Thakkar Bapa Ashram, Rayagada
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| Thakkar Bapa Ashram, Rayagada | |
|---|---|
 Thakkar Bapa Ashram, Rayagada | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Location | |
| Location | Orissa, Rayagada |
| State | Orissa |
| Country | India |
  Location in Odisha, India | |
| Coordinates | 19°17′00″N 83°42′00″E / 19.28333°N 83.70000°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1939 |
The Thakkar Bapa Ashram at Rayagada, is established by the great patriot Thakkar Bapa. The Ashram is run by the Servants of India Society.
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.
