Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is a state in central India. It is craved out from Madhya Pradesh in 2000. Its capital is Raipur. The state shares border with Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the west, Andhra Pradesh to the south, Orissa to the east, Jharkhand to the northeast and Uttar Pradesh to the north.

Chhattisgarh comprises 18 districts. There are twelve municipal corporations.

The northern and southern part of Chhattisgarh is hilly. The Satpura range bound to its eastern end and the western edge by the Chota Nagpur plateau. The central part of Chhattisgarh is a fertile plain drained by the Rihand River, a tributary of the Ganges. The main river in the state is the Mahanadi River. Its tributaries are Rihand, Indravati and Jonk and Arpa.

Hindi is the official language of Chhattisgarh. However, Smabalpuri, Marathi, Oriya, Gondi and other tribal languages are also widely spoken.

The latest sex ratio in Chhattisgarh is 991 compared to the rest of India.

Chhattisgarh is India’s melting pot where religious sects including Satnami Panth, Kabirpanth, Ramnami Samaj and others. Champaran, a small town in Chhattisgarh, is the birthplace of the Saint Vallabhcharya.

‘Kosa’ Silk and lost wax art are the popular art of the state.

The popular dance forms of Chhattisgarh are Panthi, Raut Nacha and Soowa. Sohar, Bihav and Pathoni songs are the famous music.

There is Gammat, the famous theater in Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh is a Hindu majority state. Over 95% of its population follows Hinduism.

Chhattisgarh gives a unique experience to tourists. The state is endowed with a rich cultural heritage, including ancient monument, wildlife, magnificent craved temples, palaces and waterfalls.

Chhattisgarh is well connected by rail, road and air. Bilaspur is zonal headquarters of South East Central Railways. There are three airports at Raipur, Bilaspur and Jagdalpur.