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CHHATTISGARH
Chhattisgarh : lies between 17°46' - 24°8' North Latitude and 8-°15' - 84°24' East Longitude.
The state comprises the south eastern 16 districts of the former state of Madhya Pradesh. The state came into being on 1st November, 2000.
This state is drained by a number of rivers, namely Seonath, Mahanadi, Hasdo, Rihand, Mand, Kanhar and Indravati rushing through its hills and the plateau.
These intersection of plateau, hills and rivers have given rise to spectacular scenery.
There are unexplored tracts of thick forest with largest assortment of wildlife in the country.
Agriculture is the mainstay of state's economy as three-fourth of the total population lives in rural areas.
Rich in forest and mineral resources and with a surplus of power, the state has all potential to grow into one of the most wealthy states in the country.
State Government :
http://www.chhattisgarh.gov.in
| Capital : |
Raipur |
| Area : |
135,133 square Kilometers |
| Population : |
20,833,803 (2001 census) |
| Literacy : |
64.66% (2001) |
| Language : |
Hindi, Chhattisgarhi dialect. |
| Roads : |
44,851 Kms |
| Railways : |
1,768 Kms |
| Airport : |
Raipur |
| Seaport : |
Nil |
| Climate : |
Summer (48° - 22° C), Winter (23° - 4° C), Monsoon : June to Sepetember |
| Best Season : |
October to April |
| Places of Interest : |
State Tourism :
http://cgtourism.nic.in
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Barsur : Ancient capital, Temples.
Bastar : Marias and Murias Tribal culture.
Bhilai : Industrial township.
Bhoramdeo : Bhoramdeo temples, Palaces with erotic sculptures (similar to those in Khajuraho temples).
Bilaspur : High Court, Temple, Ramakrishna Ashram. [Ratanpur (32 Kms) : Ancient Capital, Temples, Fort, Lakes. Sharif (32 Kms) : Shrine. Malhar (32 Kms) : Excavations, Temples, Museum. Talagram (24 Kms) : Temples.]
Chitrakot : Jain Temples, Pilgrim centre, Scenic beauty, Waterfalls, Ram Navami Festival in March / April.
Jagdalpur : Palace, Tribal Temple. [Keshkal (130 Kms) : Scenic Valley, Palace, Temple. Kutumsar (40 Kms) : Caves full of amazing stalacite and stalagmite columns. Tirathgarh (39 Kms) : Waterfall.]
Jashpurnagar : Waterfalls, Picnic spots. [Kunkuri (45 Kms.) : Catholic Church.]
Khairagarh : Only Music University in Asia called 'Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya'.
Korba : Industrial centre, Aluminium Plant. [Pali : Temple. Lapha (20 Kms) : Temple, Fort, Lake, Caves, Kendai Falls.]
Raipur : Museum, waterfalls nearby. [Arang (47 Kms) : City of Temples. Rajim (48 Kms) : Vishnu temple on the banks of river Mahanadi.]
Ramgadh : The 'Ajanta' of Chhattisgadh, Caves, Falls.
Seorinarayan : Temple, Fair on Magh Purnima. [Kharod (5 Kms) : Temple.]
Sihawa : Caves, Hindu pilgrim centre, Dam.
Sirpur : Important Buddhist centre from 6th to 10th century BC.
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| Festivals : |
Basant Panchami, Magh Purnima (January/February), Ramaram Mela, Madai (February), Mahashivratri, Holi (February / March), Phagun Madai (March), Sakalnarayan (April), Ramnavami (March / April), Goncha (July), Pola (August / September), Dussehra (October), Diwali (October / November), Tribal Festivals. |
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