Chhattisgarh Facts and Information
General Information
| Capital | Naya Raipur (Atal Nagar) |
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| Formation Date | 1 November 2000 (carved from Madhya Pradesh) |
| Largest City | Raipur |
| Official Languages | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
| State Animal | Wild buffalo |
| State Bird | Bastar hill myna |
| State Flower | Rhynchostylis gigantea |
| State Name | Chhattisgarh |
Government and Administration
| Chief Minister | Vishnu Deo Sai |
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| Governor | Ramen Deka |
| High Court | Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur |
| Legislature | Unicameral (90 Assembly seats) |
| Lok Sabha Seats | 11 |
| Number of Districts | 33 |
| Rajya Sabha Seats | 5 |
Geography and Environment
| Area | 135,192 km² |
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| Climate | Tropical wet and dry |
| Forest Cover | ~41.5% (one of the highest in India) |
| Major River | Mahanadi |
| National Park | Indravati Tiger Reserve, Kanger Valley |
Demographics and Social Structure
| Density | ~189/km² |
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| Literacy Rate | 70.28% |
| Population (2011 Census) | 25.5 million |
| Sex Ratio | 991 |
| Tribal Population | ~30.6% (highest concentration in India) |
Economy and Industry
| Major Resource | Coal, iron ore, limestone, bauxite |
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| Power Generation | Net surplus electricity producer |
| Rice Bowl | Major rice-producing state |
| Steel Capital | Bhilai Steel Plant |
Education and Research
| Central University | Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur |
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| IIM | IIM Raipur |
| Premier Institute | IIT Bhilai, NIT Raipur, AIIMS Raipur |
Infrastructure and Connectivity
| Major Airport | Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur |
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| Planned City | Naya Raipur (planned smart city) |
| Steel Industries | Bhilai, Raipur, Bilaspur |
Culture and Heritage
| Folk Dance | Panthi, Raut Nacha, Suwa, Karma |
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| Major Festival | Bastar Dussehra (lasts 75 days) |
| Traditional Art | Dhokra (lost-wax metal craft), bell metal work |
| Tribal Heritage | Bastar region (Gond, Maria, Muria tribes) |
Tourism and Places of Interest
| Caves | Kutumsar caves in Kanger Valley |
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| Hill Station | Mainpat |
| Pilgrimage | Rajim (triveni sangam) |
| Waterfall | Chitrakote (India's 'Niagara of Bastar') |
Fun facts
| Longest Dussehra | Bastar Dussehra is the world's longest festival, lasting 75 days |
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| Mineral Wealth | Holds ~17% of India's coal reserves |
| Tribal Diversity | 42 tribes recognized in the state |