It is bordered by Keonjhar in the north, Jajpur in the east, Cuttack in the south and Angul in the west.
The District is the centre of a religious movement called "Mahimadharma" which over the last century has spread throughout the India. The Chandrasekhar (Shivji) Temple at the hilltop of Kapilas attracts pilgrims from all part of the Country for its spiritual enlightenment, natural beauty and holiness. The Jagar Jatra (Maha Shivaratri) is a famous festival celebrated here in winter season. it is also famous for the Balbhadra Temple built in 1700
AD.

Topography

The Geographical area of Dhenkanal district is 4595 sqr.km; for practical purpose, this district can be divided in to three natural divisions:

This district has mainly five varieties of soil:

1. Alluvial soil
2. Red leam soil
3. Sandy loan soil
4. Gravelly soil
5. Cleaving loan soil

Neighboring districts

Sub Divisions
        Dhenkanal Sadar
        Kamakhyanagar
        Hindol

Tahasils

 Dhenkanal Sadar

Gondia

 Kamakhyanagar

 Bhuban

 Parjang

 Hindol

Police Stations

 Dhenkanal Town

Dhenkanal Sadar

Gondia

Balimi

Rasol

Hindol

Parjanga

Motanga

Kamakhyanagar

Bhuban

Tumusinga

Blocks

Dhenkanal Sadar

Gondia

Odapada

Kamakhyanagar

Bhuban

Kankadahad

Parjanga

Hindol

Municipality

Dhenkanal Municipality

N.A.C

Kamakhyanagar

Bhuban

R.I.Circles

Dhenkanal Tahasil

 Dhenkanal Sadar

 Manipur

 Kankadapal

 Bhapur

 Baliamba

 Gadasila

 Odapada

 Motanga

Chaulia

Gondia Tahasil

Kapilash

Joranda

Sadangi

Pingua

Nihalprasad

Bainsia

Kamakhyanagar Tahasil

 Kamakhyanagar

Anlabereni

Jiral

Tumusinga

Mathakaragola

 Kankadahad

 Birasal

 Mohabiroda

Parjanga Tahasil

 Parjanga

 Muktapasi

Sander

Gengutia

Kualo

Hindol Tahasil

Nizagarh

Rasol

Babandha

Kunua

Paika Puruna Kota

 Ranjagola

 Hatura

Bhuban Tahasil

 Bhuban

Garh Nrusingh Prasad

Baruan (B)

Mahulpal

Places to visit
Saptasajya
Located 11 km out of Dhenkanal, Saptasajya is said to act as host to the Pandora during their Agnyatvas days in these hills. The place, with its beautiful surroundings, is popular with holiday makers. It is also a favorite pilgrimage spot with the temples of Saptarshi and Raghunath reigning supreme during Ramnavami festival.

Deer Park
Kapilas
The loftiest peak of Kapilas range enshrines the temple of Lord Shiva `Chandrasekhar' at a height of about 457 mtrs. -approachable by a flight of 1351 steps and a ghat road. Identified with `Kailas', the legendary abode of Lord Shiva, the hill has several caves, shrines and the ruins of a medieval fort which are regularly visited lay pilgrims. The Deer Park and Science Park are other attractions of the place. It is only 26 km from Dhenkanal town.

 Wild Life
Tikarpara Sanctuary
The tiny village of Tikarpara (120 km from Dhenkanal and 58 km from Angul) has one of the splendid settings in the world. It offers some of the most exciting visuals of the Satkosia gorge, India's mightiest gorge, into which the turbulent Mahanadi river crashes with amazing ferocity through 22 km of emerald forests, that seem to change their hues with every bend of the river's meandering. Apart from offering gorgeous views from the pinnacles of the surrounding hills, there is an excellent potential for angling, boating and trekking around these parts. The Gharial crocodile population obviously enjoys these exotic environs and has an excellent breeding place in this sanctuary created to protect them.