Bargarh is located in western odisha, close to the border of neighboring state of Chhattisgarh. It is positioned at 21.33N 83.62E with an average elevation of 171 meter (561 feet). The Bargarh district lies in the Plain with Eastern Ghats running close to the town. As per the earthquake zoning of India, Bargarh falls in the zone 2 category, the least earthquake prone zone.