng to this temple every monday for performing the religious rituals. During the Sravan month the environment here goes serene and pious. The Bhima Kunda, believed to be the foot print of Bhima, is a unique feature around this temple. It is due to this Bhima Kunda that this place has derived its name as Bhimkhoj. Bolbom & Nagabom are popular festival associated with this temple.

Shiva Temple in Bhimkhoj Dharamgarh
Bhima Kunda

Paradeswar Temple Complex
The Paradeswar Temple Complex is located on the Dharamgarh-Bagad Route. This complex comprises of three temples namely Shiva Lingam, Jagannath and Radha Krishna. It is among the few, perhaps 3, shiva temple in the world where the Shiva Lingam is made up of mercury known as Rasalingam.

Radha Krishna Temple Complex
This temple complex is located at bastipada of Dharamgarh. It comprises of temples of Lord Jagannath and Radha Krishna.

Jagannath Temple Complex
This temple complex is located at Jagannath Pada under Ward No. 3 of Dharamgarh. It comprises of temples of Lord Jagannath and Goddess Santoshi. Unique feature of this temple complex is the Asta Prahari Festival and Rathayatra Festival.

Indravati Shiv & Vaishnodevi Temple
Located near Indravati Office on the Dharamgarh-Junagarh Main Route. It is around 5 km away from Dharamgarh.

Bhandargharen Temple
Maa Bhandargharen is kuladevi of Dharamgarh. This temple of Maa Bhandargharen is located at Bastipada Main Junction. The famous Ghata Jatra is associated with this temple.

Gayatri Temple
This temple is located at bastipada near the Bus Station within the Sri Krishna Bhawan Complex.

Sri Aurobindo Relics Center
The sacred relics of Mahayogi Sri Aurobindo and The Divine Mother Sri Maa installed here on 4 February 2002

Sri Aurobindo Kendra, Dharamgarh
SHRINE of Sri Aurobindo Relics Centre, DHARAMGARH
Sri Aurobindo Pathachakra, Dharamgarh
Sri Aurobindo Pathachakra Photo

Lord Hanuman Temple
This temple is located at bastipada near Maa Bhandargharen Temple. Tuesday is considered auspicious for visiting this temple.

Lord Rama Temple
The temple of Lord Rama is located at Char Chhak behind the Electric Office towards the Panchayat College.

Maa Durga Temple
The temple of Maa Durga is located close to Shisu Mandir Road Junction. This temple has been built by Shri Biswa Das & Family.

Tourist Points

Dokhri Chanchra Water Fall
This fall is situated about 20 km from Dharamgarh. It has one of the best scenic view with nature, forest and maountains surrounding it.

Gudahandi Historical Site
Gudahandi is situated in about 20 km from Dharamgarh in the border to Koraput district. In the Gudahandi hills are some ancient caves bearing pictographic paintings of remote antiquity.

Ampani Hills
Ampani hills present a panoramic view of nature. It is also famous for Budharaja Temple and waterfall, located about 40 km from Dharamgarh.

Chura Pahad
Locally known as Chora Dangar is a beautiful place with forest, mauntains and springe situated about 15 km from Dharamgarh.

Junagarh
This historical town in Kalahandi is just situated 15 km from Dharamgarh. Junagarh used to be capital of Kalahandi before Bhawanipatna. It has famous Lankeswari temple, Dadhimana temple and Kanak Durga temple.

Indravati Lake
Indravati lake popularly known as Indravati Dam is situated in Mukhiguda. The hydroelectricity power station at Mukhiguda is known to be one of the largest in Asia. This lake is surrpounded by forest and mountains giving a beautiful scenai view for nature lovers.

Festivals

  • Kalahandi Utsav: Kalahandi Utsav[1] is celebrated every year in Dharamgarh along with Bhawanipatna.
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Ghanta Jatra in Dharamgarh, Kalahandi
  • Ghanta Jatra
  • Bhandargharen Puja
  • Nagabom
  • Nuakhai
  • Dasahara:It is an important festival of the region

Hospitals

  • Sub-Divisional Headquarters Hospital, Dharamgarh
  • Pulse Polio Centre (PPC), Dharamgarh
  • Sardar Raja Medical College, Jaring
  • District Headquarters Hospital, Bhawanipatna
  • Life Worth Hospital, Bhawanipatna
  • CHC, Junagarh
  • PHC, Parla

Child Care/Orphanages

  • Jasoda Anathashram, Gambhariguda
  • Dr. Ambedkar Anathashram, Pandkul (Chichiya)
  • Missionaries of Charity
  • Childrens Home

List of Anganwadis

Educational Institutions

School

  • Krishna Devi Middle English School Dharamgarh
  • Government High School Dharamgarh
  • Vocational Training School
  • Government Girl's High School Dharamgarh
  • Sri Aurobindo Center Of Integral Education
  • El Nissi Mission School Dharamgarh
  • Saraswati sishu vidya mandir Dharamgarh
  • Sanskaar Public School
  • Scholar Model School
  • Gurukul Public School,Dharamgarh.
  • Kashibahal High School
  • GuruGeeta public School Dharamgarh

College and Technical Institution

  • AKASH COLLEGE OF SCIENCE(Junior)
  • Panchayat College Dharamgarh (Junior)
  • Panchayat College Dharamgarh (Senior)
  • Women's College Dharamgarh (Junior)
  • Women's College Dharamgarh (Senior)
  • Vocational Higher Secondary School Dharamgarh
  • Industrial Training Institute

Other Institutes

  • Edurite Coaching Institutes

Non-Governmental Organisations

  • Marwari Yuva Manch (MYM)
  • Marwari Mahila Samiti (MMS)
  • Jagannath Seva Samiti (JSS
  • Human Development
  • Shiddarth Foundation

Governmental Organisation/Offices

  • Sub-Collector Office
  • Block Office
  • Notified Area Council Office
  • Tahasil Office
  • Child Development Project Office
  • District Agriculture Office
  • Election Department Office
  • District Inspector of School
  • Treasury Office
  • RD Office
  • PWD Office
  • Minor Irrigation Office
  • Marriage-cum-Registry Office
  • Electric Office
  • BSNL Office
  • SDPO Office
  • RI Office
  • Police Station
  • Short Stay Home
  • RWSS/PHD Office
  • Horticulture Office
  • Red Cross Blood Bank

Court Complex

List of Judges in Dharamgarh Court Complex:[2]

S.No. Name of the Judge Designation Joining Functions
1 Dr. Radhakanta Mishra Additional Dist. & Sessions Judge 11.02.2015 Deals with sessions Cases special Act cases, Civil Appeals, Criminal Appeals, Civil Revision, Criminal Revision
2 Sri Sunil Kumar Das Senior Civil Judge 09.02.2015 Deals with Civil Suits
3 Sri Bisweswar Biswoprakash Ray S.D.J.M. 09.02.2015 Deals with Civil & Criminal Cases

Judgeship of Kalahandi & Nuapada [3]

Associations

1. Chamber of Commerce (CCD)
It is an association of all the business entities at Dharamgarh. Shri Bidyadhar Sahu is its President and Shri Arun Tayal is its Secretary.

2. Bar Association
It is a professional body of lawyers of Dharamgarh Region practising law at Dharamgarh Sub Division Dist. & Sessions Court. Its President is Shri Suman Panda and Secretary Shri Ashwin Panda.

Dharamgarh NAC

There are 14 wards in Dharamgarh Notified Area Council.

Areas Covered - Dharamgarh Town, Kebadi and Kashibahal.

Chairperson - Sushree Hira Bag
Vice-Chairperson - Shri Ashok Mohanty

Ward Member List
Ward No Ward Member Party Area Population Votes Secured Quota
1 Swarnalata Das BJD Bhimkhoj Pada, Parts of Arabinda Pada 751 359 OBC (W)
2 Puspanjali Naik BJD Bastipada 776 441 OBC (W)
3 Hira Bag BJD Harijan Pada, Gaur Pada, Marwadi Pada 858 463 SC (W)
4 Ashok Mohanty BJD Panchayat Office Backside, Jagannath Pada, Parts of Arabinda Pada 1034 568 General
5 Pradeep Rout BJD TentuliaPada 784 464 OBC
6 Maya Naik BJD Parts of Revenue Colony and Parts of MaliPada 802 314 General (W)
7 Jahnabi Naik BJD Parts of Revenue Colony, KendumundiPada 772 383 General (W)
8 Bibek Mishra BJD ST School to Panchayat College 814 379 General
9 Banita Lahajal BJD College Pada, Salekela Pada, Kacheri Pada, Block Colony 778 362 General (W)
10 Manjulata Hans BJD Kashibahal Basti, Brahman Pada 618 289 General (W)
11 Chandrasekhar Bihari INC Indrabati Colony, Block Office Backside, Kashibahal Harijan Pada 737 305 SC
12 Bhabeswar Bhoi BJD Talpadar, MaliPada, Telipada, Gaurpada, Paradeshwar Pada 1033 589 ST
13 Nathuram Naik BJD Kebadi Left Side 674 313 OBC
14 Dingaradhara Naik BJD Kebadi Right Side 586 286 General

Press Community

Hrushikesh Mishra is the senior most Journalist & Social Worker of Dharamgarh Town. He started his carrier as a journalist since 1984.

Bidyadhar Sahu is a Senior Journalist. He is the President of Chamber Of Commerce, Dharamgarh.

Baidyanath Behera is a Journalist. Represents Samaya(Odia) and Nav Bharat (Hindi). He is the Secretary of Jagannath Seva Samiti, a charitable trust.

Biranchi Jal is a Journalist. Represents Odia News Daily - Sambad & Kanak TV.

Ingit Panda is a Journalist. Represents Odia News Daily - Samaja.

Anshuman Patra is a Journalist. Represents Odia News Daily - Dharitri.

Kurukhetra Rout Represents OTV Odia News Channel for Dharamgarh Sub Division .

List of Banks

Bank List
Bank Branch Code IFSC MICR Contact
SBI - Main Branch 001326 SBIN0001326 766002015 06672-242231, 242749
SBI - BazaarPada Branch 016130 SBIN0016130 09437329011
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) 000928 IOBA0000928 766020501 06672-242583
Axis Bank 001940 UTIB0001940 766211502 06672-242113, 242114
DCB Bank 000143 DCBL0000143 766072501 07752008021
Bank Of Baroda DHAKAL BARB0DHAKAL 06672-2513035

Notable Persons

Ram Chandra Patra was the first OAS-cum-IAS officer from this region. Ram Chandra Patra Sujit Meher a famous Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur.

References

  1. ^ http://kalahandiutsav.com/
  2. ^ http://ecourts.gov.in/kalahandi/station-wise-judges-0
  3. ^ Judgeship of Kalahandi & Nuapada
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