Jharsuguda is the administrative headquarters of
Jharsuguda District in
Orissa. It is a prominent commercial center and agricultural market of the district. Jharsuguda is 70 km to the north of
Sambalpur.
Places of interest in and around the town include Vikramakhol, Gujapahar, Kuilighugar and Pikalghugar.
Bhubaneswar is around 450 km south-east. Nearest airport is at Raipur. Jharsuguda Junction Railway Station is a prominent railhead of the state.
National Highway 6 has its route through Jharsuguda.
