Rayagada District
Rayagada is a mineral-rich district in the southern part of the state of Orissa, in India. The city Rayagada is its headquarter. The population of this district consists mainly of tribals. The primitive Kondhas or Kondhs form the majority of population followed by Souras.
The District occupies a total area of 7,584.7 km2. Rayagada is divided into eleven blocks.
The district generates income mainly through agriculture based activities. Paddy, wheat, ragi, mung, biri, ground nut, potato and maize are the major crops grown in the area.
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