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★ District of Odisha ★

Rayagada

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Area · — km²
Population · 9,67,911
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Rayagada — district of Odisha

Rayagada is a district in Odisha. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Rayagada

Tribal culture, agriculture, and natural landscapes in southern Odisha.

District HQ
Rayagada

Must-visit places in Rayagada

urban

Rayagada Town

District headquarters known for tribal markets and local commerce.

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Then & Now

Rayagada district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,21,176
Census 2011 baseline
+22.7%
Population · 2026
10,07,691
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,91,626
Census 2011 baseline
+14.3%
Households · 2026
2,18,993
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,766 villages

Rayagada district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,97,887Census 2011
Female population
4,23,289Census 2011
Sex ratio
1064 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,91,626Census 2011
SC population
1,16,657Census 2011
ST population
5,22,435Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,07,691+22.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,18,993RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,13,833Census 2011
Cultivators
74,742Census 2011
Agri labourers
65,488Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
23,63,679 / 28,49,88983% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Rayagada district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
51 of 2,766 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Temple· 15
  • Railway· 14
  • Hospital· 11
  • PHC· 6
  • Shop· 6
  • Bank· 2
  • College· 1
  • School· 1
  • High school· 1
  • Market· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Library· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Rayagada district.

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All 15 mandals of Rayagada

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2766 villages · 182 GPs
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Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Rayagada

How many mandals and villages are in Rayagada district?

Rayagada district has 15 mandals and 2,766 revenue villages across 182 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Rayagada district?

The district headquarters of Rayagada is —.

What is the pincode of Rayagada district?

Rayagada district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Rayagada may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Rayagada fall under?

Rayagada district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Rayagada district?

Rayagada district had a population of 9,67,911 per the 2011 Census, across 2,766 villages.

When was Rayagada district formed?

Rayagada district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Rayagada district?

Major rivers in Rayagada district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Rayagada

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