Rayagada district is spread in an area of 7585 sq.km. It is on the way to Koraput from Berhampur. The river Bansadhara flows through this district. This district is accepted for its Ferro Maganese factory, Ferro Silicon factory, paper Mill and Sugar factory.

Bissam-cuttack, Chatikona, Devagiri, Hatipathar, Minajhola, Padmapur and Niyamgiri Hills are the places of tourist interest.

How to get there Rayagada is connected by regular bus services from Berhampur, Koraput and Bhubaneswar (390 km). It is a railhead on Raipur-Vizianagaram rail line of South Eastern Railway.

Where to stay : Hotel Swagat, Hotel Kapilas, Hotel Ashok and Hotel Vasudev.

Places around Rayagada

Hati Pathar

Hatipathar waterfall is situated near Rayagada. The natural surrounding  of this place is excellent.

Minajhola  

Minajhola is a place of attraction for its scenic beauty and the confluence of three rivers and the Shiva Temple.

Padmapur

Padmapur housing the shrine of Manikeswar Shiva, is identified to be the seat of Dharmakirti, the Buddhist Logician-Philosopher-94 km

Assistance : Koraput Tourist Office at Koraput Club, Gram – ORISSATOUR; or Tourist Counter, Rayagada Railway Station, or Tourist Counter, Vijayanagaram Railway Station.

 General Information About Rayagada District