Population: 20, 795, 956
Year of Formation: 01 November 2000
Density of Population/Sq Km.: 154
Language Spoken: In total 93 dialects of languages are spoken. Official language are Hindi and Chattisgarhi.
Literacy rate: 65.12
Sightseeing: Bastar, Bilaspur, Dantewada, Raigarh, Raipur, Janjgir-Champa, Jashpur, Durg, Koriya, Kanker, Surguja and Mahasamund.
Music & Dances: Panthi, Raut Nacha "Karma" and Soowa dance styles are renowned in Chattisgarh district. Furthermore, Bihav songs are associated to the marriage and the chief parts of these songs consist of Chulmati, Maymouri, Telmati, Nahdouri, Bhadoni and Parghani, all are linked with Bhanver and Vidai songs. Pathoni songs are connected to Gouna that is, the going away occasion of a bride to her husband’s house.
Temperature: Summer (max) - 40°C to 42.5°C (April to June)
Winter (Min) - 10°C to 15°C (Mid November to January)
Best Time to visit: October to March
Airport: Raipur Airport, Bilaspur Airport & Jagdalpur Airport
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