Rayagada

Rayagada is a district in the State of Orissa in India. Geographical Area of the district is 7584.7 Sq Km. Population of the district as per census 2001 was 8,23,000. The district derives its name from its headquarter town of the same name.

There are 2 subdivisions, 11 development blocks, 4 tahsils, 171 gram panchayats, and 2445 inhabited and 222 uninhabited villages in the district.

History

The district came into existence on 2nd October 1992. It was carved out of the erstwhile Koraput district.

It has a long and glorious historical records evident by copper plates, rock inscriptions as well as different coins, which clearly indicate that the region was the centre of attraction in all ages.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

138 Gunupur Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. RAMANAGUDA BLOCK, 2. GUNUPUR BLOCK, 3. GUNUPUR (NAC), 4. PADMAPUR BLOCK, 5. CHANDRAPUR BLOCK, 6. GUDARI BLOCK, 7. GUDARI (NAC).

139 Bissam Cuttack Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. MUNIGUDA BLOCK, 2. KOLNARA BLOCK, 3. BISSAM CUTTACK BLOCK, 4. KALYANSINGHPUR BLOCK.

140 Rayagada Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. RAYAGADA (M), 2. KASHIPUR BLOCK, 3. RAYAGADA BLOCK.

Places of interest
Hati Pathar, Minajhola