Bissamcuttack is a census town in Rayagada district in the state of Odisha, India. It is one of the identified Tourist Centres of Odisha.
Gunupur is a Municipality and one of the sub-divisional headquarters of Rayagada district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the second biggest town in Rayagada district.
Gudari is a town and a Notified Area Council (N.A.C.) in Rayagada district in the Indian state of Odisha.It is the 3rd biggest town in Rayagada District followed by Rayagada and Gunupur in 1st and 2nd.
Padmapur is a village in the Rayagada district of Odisha, India. It is the most populated village and one of the identified tourist centers of the district. A hillock adjoins the village to its northern side to enhance the scenic beauty of the place. A 7th century inscription found here, in the Nilakantheswar Temple, indicates that the Jagamanda hill, located close by, once housed the monastery of the famous Buddhist logician-philosopher Dharmakirti.
Maa Markama Temple located at Bissam Cuttack village of Rayagada district is a place of tourist interest. It is the only shrine of Devi Maa Markama and Maa karkama in the Indian state of Odisha. The temple of Maa Karkama is situated next to the temple of Maa Markama. The legend says that the Devi is being worshiped for centuries. However, the temple was constructed in the recent past. A junior college and a university college in Bissam Cuttack are named after Maa Markama. The temple is one of the places of tourist attractions in Rayagada district. Dussehra and chaitra Paraba are celebrated every year at the temple. The nearest rail head is Chatikona, which is 7 km from Bissam Cuttack.
Chatikona is a small village of Rayagada district in the state of Odisha, India. It is one of the identified Tourist Centres(scenic spot) of odisha.
Paikapada is located near Therubali in the Rayagada district, in the Indian state of Odisha. It is most famous for the Pataleshwar Shiva temple, one of the tourist attractions of the district.
Kashipur, a Sub-division and one of the main Block Headquarter, is located in the district of Rayagada in the Indian state of Odisha. Kashipur became highlighted for 1 December 2004 incidence when the police was led in a brutal attack on a people's demonstration at village Kucheipadar, near the proposed alumina plant of Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL) at Doraguda. Kashipur is well known for the Utkal Aluminium International Limited (UAIL) and the local peoples' movement for and against the company.
Minajhola is located near Gudari in the Rayagada district, in the Indian state of Odisha. It is famous for the Shiva temple, one of the tourist attractions of the district. The main place of attraction is a shiva temple at the confluence of three rivers i.e. Vamsadhara, Chauladhua & Phalaphalia here. Situated at the heart of the dense forest, It is one of the identified Tourist Centres of odisha. Minajhola is famous for its Shiva temple, People from far and near visit the shrine during the festival of Shivaratri
Hatipathar is a beautiful spot for picnic and one of the identified Tourist Centres(scenic spot). of odisha located in Rayagada district of the Indian state of Odisha. The scenic spot with two water falls on the river Nagavali, is situated at a distance of 3 km from the town Rayagada. The two huge boulders on the hill top appear like massive elephants. The name Hatipathar( elephant stone) derives from the scene which looks like huge elephants. The 2006 heavy rains changed the course of the river Nagavali and damaged the proposed 10 MW Small H.E. Project for which visitors are not welcome to visit this place currently. However the revival project of Hatipathar waterfall is being taken up to give it a new look. The nearby places of attraction are as follows.
Khambesi is a small village in Bissam Cuttack Tahasil of Rayagada district in the state of Odisha, India dominated by Dongaria Tribe. The village came to limelight when the villagers through Gram Sabha voted against the joint venture of OMC and Vedant's for mining lease. Sri Jalandhar Pusika, a Dongaria of the village Khambesi is the first Graduate of the Tribe.
Kiyapadu is a hamlet in Rayagada Tahasil of Gumma Panchayat in the state of Odisha, India dominated by Dongaria Tribe. The village was in lime light when the local people opposed the establishment of the Alumina Refinery by RSB.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rayagada (JNVR) is a co-educational boarding school located at Burujuguda, Therubali in the district of Rayagada, Odisha India.
Kumudabali is a small village of Rayagada district in the state of Odisha, India. The Temple of Balunkeswar Shiva on the banks of Vamsadhara River near the village is a scenic spot.
Durgi is a census village & Panchayat Headquarter of Bissam Cuttack Block in Rayagada district of Odisha, India. There are total 439 families residing in this village. The wards/ villages comes under Durgi Panchayat are:- Durgi, Bhaleri, Kundanpadar, Rengabai, Barangpadar, Thambalpadhu, Budhanagar, Kachapai, Kalipadar, Kurankul, Tentili Kalipadar, Mulipada, Dharamguda, Balipadar, Haduguda, Huruguda, Khariguda and IAY Colony.
Therubali Airport is located 3.3 km from Therubali city center in Rayagada district, Odisha.
