The physiographic of Rayagada gives a perfect platform for the tribal’s in sustaining their ethno-cultural identity in the district. Forest area covers an extent of 4785.36 Sq. K.M. out of which 777.27Sq.K.M. is reserved forest. The district has been the homeland of various tribal communities with their sub-tribes, who are found in different level of development depending upon their assimilation with the so-called mainstream or modern communities.
Keywords: Highest concentration is found in the blocks of Rayagada, Kashipur, Kalyansinghpur, Bisamcuttack and Muniguda.