CHHATISGARH
Capiral: Raipur
Area: 135194 SQKM (10th)
No.of Districts: 27
Languages: Hindi, Chhatisgarhi
Population: 25540196 (2001) (16th)
Literacy: 65%
Assembly: Unicameral - 90 seats.
Lok Sabha: 11 seats.
Rajya Sabha: 5 seats
Major Rivers: Mahanadhi, Rihand, Indravati.
Geographical Position:21.27 degree N 81.60 degree E (Raipur)
Borders: M.P., Maharashtra, A.P.,Orissa, Jharkhand, UP.,
State Tree: Sal
State Animal: Wild Buffalo
State Bird: Hill Myna.
State Governor: Balramji Das Tandon
Chief Minister: Raman Singh.
Q1. When was Chhatisgarh state formed?
1.11.2000 - Carved out of Madhya Pradesh to satisfy the Chhatisgarhi speaking region people.
Q2. What is important about the Capital city of Raipur? What are the important places of interest here?
It is historically agreed that the city was established by King Ramachandra In the 14th century. Burha Talab (lake) with an insland, Dudhahari Temple, Mahant Ghani Das Memorial Museum, Shaheed Samarak Complex - an architectural beauty etc.,
Q3. State of Chhatisgarh is considered as the..........?
Richest Mineral State and has various rich mineral deposits in the state.
Q4. What are the important cities and rivers of Chhatisgarh?
Cities: Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg. Rivers: Mahanadi, Rihand, Indravati.
Q5. What are the 27 districts of Chhatisgarh?
1. BASTAR: Former princely state during British Rule.
2. BIJAPUR.
3. BALARAMPUR
4. BALOD
5. BALODA BAZAAR
6. BEMETARA
7. BILASPUR: Zonal headquarters of South East Central Railway, Headquarters of South Eastern Coal Fields Ltd., of Coal India Ltd.,
8. DANTEWADA: Danteshwari Temple is very famous.
9. DHAMTARI .
10. DURG: Bhilai Steel Plant liest in this district.
11. Gariyaband
12. JHANJGIR
13. JASHPUR: Number of water falls are here.
14. KANKER .
15.KAWARDHA
16.KORBA.
17.KONDAGAON
18.KORIYA - Hilly region with beautiful valleys - rich in minerals with Coal as the dominant reserves.
19.MAHASAMUND.
20. MUNGELI
21.NARAYANPUR
22.RAIGARH: Comprised of former princely states of Raigarh, Sarangarh and Udaipur.
23.RAIPUR: "Pandwani" a musical way of singing Mahabharat is famous.
24.RAJNANDGAON.
25.SURGUJA.
26.SUKMA
27. SURAJPUR.
Q6. What are the problems faced by Chhatisgarh?
1. Naxalites 2. Tribal population is more and therefore illiteracy prevails in some regions. 3. Political instability.
Q7. What is the name for the unique way of rendering Mahabharata in musical tone?
Pandhwani in Raipur District.
Q8. Chhatisgarh being a tribal oriented state, name a few tribals?
Gond, Abhuj Maria, Muria, Halba, Bhatra, Dhurvaa, Dorla, Uraon.
Q9. Who was the first CM of Chhatisgarh?
Ajit Jogi - 2000-2003. (Indian National Congress).
