Detail Factual Overview

Geography & Natural Features

• Location: Central India, with 7 bordering states.
• Physiography:
  • Divided into three natural divisions: Northern Hills, Central Plains, and Southern Plateau (Bastar).
  • The Chhattisgarh plain is highly fertile and rich in water resources.
• Forests:
  • Covers 41.2% of the total area.
  • Home to rare species like wild buffalo, sloth bear, leopards, and tigers.
  • Timber and non-timber forest products (tendu leaves, mahua, sal) are key forest resources.
• Rivers:
  • Major rivers: Mahanadi, Indravati, Hasdeo, Arpa.
  • Important dams: Hasdeo Bango, Gangrel Dam, Dudhawa Dam.