Central IndiaStateCG
Chhattisgarh
Capital: Raipur
#9
Area Rank
#17
Pop. Rank
70.3%
Literacy
33
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalRaipur
Largest CityRaipur
Formation1 November 2000
Population2.55 crore (2011)
Area135,192 sq km
LanguagesHindi, Chhattisgarhi
Literacy Rate70.3%
Districts33
Major RiversMahanadi, Indravati, Sheonath, Hasdeo
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.Carved out of Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 2000
- 2.Richest state in forest resources โ ~44% forest cover
- 3.Bastar region famous for tribal crafts and longest Dussehra (75 days)
- 4.Chitrakote Falls โ widest waterfall in India (nicknamed "Niagara of India")
- 5.Major steel and mining hub โ Bhilai Steel Plant is one of India's largest
- 6.Mineral-rich: iron ore, coal, bauxite, limestone
โญFamous For
Steel plantsTribal cultures (Bastar)Bastar Dussehra (75-day)Chitrakote Falls (Niagara of India)Rice bowl of Central India
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟIndravati National Park (Wild Buffalo)
- ๐ฟKanger Valley NP
- ๐ฟAchanakmar Tiger Reserve
Tips
- โ1 November 2000: both Chhattisgarh (from MP) and Jharkhand (from Bihar) formed
- โBhilai Steel Plant established with Soviet assistance in 1959
- โBastar โ naxal-affected region; frequently in news
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Chhattisgarh?
When was Chhattisgarh officially formed?