Chhattisgarh

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.

Chhattisgarh छत्तीसगढ
State of India
Location of Chhattisgarh in India
Map of Chhattisgarh
Coordinates: 21.27°N 81.6°E / 21.27; 81.6
Country	India
Region	East India
Area
• Total	135,192 km2 (52,198 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	25,545,198[1]
Time zone	UTC+05:30 (IST)

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

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  Provincial bird of Chhattisgarh
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  Provincial animal of Chhattisgarh
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  Provincial tree of Chhattisgarh