Government : District Commissioner of Rayagada

The current District Commissioner and District Magistrate (DM) of Rayagada is Ms. Parul Patawari, IAS. As the chief administrative officer of the district, she plays a vital role in implementing government schemes, maintaining law and order, and overseeing developmental projects. Her office operates from the Collectorate in Rayagada, the administrative headquarters of Rayagada District, Odisha.