Balamgadhi (Mendra)

Situated 50 kilometers from the district headquarters of Koriya—accessible via the main Ramgarh route through Sonhat and Mendra, followed by a 5-kilometer detour inland—lies the Balmgarhi Hill. This site once served as the fortress and capital of King Balam, and also housed the bungalow of the Maharaja of Koriya, Ramanuj Pratap Singh Deo. Located nearby, within this very hilly region, the Gopad River originates from Chilli Dhodhi to the north, while the Hasdeo River—the “energy-giver” of Chhattisgarh State—emerges from the south.