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Garhakota

Garhakota is a town and a municipality in Sagar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is also a tehsil headquarter.

Garhakota is located at 23°46′N 79°09′E / 23.77°N 79.15°E / 23.77; 79.15. It has an average elevation of 373 metres (1,223 feet). Garhakota is situated on the bank of Sunar River and Gadheri river.

As of 2001 India census, Garhakota had a population of 26,877. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Garhakota has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 57%. In Garhakota, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Many archaeological surveys have revealed that it has been a place of importance for many civilizations.

Pt. Gopal Bhargava, who is currently the PWD Minister in MP government, comes from this town.

It comes under the Rehli constituency and is well developed in comparison to other towns of Sagar district.

Garhakota is located on Sagar to Damoh and Katni road; daily bus service is available from here. The nearest railway station to Garhakota is Patharia. However, since 50% of trains do not stop at Patharia, passengers usually begin their journey from Damoh railway station.

Lord Jagannanth Temple is more than 200 years old. In this temple, Lord Jagannath Swami is seated with his brother Balram and sister Subhadra. Every year on Rath Doj (Rath Yatra), Lord Jagannath Swami comes out to the city with his elder brother and sister to give darshan to his devotees.

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