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Chhattisgarh is located in Central India and is a hub for electrical power and steel industry. Chhattisgarh was formed on 1st November 2000 by annexing 16 Southeastern districts in Madhya Pradesh. Raipur is the capital city of Chhattisgarh, and the most widely spoken language is Chhattisgarhi and Hindi.

About Chhattisgarh

Raipur was a powerful capital when Kalachuri Dynasty was in power. The Satavahana Dynasty also had Raipur as the capital during their regime as early as the 2nd and 3rd century.

Where is Chhattisgarh

The Northern Chhattisgarh lies at the edge of Indo-Gangetic plain. Chhattisgarh is surrounded by Uttar Pradesh on the north, Madhya Pradesh on the northwest, Maharashtra on the west, Andhra Pradesh on the south, Orissa on the east and Jharkand on the northeast side. A tributary of Ganga called Rihand River runs in this state; however, Mahanadhi River is the primary source of water for Chhattisgarh.

Major Cities

Some ...
... of the cities that are of utmost importance in Chhattisgarh are as follows: Raipur, the capital city and the administrative headquarter; Bhilai, the steel hub; Bilaspur, the second largest city; and Durg, an agrarian city located near Seonath River.

Places To Visit

Chhattisgarh, blessed with a vast biodiversity, is slowly becoming a wonderful destination for tourism-related activities.
AkuriNarula, GavarGhat, AmritDhara, Chitrakot, and Ramdaha waterfalls are delightful and major summer attractions in Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh also houses many natural caves due to the hilly terrain. Some of the most prominent caves here are KailashGufa in Bastar, Kutumsar Cave, SitaBengra in Sarguja and Gadiya Mountain in Kanker district.

Kanger National Park, Indravati National Park, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary and Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary in Bilaspur are some of the efforts taken to preserve the flora and fauna in the location.

Rajivlochan Temple, Bhoramdeo Temple, Champran and Chandrahasini Devi Temple are some of the most remarkable temples in Chhattisgarh. Sirpur and Giraudhpur are sites of religious importance.Ratanpur and Malhar in Bilaspur, and Barsoor in Dantewada are archaeological sites in Chhattisgarh.

How to Reach

Air: There is just one commercial airport in Chhattisgarh, and it is in the capital city, Raipur. Flights ply to major cities in India on daily basis. The nearest International airport is located in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh, which connects to various International destinations.

Rail: South East Central Railway's zonal headquarter in Bilaspur serves as the Railway link between Chhattisgarh and other major cities in India. Durg junction and Raipur junction also have trains plying to major cities within the city.

Road: The Mumbai - Kolkata National Highway passes through Chhattisgarh. NH 43 starts from Raipur and extends till Vishakhapatnam. NH 78 between Madhya Pradesh and Jharkand passes through four districts in Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh has 11 National Highways that extend within and outside the city.