Podagada is located at a distance of 11 KM From Umerkote and around 78 km from Nabarangpur town. It was the capital of the ancient Nala Dynasty. The hill ranges of Podagarh, covered with deep forests, sheltered the remnants of the ruling dynasties. Their caves, usable, inscriptions, and habitable stone structures indicate that the place was important before the Mughal invasion. Today there are stone carvings and temples on the hill, which have now become tourist attractions. At the foot of the podgad hill is a Bhairaba temple where pilgrims and devotees come to worship Lord Shiva. Punjisil waterfall is located about 5 km distance from Podgada. Podagada is a popular tourist attraction places in Nabarangpur, Odisha.