Shukhalata Rao (Bengali: সুখলতা রাও) (1886–1969) was a Bengali social worker and children's book author. Born in Kolkata in the Bengal province of British India, she was the daughter of Upendra Kishore Roychowdhury, and sister of Sukumar Ray. She studied in Bethune College, and obtained a bachelor's degree. She married Dr. Jayanta Rao of Cuttack. After moving to Cuttack, Shukhalata founded the Shishu-o-Matri Mangal Kendro (Centre for the Welfare of Children and Mothers). She also established the Orissa Nari Seva Sangha.