Raghavendra Rao, born on November 7, 1931, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1982 batch, Karnataka cadre. He holds a graduate degree in Economics. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Gazetted Assistant, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Secretary, Director, Special Deputy Commissioner, and Deputy Development Commissioner from May 1, 1988, to November 1, 1989. He was associated with the Land Revenue Department as the Director of Census Operations. His extensive service reflects a dedicated career in administrative roles within the Karnataka cadre.