Chhattisgarh general knowledge

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh

Let’s Talk about Chhattisgarh general knowledge. Chhattisgarh is a middle Indian state, with such huge cultural wealth and historical background, surrounded by natural beauties. It separated from the state of Madhya Pradesh on November 1, 2000. The capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur, which works as the administration and economic center of the state. Here is the outline of key general knowledge about Chhattisgarh:

 

1. Geography

Region: Chhattisgarh is the 9th largest state of India, which covers an area of 135,194 square kilometers.

Bordering: It shares a border with seven states—Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

River: Major rivers of Chhattisgarh are Mahanadi, Indravati, Godavari.

Forest Area: About 44% of the area of the state is the forest area. It is one of the most forested states of India.

2. Districts of Chhattisgarh

  1. Balod
  2. Baloda Bazar
  3. Balrampur
  4. Bastar
  5. Bemetara
  6. Bijapur
  7. Bilaspur
  8. Dantewada
  9. Dhamtari
  10. Durg
  11. Gariaband
  12. Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi
  13. Janjgir-Champa
  14. Jashpur
  15. Kabirdham (Kawardha)
  16. Kanker
  17. Kondagaon
  18. Korba
  19. Koriya (Korea)
  20. Mahasamund
  21. Mungeli
  22. Narayanpur
  23. Raigarh
  24. Raipur
  25. Rajnandgaon
  26. Sukma
  27. Surajpur
  28. Surguja

3. Economy

The economy of Chhattisgarh is primarily agrarian, with mining and energy generation also being conducted to a certain extent. It is one of the most mineral-rich states in India, especially in coal and iron ore. It also generates most of the electricity in India.

 

4. Tourism

Chitrakote Falls: This is one of the widest waterfalls in India and is known as the “Niagara of India”.

Bastar: The district is famous for the tribal culture, and there is a Dussehra celebration every year.

Kanger Valley National Park: The national park is quite famous for its limestone caves and unique biodiversity.

5. Culture

Chhattisgarh has many native tribes, such as Gonds, Baigas, and Halbas, so there exists a rich tribal life. The two traditional dances are Panthi and Raut Nacha. Besides these, bell metal and woodcraft are the specialty items of handicraft. Well, let’s know some more interesting facts about the state.

6. Important Facts:

State Animal: Wild Buffalo

State Bird: Hill Myna

State Tree: Sal

Chhattisgarh is one step further in stronger strides, not only politically or economically but also culturally for the states of India.

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Quiz

1. When was Chhattisgarh established as a separate state?




2. Which is the capital city of Chhattisgarh?




3. Which river is known as the lifeline of Chhattisgarh?




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