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About Chhattisgarh
 The history of Chhattisgarh dates back to very early times
when it was known as South Kosala. The Aryan migrants to the
South passed through it. It is a tribal -dominated territory
situated between Orissa and Jharkhand in the East and Madhya
Pradesh and Maharashtra in the west. The population of the
state is 17.6 million of which one third is tribal. The
capital is of the state is Raipur. The state spans an area of
1,35,000 sq km and is divided in 16 districts. It has 5.88
million hectares of cultivable land and 6.07 million hectares
of forest cover. The state has a mega steel plant at Bhilai
and a few large cement factories. The major economic
activities of the people of the state are agriculture, mining
and forestry.
Capital : Raipur
Language : Hindi, tribal languages
Area : 135100 sq kms
Population : 17615000
 Its holyland is irrigated by Mahanadi, Shivnath, Indravati,
Hasdo & Kharun river. From historical point of view,
Chhattisgarh is so rich & from traditional point of view
it is always a place of central attraction. Geographical
differences of Chhattisgarh makes people's civilization more
colourful. By this its natural brilliance is innaugrated by
its excellent,wonderful,curious, people life, aboriginal &
modern life system. Its history, archaeology, art, culture,
religious places, natural sophistication, forest life &
industries etc. are flower of vision. Many civilization were
born in Chhattisgarh in which Maurya, Saatvahan, Vakatak,
Guptavansh, Nalvansh, Panduvansh, Somvanshi, Nagvanshi,
Mandlik & Kalchuri (Haihayvanshi) Rajvansh are
mentionable.
Travelogue
Raipur and Bilaspur
are the most convenient bases for visiting all major places of
tourist interest in the area. The cities are important
commercial centers of the state. The main tourist attractions
in the state are Kawardha, Bastar, Jagdalpur, Amarkantak,
Raipur, Tanor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, Samorsot Wildlife
Sanctuary, Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, Indravati Wildlife
Sanctuary, etc. The state is well connected to the rest of the
country by road, rail and air.
Principal Places of Tourist
Interest
Rajim, Champaranya, Sirpur, Ratanpur,
Amarkantak, Bhilai, Dongargarh, Arang, Mainpat,
Sheorianarayan, Malhar, Tala, Bhoramdeo, Bheemkhoj (Khallari),
water falls at Chotrakoot, Teerathgarh, Mandra, Chitradhara,
Tamda, Dhoomar; caves at kotamsar, kailash, Aranyak, Sakal
Narayan, Tular, Rani, Makar, Kanak & Dongare, Dantewada,
Keshkal Valley, Charama Valley, Kanger National Park;
Indravati National Park etc. |
