The fort of Potagarh was the first Collectorate complex of Ganjam. Later on, it was shifted to Berhampur in 1815 and subsequently to Chhatrapur in 1835, where it is continuing till today. Potager or the “buried fort” is named as such since it is buried. It is situated at present near a village named Ganjam between 180 15′ and 200 15’N. Latitude and 830 49′ and 850 15′ E. Longitude on the fort of Potagarh was the first Collectorate complex of Ganjam. Later on, it was shifted to Berhampur in 1815 and subsequently to Chhatrapur in 1835, where it is continuing till today. Potagarh or the “buried fort” is named as such since it is buried.
It is situated at present near a village named Ganjam between 180 15′ and 200 15’N. Latitude and 830 49′ and 850 15′ E. Longitude on the mouth of river Rushikulya. The fort is in ruins and still, it stands as the mute witness to many rulers, who have used it as their administrative Headquarters to rule over this region named in different periods as Kalinga, Kalinga Dandapat, Ganjam, Chichacole Circar etc.