Chitrakonda is a small town in the southern part of Odisha. Asia's one of the largest earth dam: BALIMELA DAM is here. The reservoir is around 40 KM long in which 153 small villages are there. Boats are available for transport. This town is well connected by road from Malkangiri, Jeypore and Tuni (Andhra pradesh). There is a big irrigation colony, hospital, police station, inspection bungalow, several offices of the govt.of Odisha. Farm houses of OUAT and temples of all religion. An important and enjoyable Tourist spot.