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Chhattisgarh

State in central India

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Chhattisgarh is a landlocked state in east-central India. It is the ninth largest state by area, and with a population of roughly 30 million, the seventeenth most populous. It borders seven states – Uttar Pradesh to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the southwest, Jharkhand to the northeast, Odisha to the east, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the south. Formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh, it was granted statehood on 1 November 2000 with Raipur as the designated state capital.

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  1. Raipur

    has capital

    Raipur is the capital and largest city of Chhattisgarh. It serves as the state's administrative and commercial hub.

  2. Durg

    has major city

    Durg is a major industrial city in Chhattisgarh, part of the Durg-Bhilai urban area. It is a key centre for steel and manufacturing.

  3. Mahanadi

    traversed by

    The Mahanadi River flows through Chhattisgarh before entering Odisha and emptying into the Bay of Bengal. It provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric projects in the state.

  4. Bhilai Steel Plant

    hosts

    Bhilai Steel Plant is one of India's largest steel manufacturing facilities, located in the city of Bhilai. It was established in 1955 with Soviet assistance and drives much of the state's economy.

  5. Naxalite–Maoist insurgency

    affected by

    The Naxalite–Maoist insurgency is an armed rebellion affecting parts of Chhattisgarh. It has led to significant security challenges and displacement of civilians.

  6. Bastar district

    contains

    Bastar district is a largely forested region in southern Chhattisgarh. It is known for its tribal cultures and has been a focal point of the insurgency.

  7. Madhya Pradesh

    formed from

    Madhya Pradesh is the central Indian state from which Chhattisgarh was carved out in 2000. It shares cultural and linguistic ties with the new state.

  8. Raman Singh

    governed by

    Raman Singh served as the chief minister of Chhattisgarh from 2003 to 2018. He is credited with promoting industrial growth and infrastructure development.

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What is Chhattisgarh?

Chhattisgarh is a landlocked state in east-central India. It is the ninth largest state by area, and with a population of roughly 30 million, the seventeenth most populous. It borders seven states – Uttar Pradesh to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the southwest, Jharkhand to the northeast, Odisha to the east, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the south.

What are the key concepts related to Chhattisgarh?

The main concepts connected to Chhattisgarh include Raipur, Durg, Mahanadi, Bhilai Steel Plant, Naxalite–Maoist insurgency, Bastar district, Madhya Pradesh, Raman Singh. Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.

Which exams cover Chhattisgarh?

Chhattisgarh is part of State Studies, which appears in the syllabus of CGPSC.