Important Points About Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is located in the centre-east part of India. It is the 10th largest state in the country. Sixteen Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern Madhya Pradesh districts were partitioned in the year 2000 to form this state. It is also known for its high Scheduled Tribe population. It is also one of the states known for the presence of Naxalite insurgents in the country.
| Chhattisgarh | |
| Capital | Naya Raipur |
| Districts | 27 |
| Formed on | 1 November 2000 |
| Official Language |
Hindi |
| Known as/for | – As of 2011, the lowest Human Development Index value – 0.358 – India’s rice bowl |
| Physical Characteristics |
– The northern part lies on the edge of the great Indo-Gangetic plain – The central part lies in the fertile upper basin of Mahanadi – The southern part lies on Deccan plateau |
| Natural Vegetation |
Tropical moist and dry deciduous |
| Major Rivers |
– The Mahanadi river originates Chhattisgarh and advances towards False Point in Odisha – The Rihand river rises from Matiranga hills and advances towards Son river |
| Major Art Forms |
Dance – Chandaini Gonda, Sonha Bihan, Lorik Chanda, Kari, Hareli, Gammatiha, Rahas, Raut Nacha, Panthi, Soowa |
| Industry | Mining, agriculture, energy Production and manufacturing |
| Minerals & Ores |
Coal, iron ore, dolomite, tin, diamond, bauxite, China clay |
| Agriculture | Rice, maize, millets, cotton and oilseeds |
| Geographical Indications |
Bastar Dhokra, Bastar Wooden Craft, Bastar Iron Craft, Champa Silk Saree & Fabrics |
| State Animal | Wild buffalo |
| State Bird | Hill myna |
| State Tree | Sal |
| Biodiversity Hotspots |
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| Bird Sanctuaries |
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| National Parks |
– Indravati National Park – Kanger Valley National Park – Guru Ghasi Das (Sanjay) National Park |
| Biosphere Reserve |
Achanakamar – Amarkantak |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries |
Achanakmar WLS Badalkhol WLS Barnawapara WLS Bhairamgarh WLS Bhoramdev WLS Sarangarh-Gomardha WLS Pamed Wild Buffalo WLS Semarsot WLS Sitanadi WLS Tamor Pingla WLS Udanti Wild Buffalo WLS |
| Tiger Reserve |
Indravati |
| Elephant Reserve |
Lemru, Badalkhol-Tamorpingla |
