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'''Janjgir–Champa district''' is a district in the [[India]]n state of [[Chhattisgarh]]. The district headquarters of the district Janjgir–Champa, [[Janjgir]], is the city of Maharaja Jajawalya Dev of the [[Kalachuris of Ratnapura|Kalachuri dynasty]]. Earlier a part of the [[Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur district]], Jangir was carved out in 1998 to a separate district of its own, and ran to a political controversy about the name of the freshly minted district, which it carries to date as the name "Janjgir–Champa". Inhabitants are generally migrants from nearby villages.
'''Janjgir–Champa district''' is a district in the [[India]]n state of [[Chhattisgarh]]. The district's headquarters, [[Janjgir]], is the city of Maharaja Jajawalya Dev of the [[Kalachuris of Ratnapura|Kalachuri dynasty]]. Champa is the city named after Raja Veer bahadur's Horse called "Champak". Earlier a part of the [[Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur district]], Jangir-Champa was carved out in 1998 to a separate district of its own. Inhabitants are generally migrants from nearby villages.


The present collector of Janjgir-Champa is Shri Jitendra Kumar Shukla.<ref>http://janjgir-champa.nic.in</ref>
The present collector of Janjgir-Champa is Jitendra Kumar Shukla.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://janjgir-champa.nic.in/ |title=Home |website=janjgir-champa.nic.in}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The Janjgir-Champa district, which is best known as the heart of Chhattisgarh because of its central location in state, was established on 25 May 1998. The Vishnu Mandir of the district reflects its golden past. Janjgir- Champa is also a place where one can find a number of temples having very versatile history.
The Janjgir–Champa district, which is best known as the heart of Chhattisgarh because of its central location in state, was established on 25 May 1998. The Vishnu Mandir of the district reflects its golden past. Janjgir- Champa is also a place where one can find a number of temples having very versatile history. On August 15, 2021 then [[Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh]] announced new districts in state, one of which would the newly formed district of [[Sakti, Chhattisgarh|Sakti]] which was carved by taking many villages and cities out of Janjgir-Champa district.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-08-15 |title=Chhattisgarh to have 4 new districts, says CM Bhupesh Baghel on Independence Day |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/chhattisgarh-to-have-4-new-districts-says-cm-baghel-on-independence-day/articleshow/85345132.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-10-28 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Economy==
The district is located in the central area of Chhattisgarh. It is bordered on the northeast and southeast by [[Raigarh district]], on the north by [[Korba district]], on the west by [[Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur district]] and on the south by [[Baloda Bazar district]]. The Hasdeo–Bango project has been considered as life supporting canal for this district. Under this project 3/4 area of the district will be covered for irrigation. The district headquarters of Janjgir–Champa is Janjgir, which is situated on National Highway 49. Janjgir is {{cvt|43|km}} from Bilaspur and {{cvt|152|km}} from State capital [[Raipur]] through the rail route.
KSK Energy Venture (6 x 600 MW) is one of the major [[Thermal power station|thermal power plant]] of the district.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Preview of KSK Thermal Power Project (3600MW) {{!}} Transaction {{!}} IJGlobal |url=https://www.gem.wiki/KSK_Mahanadi_Power_Project |website=ijglobal.com}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=January 2025|reason=Reference leads to a wiki which claims that "anyone can edit", but registration appears to be locked.}}


==Administrative divisions==
==Demographics==
Janjgir–Champa district is divided into five subdivisions: Champa, Dabhara, Janjgir, Pamgarh, and Sakti.
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|title=Religions in Janjgir-Champa district (2011)<ref name="religion">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: Chhattisgarh|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11368/download/14481/DDW22C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
There are fourteen [[tehsil]]s in Janjgir-Champa: [[Akaltara]], [[Baloda]], Champa, Dabhara, Jaijaipur, [[Janjgir]], Malkharoda, Nawagarh, [[Pamgarh]], and [[Sakti, Chhattisgarh|Sakti]], Shivrinarayan, Bamhanidih, Saragaon, Baradwar.
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There are fifteen R.I. mandals: Akalatara, Baloda, Bamhindih, Champa, Chandrapur, Dabhara, Hasod, Jaijaipur, Janjgir, Malkharoda, Nawagarh, Pamgarh, Rahod, Sakti, and Shivrinarayan.
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There are nine blocks/janpad panchayats: Akaltara, Baloda, Bamhindih, Dabhara, Jaijaipur, Malkharoda, Nawagarh, Pamgarh, and Sakti.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About District: Administrative Information|publisher=Janjgir–Champa District|url=http://janjgir-champa.nic.in/files/aboutdistrict.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015033405/http://janjgir-champa.nic.in/files/aboutdistrict.htm|archive-date=15 October 2012|url-status=dead|access-date=7 May 2013}}</ref>
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Janjgir–Champa district is one of the fastest growing district of India, as 52 power plants are being opened in the district. Janjgir is going to become the "power hub" of the country, which will supply 15 to 20 thousand megawatt electricity. KSK Energy Venture (6 x 600 MW) which is 2nd biggest private thermal power plant of Asia{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}, is one of the major thermal power plant of the district.
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Janjgir–Champa district is a major producer of food grains in the state. It is a major hub for agricultural trade and a major local market for fresh farm supplies and the district is also famous for limestone.
 
Cottage industries such as Kosa sarees (Silk), Kansa (Bronze Utensils) & Kanchan (Gold Jewelry) trading and manufacturing work have been done from ancient times.


==Transport==
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Janjgir–Champa has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 1,619,707,<ref name="districtcensus">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Janjgir-Champa|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/350 |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Guinea-Bissau]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = June 13, 2007 | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Guinea-Bissau 1,596,677 July 2011 est.}}</ref> or the US state of [[Idaho]].<ref>{{cite web
 
=== Railway ===
District headquarters [[Janjgir]] is connected with Rail Line of South-Eastern Central Railway. It is situated on [[Howrah]]—[[Mumbai]] main line. State capital [[Raipur]] is {{cvt|152|km}} from Janjgir through rail route. The main railway stations of district Janjgir–Champa are Champa, Janjgir-Naila, Akaltara, Sakti, Baradwar. The railway station of Janjgir is called ''Janjgir-Naila'' after the part of the town in which it is located. Where as Champa JN is A-category Station.
 
==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Janjgir–Champa has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 1,619,707,<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Guinea-Bissau]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Guinea-Bissau 1,596,677 July 2011 est.}}</ref> or the US state of [[Idaho]].<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 308th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert|421|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was  23.01%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Janjgir–Champa has a [[sex ratio]] of 991 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1,000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 73.7%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 24.57% and 11.56% of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus/>
}}</ref> This denotes it as the 308th largest district (out of 640) in India.<ref name="districtcensus" /> The district has a population density of {{convert|421|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name="districtcensus" /> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was  23.01%.<ref name="districtcensus" /> Janjgir–Champa has a [[sex ratio]] of 991 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1,000 males, and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 73.7%.<ref name=districtcensus/>
 
After bifurcation, the district had a population of 966,671, of which 163,553 (16.92%) live in urban areas. Janjgir-Champa has a sex ratio of 973 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 249,522 (25.81%) and 82,900 (8.58%) of the population respectively.<ref name="districtcensus" />
 
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At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 94.89% of the population in the district spoke Chhattisgarhi and 3.66% [[Hindi]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>
 
==Culture==
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One of the most popular religious sites in the district is [[Shivrinarayan|Shivarinarayan]]. According to tradition, it was here where [[Shabari]] had her ashram. According to the ''[[Ramayana]]'', during his exile, [[Rama]] encountered Sabari and ate the little food which she could offer him.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SHIVARINARAYAN {{!}} Janjgir-Champa District, Government of Chhattisgarh {{!}} India|url=https://janjgir-champa.gov.in/en/tourist-place/shivarinarayan/|access-date=2021-05-01|language=en-US}}</ref>
Janjgir has been the residence of [[Annie Funk]], a Christian Missionary who lost her life in Titanic. Her house still lies deserted in the city and people often visit the ruins of her house. Further, the Nahariya Baba Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman has always been a place of interest for the tourists. Manka Devi Mandir of Khokhra is also a peaceful and nice place of district located between two big ponds. Major tourist places and religious pilgrims are Madanpurgarh, Rishabhtirth, and Vishnu Temple(Janjgir), Shivarinarayan,  Pithampur (Kaleshwarnath Temple), Chandrapur (Chandrahasini Temple and Mahanadi river), [[Adbhar]]([[Ashtabhuji Temple]]), Samleshwari Temple (Champa). Lord Hanuman Temple (Mehandi) and Kharod (Laxmenshwar temple).
== Education ==
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=== CBSE affiliated schools ===
*Brilliant Public School [CBSE], Janjgir
*Gurukul Public School [CBSE], Janjgir
*Shri Kailashpat Singhania Hr.Sec.School [CBSE], Gopal Nagar (Lafarge)
(CBSE) Jay bharat English medium school
=== Chhattisgarh Board affiliated schools ===
*Vivekanand Higher Secondary School, Janjgir
*Nav Jagriti Higher Secondary School, Champa
*Dev Sanskriti Vidyalaya Gayatri Sakti Peeth Chamapa.
*DBM Agriculture Higher Secondary School, Link Road Janjgir
*Gyan bharti higher secondary school, janjgir
*Gyanoday Hr. Sec. School Akaltrara Road Janjgir
*Jay Bharat English. Medium. School, Janjgir
*Lions English Higher Secondary School, Champa
* National Convent School, Dabhara
* Hari om Higher secondary school, Dabhara
*R.K.Singh Higher Secondary School Akaltara
*ST.XAVIER'S HIGHER SEC SCHOOL, CCI AKALTARA
*LOTUS PUBLIC SCHOOL (CBSE PATTERN SCHOOL)
*Delhi Public School
*GYANDEEP HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, JANJGIR
===ITI===
*DBM Industrial Training Institute, Link Road Janjgir
*Global pvt. Iti, Behind Manka Dai Mandir, Baloda Road, Akaltara
*Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Janjgir
*Govt. Industrial Training Institute, Akaltara
*Govt. Polytechnic college, Janjgir
*YASH ITI
*GOVT.ITI SAKTI
=== Nursing Colleges ===
*Ayushman nurshing college (ANM), Janjgir
*Surya College Of Nursing
=== B.ed Colleges ===
* Konark College Of Education, Khokhsa, Janjgir
*Gyanoday College Of Education Janjgir
*Pt harishanker college of education, janjgir.
*Utkarsh college of education, janjgir
*Gyandeep College of Education, Janjgir
*Gyanroshani Lok Kalyan Sanstha Khokhara, Janjgir
=== General Colleges ===
*College of agriculture and research station janjgir champa
*Govt. Engineering college, Janjgir
*Indian Institute of Handloom and Textile Technology Champa
=== Other Colleges ===
*Govt. M.M.R.Post Graduate college, Champa
*Jajwalyadeo Govt. Naveen Girl's College Janjgir
*T.C.L. GOVT. P.G. COLLEGE, Janjgir
*Thakur Indrajeet Singh Mahavidyalay, Akaltara


==Janjgir Champa District Urban Population 2011==
At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 94.16% of the population in the district spoke [[Chhattisgarhi language|Chhattisgarhi]], and 4.30% [[Hindi]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Chhattisgarh|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10198/download/13310/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2200.XLSX|website=www.censusindia.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>
Out of the total Janjgir Champa population for 2011 census, 13.90 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 225,061 people lives in urban areas of which males are 114,316 and females are 110,745. Sex Ratio in urban region of Janjgir Champa district is 969 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Janjgir Champa district was 923 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 29,166 of which males and females were 15,169 and 13,997. This child population figure of Janjgir Champa district is 13.27% of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Janjgir Champa district as per census 2011 is 81.80% of which males and females are 90.71% and 72.66% literates respectively. In actual number 160,234 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 89,935 and 70,299 respectively.


==Janjgir Champa District Rural Population 2011==
==See also==
As per 2011 census, 86.10% population of Janjgir Champa districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Janjgir Champa district population living in rural areas is 1,394,646 of which males and females are 701,401 and 693,245 respectively. In rural areas of Janjgir Champa district, sex ratio is 988 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Janjgir Champa district is considered, figure is 955 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 195,052 in rural areas of which males were 99,788 and females were 95,264. The child population comprises 14.23% of total rural population of Janjgir Champa district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Janjgir Champa district is 71.64% as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 83.73 and 59.48 percent respectively. In total, 859,400 people were literate of which males and females were 503,744 and 355,656 respectively.
* [[Janjgir–Champa Lok Sabha constituency]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.facebook.com/JANJGIR Janjgir Facebook]
* [https://www.facebook.com/JANJGIR Janjgir Facebook]
* [http://janjgir-champa.nic.in Official website]
* [https://janjgir-champa.gov.in/en/ Official website]
* [http://janjgir.page.tl/ Janjgir website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080706051136/http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/chhatisgarh/districts/janjgir.htm Map of Janjgir]


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Latest revision as of 18:06, 30 January 2026

Janjgir–Champa district
District of Chhattisgarh
Temple in Janjgir
Temple in Janjgir
Country India
StateChhattisgarh
DivisionBilaspur
HeadquartersJanjgir
Tehsils9
Government
 • Lok Sabha constituencies1
 • Vidhan Sabha constituencies6
Area
 • Total4,466.74 km2 (1,724.62 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,619,707
 • Density360/km2 (940/sq mi)
 • Urban
225,199
Demographics
 • Literacy73.7%
 • Sex ratio986
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Average annual precipitation1157.1 mm
Websitehttps://janjgir-champa.gov.in/en/

Janjgir–Champa district is a district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The district's headquarters, Janjgir, is the city of Maharaja Jajawalya Dev of the Kalachuri dynasty. Champa is the city named after Raja Veer bahadur's Horse called "Champak". Earlier a part of the Bilaspur district, Jangir-Champa was carved out in 1998 to a separate district of its own. Inhabitants are generally migrants from nearby villages.

The present collector of Janjgir-Champa is Jitendra Kumar Shukla.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

The Janjgir–Champa district, which is best known as the heart of Chhattisgarh because of its central location in state, was established on 25 May 1998. The Vishnu Mandir of the district reflects its golden past. Janjgir- Champa is also a place where one can find a number of temples having very versatile history. On August 15, 2021 then Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh announced new districts in state, one of which would the newly formed district of Sakti which was carved by taking many villages and cities out of Janjgir-Champa district.[2]

Economy[edit | edit source]

KSK Energy Venture (6 x 600 MW) is one of the major thermal power plant of the district.[3][unreliable source?]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Religions in Janjgir-Champa district (2011)[4]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 98.44%
Islam
 
 1.04%
Other or not stated
 
 0.52%
Distribution of religions

According to the 2011 census, Janjgir–Champa has a population of 1,619,707,[5] roughly equal to the nation of Guinea-Bissau[6] or the US state of Idaho.[7] This denotes it as the 308th largest district (out of 640) in India.[5] The district has a population density of 421 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,090/sq mi).[5] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 23.01%.[5] Janjgir–Champa has a sex ratio of 991 females for every 1,000 males, and a literacy rate of 73.7%.[5]

After bifurcation, the district had a population of 966,671, of which 163,553 (16.92%) live in urban areas. Janjgir-Champa has a sex ratio of 973 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 249,522 (25.81%) and 82,900 (8.58%) of the population respectively.[5]

Languages of Janjgir-Champa district (2011)[8]

  Chhattisgarhi (94.16%)
  Hindi (4.30%)
  Others (1.54%)

At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 94.16% of the population in the district spoke Chhattisgarhi, and 4.30% Hindi as their first language.[8]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Home". janjgir-champa.nic.in.
  2. ↑ "Chhattisgarh to have 4 new districts, says CM Bhupesh Baghel on Independence Day". The Economic Times. 2021-08-15. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  3. ↑ "Preview of KSK Thermal Power Project (3600MW) | Transaction | IJGlobal". ijglobal.com.
  4. ↑ "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Chhattisgarh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 "District Census Handbook: Janjgir-Champa". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  6. ↑ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on June 13, 2007. Retrieved 2011-10-01. Guinea-Bissau 1,596,677 July 2011 est.
  7. ↑ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2011-09-30. Idaho 1,567,582
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Chhattisgarh". www.censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.

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