The district of Kalahani is also known as the ‘Kalahani District’ by the local people of the state of Orissa. The district has its main administrative centre in the city of Bhawanipatna. The district of Kalahandi is bordered by the districts of Nuapada, Balangir, Nabarangapur, Rayagada, Koraput, Kandhamal and Boudh. The district of Kalahandi has a great past as it was one of the places where small civilisations of the Stone ages took place. There are many places of such locations that will keep the archaeologists interested in the district for decades to come. The district of Kalahandi covers a land area of approximately 7904 sq km with a population of about 15.7 lacs individuals. The population density of the district is around about 199 people per sq km. The district has a lot of forest resources as they cover most of the hilly regions of the district. The district of Kalahandi is one of the 250 most backward districts of India.