Athagarh is a prominent town and taluk headquarters in the district of Cuttack. The district headquarters, Cuttack is about 28 km south-east. Dhenkanal, the headquarters of Dhenkanal District, is located about 15 km north.
The place houses a law college. Barabati Fort, Dhabaleswar and Chandikhol are the prominent tourist destinations near the town.
Biju Patnaik Airport is the nearest airport. Raj Athgarh Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
