Chhattisgarh Tour Guide

Chhattisgarh Travel Guide & Travel Infrmation

Chhattisgarh is a major state lying in Central India. On November 1, 2000, the state of Chhattisgarh was formed by separating sixteen southeastern districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh. In terms of area, Chhattisgarh holds the rank of the 10th biggest state in India. The capital of the state is Raipur. It is also one of the most economically developed states in the country.

Geographical location of Chhattisgarh

The state of Chhattisgarh lies between 21.27° North latitude and 81.60° East longitude. Chhattisgarh shares its boundaries with the states of Maharashtra to the southwest, Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Odisha to the east, Andhra Pradesh to the south, Jharkhand to the northeast and Uttar Pradesh to the north.

Some interesting facts and figures about Chhattisgarh

• Area: 135,194.5 km2 (52,198.9 sq miles).
• Elevation: The mean altitude above sea surface is __ meters or ___ feet.
• Climate: Chhattisgarh features a tropical weather. The weather is warm and full of moisture due to its closeness to the Tropic of Cancer as well as its reliance on the rainy season. The maximum temperature in the winter months is around 25°C and the minimum is 0°C. During the summer, the mercury escalates to 45°C and the lowest temperature during this time is 30°C.
• Rainfall: Chhattisgarh experiences a mean rainfall of 50.9 inches or 1,292 mm every year.
• Largest city: Raipur
• Capital city: Raipur
• Population: 25,545,198 (2011)
• Chief Minister: Dr. Raman Singh
• Languages Spoken: Hindi and Chhattisgarhi.
• Best season to visit: Between September and December.

State symbols

• Animal: Van Bhainsa (Wild Buffalo)
• Bird: Hill (Pahari) Myna
• Tree: Sal/Sarai
• Flower: Palash