In October 1992, the Indian state of Odisha’s southern district, Rayagada, gained its independence. The Khonds and the Soras make up the majority of the tribes that make up the population. The indigenous people of the district speak Kui and Sora in addition to Odia. Maharajah Biswanatha Deba Gajapati of Jeypore’s Surjyabansha dynasty founded it.]

Eleven blocks make up the 7,584.7 square kilometer (2,928.5 sq mi) region that constitutes Rayagada.