Occupying a total area of 7,073 sq km, Rayagada is divided into eleven blocks.
As per the 2001 census, the district houses a total population of 8,23,000 and it has a population density of 116 persons per sq km. Also the literacy rate of Rayagada is 35.61%.
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.
The central attractions of the district are temple of Ma Majhighariani, Laxminarayan temple, Hatipathar, Chatikona, Devagiri and Minajhola.
