Chhattisgarh Facts for Kids

Chhattisgarh on map of India

Chhattisgarh is a state in India. It is located in the eastern part of the country. Chhattisgarh covers an area of about 52,199 square miles. Its current capital city is Raipur. A new capital city, called 'Naya Raipur' (New Raipur), is being built nearby.

Chhattisgarh has many different areas called districts. Some of these districts are Raigarh, Bilaspur, Durg, and Raipur. The main languages spoken here are Hindi and Chhattisgarhi. Most people in Chhattisgarh follow the Hindu religion.

Symbols of Chhattisgarh

Every state in India has its own special symbols. These symbols represent the state's unique nature and culture. Chhattisgarh also has its own provincial symbols.

The provincial bird of Chhattisgarh is the Hill Myna.
The provincial animal of Chhattisgarh is the Wild Water Buffalo.
The provincial tree of Chhattisgarh is the Sal tree.

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Carved statue in the medieval city of Sirpur
An ancient temple from the 6th or 7th century in Malhar.
The main government building in Naya (New) Raipur.
The Mahanadi River, an important river in Chhattisgarh.
A tiger in the Achankmar Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Sal tree, which is the state tree of Chhattisgarh.
A satellite image showing how land is used in Chhattisgarh.
Bilaspur Junction Railway Station, a busy train station.
The entrance to Raipur Railway Station.
Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur at night.
Large dump trucks used in the Gevra coal mine.
The NTPC Korba Power Plant, which generates electricity.
The beautiful Amritdhara waterfall.
A view of the natural beauty in Chhattisgarh.
School children in Chhattisgarh.
Tendu leaves being collected in Chhattisgarh. These leaves are used to make bidis.
Danteshwari Temple is a famous Hindu temple and one of the Shakti peethas.
A carving from a 10th or 11th-century Hindu temple in Malhar village.
A performance of Pandwani, a traditional storytelling art form.
Raut Nacha, a folk dance performed by cowherd communities.
Suwa Nacha, a traditional dance performed by women.
A scene from the Natya Samaroh, a theater festival.
Red Velvet Mite, used in traditional healing.
Chloroxylon, a plant used for pest control in farming.
Special medicinal rice from Chhattisgarh, known for boosting immunity.
Aloe vera farming in Chhattisgarh.
Herbal farming in Chhattisgarh, showing Gulbakawali plants.
Herbal farming: Safed Musli grown with Pigeonpea.
Kodo Millet, a type of grain used as medicine.
Bastar beer, a traditional drink made from Sulfi.
Mineral deposits found in the Maikal Hills.
Minerals from Chandidongri, showing Chhattisgarh's rich resources.

Chhattisgarh facts for kids

Symbols of Chhattisgarh

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