The District Headquarters is at Bhawanipatna town which stands almost to the Eastern border. Kalahandi district has an area of 8,364.89 sq.km and ranks 7th among the 30 districts of Orissa.
Amathguda is a fort, situated on the right bank of the river Tel to the place where the road leading towards Balangir crosses the river.
Web : http://www.kalahandi.nic.in/