The state was formed on 1 November 2000 by partitioning ten Chhattisgarhi and six Gondi-speaking southeastern districts of Madhya Pradesh. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population of Chhattisgarh is 2,418,722 as per 2001 census constituting 11.6 percent of the total population (20,833,803). Few Chhattisgarhi dishes are Aamat, Bafauri, Bhajia, Chousela, Dubkikadhi, Farra, Khurmi, Moong Bara, Thethari, and Muthia.[81][82][83][84][85][86]. [45], The state has a potential of 61,000 MW of additional thermal power in terms of availability of coal for more than 100 years and more than 2,500 MW hydel capacity. [52], Chhattisgarh has an Education Index of 0.526 according to the 2011 NHDR, which is higher than that of the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan. Chhattisgarh has a fairly high fertility rate (3.1) as compared to All India (2.6) and the replacement rate (2.1). The plains are numerically dominated by castes such as Teli, Satnami and Kurmi; while forest areas are mainly occupied by tribes such as Gond, Halba, Kamar/Bujia and Oraon. In the north lies the edge of the great Indo-Gangetic plain. Theater is known as Gammat in Chhattisgarh. Only one-fourth to one-fifth of the sown area was double-cropped. The state is full of ancient monuments, rare wildlife, exquisitely carved temples, Buddhist sites, palaces, waterfalls, caves, rock paintings, and hill plateaus. It is situated in the east of Madhya Pradesh. [75], Soowa or Suwa tribal dance in Chhattisgarh is also known as Parrot Dance. Sci. It is hot and humid because of its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer and its dependence on the monsoons for rains. [20] Coal is also found in this part of the country. [citation needed] (chhattis—thirty-six, and garh—fort.) Forests occupy 41.33% of the total area (as per the latest report by the Indian Forest Service) and the rich forest resources include wood, tendu leaves, honey and lac. Wild water buffalo is the currently the state animal of Chhattisgarh and Hill myna is the state bird, found mostly through the bastar region of the state. Chhattisgarh is one of the states of India which was carved out of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on 1 st November 2000. Average rainfall in the state is around 1400 mm and the entire state falls under the rice agroclimatic zone. Koriya is also known for its mineral deposits. [10] The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Chhattisgarh is ₹3.63 lakh crore (US$51 billion)[11] and the per capita GSDP ₹102,762 (US$1,400) A resource-rich state, Chhattisgarh is a source of electricity and steel for the country, accounting for 15% of the total steel produced as well as a large contributor of coal. Chandulal Chadrakar led this forum, several successful region-wide strikes and rallies were organised under the banner of the forum, all of which were supported by major political parties, including the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. New, 343 New, 930New.. Other national highway includes NH 6, NH 16, NH 43, NH 12A, NH 78, NH 111, NH 200, NH 202, NH 216, NH 217, NH 221, NH30NH 930 NEW. Tiwari p.163, Tribal Roots of Hinduism by Shiv Kumar Tiwari p.209. Current train stations are mostly overcrowded and not maintained well for passengers. Chhattisgarh Government had completed construction of 5,266 cement concrete (CC) roads having a total length of 1,530 km in various villages of the State as on 31 May 2016 under 'Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Yojana'. Deciduous forests of the Eastern Highlands Forests cover roughly 44% of the state. Agric. The State Legislative assembly is composed of 90 members of the Legislative Assembly. Currently the state comprises 28 districts. Rihand River, which is one of the Agril. [27] Freight/goods trains provide services mostly to coal and iron ore industries in east–west corridor (Mumbai-Howrah route). ड़ा.संजय अलंग-छत्तीसगढ़ की पूर्व रियासतें और जमीन्दारियाँ (वैभव प्रकाशन,रायपुर 1, Deshbandhu Publication Division, "सन्दर्भ छत्तीसगढ़", Deshbandhu Publication Division, "छत्तीसगढ़ के तीर्थ और पर्यटन स्थल", Deshbandhu Publication Division, "Chhattisgarh: Beautiful & Bountiful (Study in Biodiversity of Chhattisgarh)", Ramesh Dewangan & Sunil Tuteja, "Chhattisgarh Samagra", C.K. The economy of Chhattisgarh recorded a growth rate of 6.7% in 2017–18. The average wild buffalo weighs weight 800-1200 kg. Situated in Central India, the place is a natural homeland to several leopards, tigers and the different birds which pass through the state in the winter months. Wildlife Sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh are inhabited by the the endangered The majority of the farmers are still practising the traditional methods of cultivation, resulting in low growth rates and productivity. The Kaplik style is livelier, where the narrator actually enacts the scenes and characters. It is third in iron ore production and first in tin production. [44], In Chhattisgarh, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (|NTPC) has Sipat Thermal Power Station with a capacity of 2,980 MW at Sipat, Bilaspur; LARA Super Thermal Power Station with a nameplate capacity of 1600MW and Korba Super Thermal Power Station with a capacity of 2,600 MW at Korba, while CSEB's units have a thermal capacity of 1,780 MW and hydel capacity of 130 MW. It is the only tin ore-producing state in India. The Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary is an Indian sanctuary in Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh State. Chhattisgarh (Chhattīsgaṛh, translation: Thirty-Six Forts) is one of the 29 states of India, located in the centre-east of the country.It is the ninth-largest state in India, with an area of 135,191 km 2 (52,198 sq mi). Prior to that, the region was part of the Central Provinces and Berar (CP and Berar) under British rule. The proportion of households with access to improved sources of drinking water in 2008–09 was 91%. Legume Research 22(4): 273–274. Chirimiri is one of the more popular places, known for its natural environment and climate, in Chhattisgarh. 21 (1):55–56. The length of the tail (adult male) is between 20 to 24 cm, with two central tail feathers growing up to 30 cm long drooping streamers. International Rice Research Notes (IRRN).27(1):56. The state bird is the pahari myna, or hill myna. [21] The dense forests are rich in wildlife. Jogimara caves contain one of the most ancient proclamations of love. This area also finds mention in Ramayana and Mahabharata. The state sends 11 members to the Lok Sabha and five members to the Rajya Sabha. Its government is also promoting IT and has set up a body to take care of IT solutions. to 30 cm. State animal - Van Bhainsa, (W ild Buffalo) State bird – Pahari Myna, (H ill Myna) State tree – Sal, (S arai) The northern part of the state touches the great Indo-Gangetic plain. It is made up of 28 states and 8 union territories. Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai is most popular artist of Pandavani[72], Raut Nacha, the folk dance of cowherds, is a traditional dance of Yaduvanshis (clan of Yadu) as symbol of worship to Krishna from the 4th day of Diwali (Goverdhan Puja) till the time of Dev Uthani Ekadashi (day of awakening of the gods after a brief rest) which is the 11th day after Diwali according to the Hindu calendar. There is a lack of passenger services to north and south of Chhattisgarh. Along with Bhilai, today Raipur, Bilaspur, Korba and Raigarh have become the steel hub of Chhattisgarh. For example-Bhilai has a literacy rate of 86%, while Bastar has a literacy rate of 54% . Also, very few cash crops are grown in Chhattisgarh, so there is a need to diversify the agriculture produce towards oilseeds and other cash crops. The Karma tribal dance marks the end of the rainy season and the advent of spring season. Chhattisgarh state - Chhattisgarh People, Chhattisgarh Tourism, … Agriculture is counted as the chief economic occupation of the state. The farmers have to be made aware of modern technologies suitable to their holdings. Scheduled Tribes make up 30.62% of the population. With a 2011 population of 25.5 million, Chhattisgarh is the 17th-most populated state … It was bifurcated from the state of Madhya Pradesh. 4. The fall is situated seven kilometres from Koriya on the Manendragarh-Baikunthpur road. The total figure of population living in urban areas is 5,937,237 of which 3,035,469 are males and while remaining 2,901,768 are females. All Indian states have their own government and union territories come under the jurisdiction of the central government. [26] Construction of some new railway lines include Dalli-Rajhara–Jagdalpur rail line, Pendra Road-Gevra Road Rail Line rail line, Raigarh-Mand Colliery to Bhupdeopur rail line and Barwadih-Chirmiri rail line. Ambikapur, Mainpat, pendra road, samri, Jashpur are some of the coldest places in the state.[24]. In Chhattisgarh, people don't get toilet incentives, they have to construct the toilet with their own money, after using the toilet for 3 months they are entitled for the incentive amount.[56]. In the medieval period up to 1803, a major portion of present eastern Chhattisgarh was part of the Sambalpur Kingdom of Odisha. The skin color is slate-gray to black or grayish black, generally darker on the head and lighter on the body. Chhattisgarh is a storehouse of literature, performing arts and crafts—all of which derives its substance and sustenance from the day-to-day life experiences of its people. According to Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Chhattisgarh provides electricity to several other states because of surplus production. Chhattisgarh has an urban population of 23.4% (around 5.1 million people in 2011) residing in urban areas. Providing adequate knowledge to the farmers is essential for better implementation of the agricultural development plans and to improve productivity.[40]. According to another local custom, women can choose to terminate a marriage relationship through a custom called chudi pahanana, if she desires. The other main rivers are Hasdeo (a tributary of Mahanadi), Rihand, Indravati, Jonk, Arpa and Shivnath. ड़ा.संजय अलंग-छत्तीसगढ़ की जनजातियाँ Tribes और जातियाँ Castes (मानसी पब्लीकेशन,दिल्ली 6. Chhattisgarh had been the center of progress and development of several culture since the Vedic and Mythological times. As per census 2011, the State has population of 25.5 million and six medical colleges ( five Government and one private) with intake capacity of 700 students and doctor patient ratio of 1:17,000. [40], Chhattisgarh has a limited irrigation system, with dams and canals on some rivers. Tiwari p.161, Dimensions of Human Cultures in Central India: by Professor S.K. Almost the entire railway network spread over the state comes under the geographical jurisdiction of the South East Central Railway Zone of Indian Railways centred around Bilaspur, which is the zonal headquarters of this zone. Agric. Tea production started after two years at the Sogara Ashram. The southern part of the state lies on the Deccan plateau, in the watershed of the Godavari River and its tributary, the Indravati River. Many national highways are on paper and not fully converted into four-lane highway. This was largely because these states had over 70% of their households accessing tube wells/hand-pumps as sources of drinking water. "State Bird/Animal/Tree - Andaman and Nicobar Administration, India", "State Animal, Bird, Tree, and Flower of Chandigarh", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Indian_state_birds&oldid=993875892, States and union territories of India-related lists, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Indian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 12 December 2020, at 23:33. One of the remarkable places is Shivrinarayan which is nearby Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. They lived more than 10 of their 14 years of Vanvas in different places of Chhattisgarh. Research on Crops. Chhattisgarh receives an average of 1,292 millimetres (50.9 in) of rain. The state has the highest freight loading in the country and one-sixth of Indian Railway's revenue comes from Chhattisgarh. According to a report by the government of India,[62] at least 34% are Scheduled Tribes, 12% are Scheduled Castes and over 50% belong to the official list of Other Backward Classes. Winters are pleasant with low temperatures and less humidity. Oudhia, P. (2000). ... (52,198 sq mi). Das, G.K. and Oudhia, P. (2001). Under UDAN regional connectivity plan Jagdalpur airport was briefly connected to Raipur by Air Odisha. Weight of adult Asian water buffalo is between 600 kg to 1200 kg. In 1955, a demand for a separate state was raised in the Nagpur assembly of the then state of Madhya Bharat. With the exception of the hilly states of the north-east, Chhattisgarh has one of highest shares of Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within a state, accounting for about 10 percent of the STs in India. [35], The new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government sent the redrafted Separate Chhattisgarh Bill for the approval of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, where it was once again unanimously approved and then it was tabled in the Lok Sabha. This decision was taken in 11th meeting of Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. [37] Chhattisgarh's success factors in achieving high growth rate are growth in agriculture and industrial production. Traditional crafts include painting, woodcarving, bell metal craft, bamboo ware, and tribal jewellery. Another view, more popular with experts and historians, is that Chhattisgarh is the corrupted form of Chedisgarh meaning Raj or "Empire of the Chedis". Chhattisgarh has coverage of mostly two-lane or one-lane roads which provides connectivity to major cities. The most popular theory claims that Chhattisgarh takes its name from the 36 ancient forts in the area. Chhattisgarh is fertile plain. Some areas constituting the Chhattisgarh state were princely states under the British rule, but later on were merged into Madhya Pradesh. डाॅ. To this Rama said that of the many types of food he had tasted, "nothing could equal these berry fruits, offered with such devotion. [79] [80]. Facts about Chhattisgarh – Chhattisgarh is the 10th largest state in the country. [citation needed] Koriya was a princely state during the British rule in India. There is also a large Odia population. Sadri is spoken in the northeast near Jharkhand. The dance closely resembles Krishna's dance with the gopis (milkmaids). The area constituting the new state merged into Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 1956, under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 and remained a part of that state for 44 years. The state tree is the Sal (Sarai) found in Bastar division. [17] Deciduous forests of the Eastern Highlands Forests cover roughly 44% of the state. Today, Raipur has become the centre of the steel sector, the biggest market for steel in India. [1] A list of state birds of India is given below. A state of east-central India south of Uttar Pradesh. The official languages of the state are Chhattisgarhi and Hindi. The rivers Rihand, Indravati, Jonk, Arpa, Hasdo and Shivnath flow through this state. Name of State Animal (Scientific Name) 1: Andhra Pradesh: Blackbuck (Kala Hiran) Antilope cervicapra: 2: Arunachal Pradesh: Gayal: Bos frontalis: 3: Assam: One horned rhinoceros: Rhinoceros unicornis: 4: Bihar: Gaur (Indian bison) Bos gaurus: 5: Chhattisgarh: Asian water buffalo (Wild water buffalo) Bubalis arnee: 6: Goa: Gaur (Indian bison) Bos gaurus: 7: Gujarat: Asiatic lion: Panthera … Limestone, dolomite and bauxite are abundant. Mainline print media present in Chhattisgarh are Hari Bhoomi,[47] Dainik Bhaskar, Patrika, Navabharat, Nai Duniya. India's first man-made jungle safari is also situated in Raipur. Only about 20% of the area is under irrigation; the rest depends on rain. The air infrastructure in Chhattisgarh is small compared to other states. The estimated poverty ratio in 2004–05 based on uniform reference period consumption was around 50 per cent, which is approximately double the all India level. Apart from India's national emblem, each of its states and union territories … They are associated with education, industry and services. [13], There are several theories as to the origin of the name Chhattisgarh, which in ancient times was known as Dakshina Kosala (South Kosala),[14] The native place of bhagwan Rama as his mother name was Kausalya, daughter of Kaushal Naresh. The passenger flow has increased by 58% between 2011 and November 2012.[28]. It is the ninth-largest state in India, with an area of 135,192 km2 (52,198 sq mi), with a population of 32.2 million as of 2020. [18] The state animal is the van bhainsa, or wild Asian buffalo. On the contrary, the male authority and dominance is seen quite clearly in the social and cultural life.[70]. Answer is: B. The forestry department has also started a tea plantation motivated by the Sogara Ashram. The resource is very useful for people preparing for CG government jobs. Rice as the medicinal plant in Chhattisgarh (India): A survey. It is a symbolic form of dancing related to worship. Chhattisgarh has a significant role in the life of the Lord Rama. It depicts the story of the Pandavas, the leading characters in the epic Mahabharata. 10 February 2020). The majority of the population in these areas is not able to take advantage of low-cost airlines due to poor road connectivity and high cost of taxi fares. System state bird of chhattisgarh with dams and national parks, tiger reserves and Wildlife in. Over an area of 1, 2000 through a custom called chudi pahanana if. [ 22 ], Raipur 3–4.5 m wide is very high 5.1 million people in 2011 enacts the scenes characters. 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