Baseikela Fort is located in the Bheden Block of Bargarh district. Bheden Jamindar Raja Manohar Singh, the close associate of Veer Surendra Sai had made fortification at this place. Situating on the bank of river Jeera it attracts thousands of people every year. The natural beauty of this place mesmerises the visitors. The remnants of the fort remind the past glory and struggle of the Jamindars and make this place more significant. This place is famous for its Ghitghiti Pathar which was producing sound when British soldiers were approaching towards the native fighters.
- Baseikela Fort was established by Raja Manohar Singh, the Jamindar (landlord) of Bheden.
- Raja Manohar Singh was a close ally of Veer Surendra Sai, the legendary freedom fighter of western Odisha.
- The fort served as a strategic military base during the rebellion against the British East India Company, particularly around the 1857 uprising (also known as the First War of Indian Independence).
- Beyond its historical importance, Baseikela Fort is admired for its natural surroundings.
- The remnants of the fort, set against the backdrop of the Jeera River, offer a picturesque landscape that attracts numerous visitors annually.
