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Deogarh in Odisha
Deogarh is the capital of Deogarh district in Odisha.

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Deogarh, Deogarh district, OdishaDeogarh is the place in Odisha popular for serene forests and hills and this place got popularity from the description by the early poet in India- Kalidasa.

Location of Deogarh
Deogarh is the district headquarters of Deogarh district of Odisha.

Geography of Deogarh
Deogarh is located at 21.53 degree North to 84.73 degree East. It has an average elevation of 192 m (630 ft). Deogarh is situated in the western region of the state having its Headquarters at Deogarh.

Extension of Deogarh
Deogarh Town is 90 km to the east of Sambalpur District on N.H.-6. National Highway No.6 passes through the district that acts as the main artery of inter-regional trade and other links. Among various biodiversity rich and ecologically balanced locations, "Pradhanpat" and "Kurudkut" waterfalls are with historical importance and with a salubrious atmosphere around them. Kurudkut is one of the earliest locations where hydroelectricity was generated in Asia though it is really hard to find the traces of such historical importance of those locations, thanks to the continuous negligence and lack of administrative effort being extended towards the restoration and development of those magnificent and least explored natural beauties.

Tourism in Deogarh
Deogarh also houses the Ramgiri Mountains which was described by Kalidas in "Meghdutam". The Pradhanpat waterfall of Pancha Khand is situated near the town.

Visiting Information
Deogarh is connected by bus 310 kms from Bhuabneswar, Cuttack, Howrah, Ranchi and Kolkata.

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