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- Located in Central India, formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh.
- Shares its borders with 7 states: Uttar Pradesh to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the southwest, Jharkhand to the northeast, Odisha to the east, and Telangana and Andhra to the south.
- The sole tin-producing state in India.
- Possesses 16% of India’s total coal deposits.
- Known for the prevalence of Pithora paintings, a traditional art form.
- Often referred to as the “Rice bowl of Central India.”
- Contributes to 50% of the country’s total cement production.
- Leads in coal output nationwide and ranks second in coal reserves.
- Third in iron ore production and first in tin production among Indian states.
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Rivers | – Mahanadi, Indravati, Son, Pain, Hasdeo, Sabari, Narmada, Rihand |
| State Animal/Bird/Tree | – Wild Water Buffalo / Hill myna / Sal |
| Geography | – North lies the edge of the great Indo-Gangetic plain. The Rihand River, a tributary of the Ganges, drains this area. – Eastern end of the Satpura Range and the western edge of the Chota Nagpur Plateau form an east–west belt of hills that divide the Mahanadi River basin from the Indo-Gangetic plain |
| Climate | – Tropical/hot and humid due to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer |
| Protected Areas | – Kanger valley, Kankerghati, Indravati TR, Achanakmar Tiger reserve – Achanakmar – Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve, Badalkhol Sanctuary – Sitanadi wildlife Sanctuary, Barnawapara Sanctuary, Semarsot Wildlife Sanctuary – Bhairamgarh wildlife Sanctuary, Bhoramdeo Sanctuary – Gomarda Sanctuary, Pamed Sanctuary |
| Dances | – Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Chaitra, Kaksar, Saila, Khamb-swang, Bhatra Naat, Rahas, Raai, Maao-Pata, and Soowa – Panthi, the folk dance of the Satnami community – Pandavani is a folk ballad form – Raut Nacha, the folk dance of cowherds, is a traditional dance of Yaduvanshis – Soowa or Suwa tribal dance in Chhattisgarh is also known as Parrot Dance |
| Music | – Sohar, Bihav, Pathoni, Pandavani |
| Arts & Crafts | – Iron crafting – Lost wax method of metal casting – Bhittivhitras or murals – “Kosa silk” and “Dhokra or Bell metal art” – Pithora paintings are a common traditional art form |
| Festivals | – Bastar Dussehra/Durga Puja, Bastar Lokotsa, Madai Festival, Rajim Kumbh Mela/Rajim Lochan Mohatsov, Pakhanjore Mela (Nara Narayan Mela), – Bhoramdeo Festival, Goncha Festival, Teeja Festival, Champaran Mela, Kajari, Narayanpur Mela, Sheorinarayan |
| Ethnic group | – Gonds, Halba, Munda, Oraon, Karku, Bapchi, Kondh, Bhattra |
| GI Tags | – Bastar Blacksmith, Bastar Dhokra, Bastar woodwork, Champa silk saree |
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