The place Upkaganga is situated amidst the Sunabeda River forest. It is about 70 km from District headquarter Nuapada. Beside two hillocks named Guru Dongor and Pati Dongor Water in 3 separate flows from the earth at a place that seems like a stream. The water coming from the earth like the stream is called Upka accordingly the place is named Upkaganga. The deity Lord Shiva and Jagannath were worshipped by the local people. (Source)