Dharapgarh & Dashamati Sagar, Balangir

Dharapgarh is located 50 km from Balangir. It is home to a large tank called Dashamati Sagar, covering an area of 119 acres. The tank is protected by shrines dedicated to Chandi, Duarsuni, Samalei, Pataneswari, Shiva, and Vishnu, which are worshipped primarily by non-Brahmins. A dip in the tank holds religious significance. Local beliefs about the presence of water nymphs add a mystical aura to the site. Dashamati Sagar is a notable tourist attraction in Balangir. For more information about this place, visit the official Odisha tourism website of Balangir District.

By Road: Regular bus services connect Balangir town to Dharapgarh, with the trip taking about an hour.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is in Balangir from there, taxis or auto-rickshaws can be hired to reach Dharapgarh.
By Air: The closest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, roughly 340 km away.

Dashamati Sagar