Raghurajpur
Odisha · east · 10m
India's first Heritage Craft Village — every home is a 1,500-year-old art gallery
Why Special
India's first Heritage Craft Village (2000). 100+ families practicing Pattachitra painting (cloth painting dating to 4th century). Also palm leaf engraving, stone carving, papier-mâché masks. Best Tourism Village 2023.
Festivals & Events
Raghurajpur Art Festival
DecDecember (around Konark Festival)
Village-wide art exhibition and live demonstrations. Pattachitra, palm leaf engraving, stone carving showcased. Award-winning heritage village opens all workshops.
India's first Heritage Craft Village opens every doorway as a gallery
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good coverage — near Puri
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: District Hospital Puri — 14km (14 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Puri 14km (25min)
Roads: Good
Public transport: Auto from Puri
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Puri 14km
Stay: ₹500–15,000/night
300+ options (all-via-puri)
How to Reach
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