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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Dharakote, Dharakote, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 1, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Dharakote, Dharakote, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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about Dharakote (also spelled Dharakot), a historic village and the block headquarters in Odisha’s Ganjam district.

📋 Administrative Overview

Dharakote is a semi-urban village that serves as the headquarters of the Dharakote Community Development Block and its own Gram Panchayat . It is a former Zamindari estate with a rich royal history .

Feature	Details
Status	Semi-urban village & former Zamindari estate
Block	Dharakote
Tehsil	Dharakote
District	Ganjam
State	Odisha
Gram Panchayat	Dharakote (LGD Code: 117715)
Pincode	761107
Telephone Code	06822
Vehicle Registration	OR-07 / OD-07
Elevation	30 meters (100 feet) above sea level
Founded by	Raja Hadu Singh (in 1476)
Official Language	Odia

📊 Demographics (as per 2011 Census)

According to the 2011 Census, Dharakote village has a total population of 3,490 people . The detailed demographic profile is as follows:

Feature	Details
Total Population	3,490
Number of Households	797
Male Population	1,779 (51.0%)
Female Population	1,711 (49.0%)
Sex Ratio	1,042 females per 1,000 males
Literacy Rate	69.63% (Male: 77.12%, Female: 61.84%)
Total Literate Population	2,430 persons
Total Illiterate Population	1,060 persons
Total Area	110 hectares

🏛️ History & Royal Legacy

Dharakote has a fascinating history dating back to the 15th century. The area was originally part of the Khidisingi (Sorada) kingdom, ruled by the Nala dynasty .

Formation of Dharakote Estate:
In 1476, Raja Baliar Singh, the last king of Khidisingi, divided his kingdom into four separate estates for his sons and grandsons :

Dharakote – Raja Hadu Singh (second son)
Badagada – Raja Daman Singh (grandson)
Sorada – Raja Sandhadhanu Singh
Sheragada – Raja Parsuram Singh

Present Royal Family:

Rani Sulakshana Geetanjali Devi is the present Rani Saheb of Dharakote since 28 May 2010 .

🗺️ Administrative Subdivisions

Historically, the Dharakote estate was administratively divided into three subdivisions comprising 188 villages :

Subdivision	Number of Villages
Jahada	85 villages
Kunanogada	37 villages
Sahasrango	66 villages

📍 Location & Connectivity

Dharakote is well-connected by road and is situated in a scenic location surrounded by mountains and rivers .

Feature	Details
Coordinates	19°23′N 84°20′E / 19.38°N 84.34°E
Distance to Asika (Nearest Town)	12-14 km north-west
Distance to Berhampur (Brahmapur)	55 km
Distance to District HQ (Chatrapur)	75 km
National Highway	NH-59 (Gopalpur-Khariar) passes through the town
Public Bus Service	Available within village
Private Bus Service	Available within village
Railway Station	Available within 10+ km
Nearby River	Rushikulya River (12 km north-west)

🏰 Tourist Destinations

Dharakote is famous for its royal heritage and religious sites. The Jagannath Temple and Maharaja Palace are the main attractions .

1. Jagannath Mandir (Lord Jagannath Temple)

The Jagannath Temple in Dharakote is built in contemporary Kalingan architecture style by the Dharakote Zamindari family .

Feature	Details
Architecture	Kalingan style, similar to Puri Jagannath Temple
Main Festival	Ekadasi Rath Jatra (Cart Festival)
Devotees	40,000 – 70,000 visitors during the festival
Specialty	Different rituals compared to other Jagannath temples in Odisha

The temple celebrates the “Bara Mase Tera Parba” (13 festivals in 12 months), including Snana Yatra, Rath Yatra, Bahuda Yatra, Krishna Janmashtami, and Dev Deepavali .

Feature	Details
Age	600 years old
Location	Beside the Jagannath Temple
Current Ruler	Rani Sulakshana Geetanjali Devi (since 2010)

Feature	Details
Location	At the entrance of Dharakote fort
Land Area	9 acres
Tradition	The fire has been kept burning continuously by descendants of the royal family

Institution Name	Type
Royal Degree College	Degree College
Ananta Narayan Higher Secondary School	Higher Secondary
Somanath Science Higher Secondary School, Mundamarai	Higher Secondary (Science)
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kusaguma	CBSE School
Sri Raja’s High School	High School
Krushna Singh Girl’s High School	Girls’ High School
Pattadev Sanskrit Toll	Sanskrit School
Saraswati Bidyabhaban School	Private School
Various Primary Schools	Primary Education

Bank Name
State Bank of India
Utkal Gramya Bank
Aska Co-op Central Bank
Union Bank of India (Mundamarai)
Indian Overseas Bank (Jahada)

📋 Administrative Overview

📊 Demographics (as per 2011 Census)

🏛️ History & Royal Legacy

🗺️ Administrative Subdivisions

📍 Location & Connectivity

🏰 Tourist Destinations

1. Jagannath Mandir (Lord Jagannath Temple)

2. Dharakot Maharaja Palace

3. Sati Chita (Sati’s Pyre)

🏫 Educational Institutions

🏦 Banks in Dharakote

🏘️ Local Streets (Sahis)

🗺️ Nearby Villages under Dharakote Area

🗳️ Politics

🌄 Geography & Natural Beauty

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Ganjam District, Odisha

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