Barapali is a town and block headquarters located in the Bargarh district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is administered as a Notified Area Council.
The town holds significant cultural and literary importance within the state of Odisha. It is notably recognized as the birthplace of Swabhaba Kabi Gangadhar Meher, who is considered one of the most renowned poets in Odia literature. His legacy remains a central part of the local identity.