Thakkar Bapa Ashram, Rayagada
The Thakkar Bapa Ashram at Rayagada, is established by the great patriot Thakkar Bapa. The Ashram is run by the Servants of India Society.
| Thakkar Bapa Ashram, Rayagada | |
|---|---|
 Thakkar Bapa Ashram, Rayagada | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Location | |
| Location | Orissa, Rayagada |
| State | Orissa |
| Country | India |
  Location in Odisha, India | |
| Geographic coordinates | 19°17′00″N 83°42′00″E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1939 |
History
The Ashram was established in the year 1939 with a hostel for the SC/ST boys and girls. During 1938 to 1942 Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, Popularly known as Thakkar Bapa worked on various Committees for the welfare of tribals in Orissa, Bihar etc. . During the period the Ashram at Rayagada has been established . Later in 1958, a school was established in the complex.
Ashram activities
The Ashram runs an Educational complex with a primary school from class 1 o class 5 for only SC girls & boys to strengthen education among tribals of the district.[1] It is associated with balbiksah yojana under child development scheme.[2]
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