Chhattisgarh

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Chhattisgarh on map of India

Chhattisgarh is a state within the Republic of India. It occupies 52,199 square miles (135,190 km2). In traditional Indian geography it falls under the East Indian zone.

The capital at present is Raipur which would change to 'Naya Raipur' near Raipur. It has eighteen districts: Raigarh, Bilaspur, Bijapur, Korba, Durg, Janjgir, Raipur, Koria, Sarguja, Bastar, Dantewada, Narayanpur, Rajnandgaon, Kanker, Mahasamund, Dhamtari, Jashpur and Kabirdham (Kawardha). The main languages spoken are Hindi and Chhattisgarhi. The main religion is Hindu.

Provincial symbols of Chhattisgarh

  • Indian state flag of Chhattisgarh (proposed).jpg

    Provincial flag of Chhattisgarh

  • Provincial bird of Chhattisgarh

    Provincial bird of Chhattisgarh

  • Provincial animal of Chhattisgarh

    Provincial animal of Chhattisgarh

  • Provincial tree of Chhattisgarh

    Provincial tree of Chhattisgarh


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