Barpali Town, Bargarh

Barpali is located 18 km away from South Bargarh. Barpali is more famous for being the birthplace of Odia poet Swabhaba Kabi Gangadhar Meher. Besides the Barpali Maa Samaleswari and Lord Jagannath temple are here and worshipped by the local people. Internationally renowned for its Tie and Dye textile cotton, Tussar, silk in Sambalpuri design of weaving. Barpali is one of the Tourist places in Bargarh, Odisha

  • Barapali is the hometown of Swabhaba Kabi Gangadhar Meher, one of Odisha’s greatest poets.
  • A small museum showcasing his life, literature, and belongings.
  • Barapali artisans also craft terracotta items like pots, figures, and decorative items often handmade using local clay and traditional techniques.
  • Barapali Railway Station lies on the Sambalpur–Titilagarh line, connecting it to major cities like Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Raipur, Bangalore, and Chennai.
  • The town is accessible via National Highway 201 and State Highway 55, facilitating road travel to and from neighbouring regions.
  • The nearest airports are located in Bhubaneswar and Raipur, providing air connectivity to the region.