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Unique Historical Chhattisgarh - Language , Archaeology , Rock Paintings , Ancient Caves

Chhattisgarh, as you all are attached to, has historical uniqueness of culture in many aspect.


Historical Languages and Tribes:

We dig into history of chhattisgarh land. It was part of richest culture of Gondwanaor Gondwanaland, bastar and Surguja.


1. Gond Tribes and Gondi Language 

The word Gond and Gondi came from here. This unique tribe's presence is seen in adjucent areas of Chhattisgarh. (near Chandrapur and Nagpur in Maharashtra, near balaghat area in Madhya Pradhesh, in adjucent districts of Telangana region). Even, we say Chhattisgarhi is main Language(or dialect of Hindi), Gondi (from Dravidian Language family) is spoken by many in South of Chhattisgarh. It has every right be part of Chhattisgarh language list. This is richest ancient language by tribe, which is sign of continous civilization.

2. Mariya Tribes and Mariya Language 

Another tribe, is Mariya or Madiya abujmadiya tribe of bastar region. They has various unique culture like Hat bazar, community wedding, salfi unique beverage.

3. Korwa Tribes and Korba Language 

One more area with tribes is Surguja-Jashpur, they has some other unique way of living. It is bordered with Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand has mix of North and Tribe culture. It has been various groups associated with Ramayan time. Pado and Korwa(Pahadi Korwa) tribes are associated with this area. Korwa People speak, Korba language - One of the Munda lanugage family, which is spread across Chota Nagpur region.


Historical Rock Painting Caves - Shailashay

Another unique aspect is recently found caves in Chhattisgarh area.

1. Caves of Kanker and Nearby - 

Many of the hills in tribal belt has seen rock painting dated way back of 10000 BC. Some paintings also depicted of UFO and extra terestrical evidences. These are still to be authorized by historians. Gadiya Mountain (Gadiya Pahadi) has Churi Pagar caves. This mountain is famous for Mahashivratri celebrations.

2. Caves of Raigarh and Nearby - 

Near Raigarh Area, too many caves with different symbol found, exploration of this aspect is required too. Raigarh, Kharasia, Singhanpur and Sarangarh has many caves.

3. Caves of Bastar Jagdalpur and Nearby - 

Kotumsar Caves (in Kanger Valley National Park) and Kailash caves (Kailash Gufa) 

Archeological Excavation and historical civilization:


Coming next towards continous Civilization,  The land of Chhattisgarh civilization through archeological excavation is seen in 4 major areas.

1. Durg-Raipur-Mahasamund Region -

Madku Dweep and Damaru (Damroo) excavations of baloda bazar. Udarlami in Mahasamund district is newly found on the bank of Jonk River. Beatiful Sirpur Budhha vihar and recently Tarighat, which is said to be 10000 BC old.



2. Bilaspur-Ratanpur region -

This vast area has been long time capital region of Chhattisgarh. Capital city shifted from Ratanpur to Raipur via Sirpur. Through excavation of Ratanpur Temple, Pali Shiv Temple, Malhar Mounds, Sheorinarayan and Kharod Temples, Tala gram Devrani Jethani Temple.


3. Kawardha-Amarkantak-Madhyapradesh region - 

Pachrahi excavations, Bhoramdeo Temple and nearby excavations, Gandai and Chuikhadan area ancient temples and Amarkantak Temples (which is origin of Narmada and Son River).


4. Surguja-Koriya-Korba region - 

Archeological places like Ramgarh, Dipadih, Deogarh and Kudargarh, Maheshpur.

5. Bastar region

Barsoor Battisa Temple and Ganesh Temple, Dholkal hill ganesha temple.

About Barsoor: http://explore-chhattisgarh.blogspot.com/2010/11/barsur-temple.html


Through photos maps and Knowledge base of our ancient historical books, we would explore this aspect of Chhattisgarh. #ExpCG

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Districts of Chhattisgarh - (18 Existing + 9 New Districts)



Districts of Chhattisarh

Disticts list:                                                                                                                            
2012:
9 New Districts will be added. Total 27 Districts in Chhattisgarh.

About Chhattisgarh Population Distribution, please check Here.


District Map of Chhattisarh





Chhattisarh District Weblinks


No.District:ExpCG LinksCreation DateDistrict Govt website
1Raipur1854Raipur.gov.in
2Bilaspur1861Bilaspur.gov.in
3DurgJanuary 1, 1906Durg.gov.in
4Raigarh15 August, 1947Raigarh.gov.in
5Bastar15 August, 19471. Bastar.gov.in
2. districtbastar.com
6Surguja15 August, 1947Surguja.gov.in
7Rajnandgaon26th Jan 1973Rajnandgaon.gov.in
8Korba25-May-98Korba.gov.in
9Janjgir-Champa25-May-98Janjgir-Champa.nic.in
10Jashpur25-May-98Jashpur.gov.in
11Koriya25-May-98Korea.gov.in
12Mahasamund06-Jul-98Mahasamund.gov.in
13Dhamtari06-Jul-98Dhamtari.gov.in
14Kanker06-Jul-98Kanker.gov.in
15Kawardha06-Jul-98Kawardha.gov.in
16Dantewada06-Jul-98Dantewada.gov.in
17Narayanpur11-May-07Narayanpur.gov.in
18Bijapur11-May-07Bijapur.gov.in
19Balod01-Jan-12balod.gov.in
20Bemetara01-Jan-12Bemetara.gov.in
21Mungeli01-Jan-12cg.nic.in/mungeli
22Baloda Bazar01-Jan-12Baloda Bazar
23Gariyaband01-Jan-12gariaband.gov.in
24Kondagaon01-Jan-12kondagaon.gov.in
25Sukma01-Jan-12sukma.gov.in
26Balrampur01-Jan-12Balrampur.info
27Surajpur01-Jan-12Surajpur.gov.in

Maps of All the districts of Chhattisgarh



Train Routes in Chhattisgarh : Railway Stations List

Chhattisgarh Train lines are divided in below major tracks.

1. Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai Line
2. Bilaspur-Anuppur-Katni line
3. Raipur-Vizianagaram branch line
4. Durg-Dalli Rajhara-Jagdalpur Line(UC)
5. Champa-Korba-Gevra Road Line
6. Anuppur-Ambikapur Line
7. Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Line
8. Raipur-Abhanpur-Dhamtari-Rajim Line




Main Junction for Major Trains

Sub-Junctions for Small Lines

Terminal Station

Mines, Plant Route
Main Line
Section
Branch
Sub-Branch
Station Code
Station Name
From Gondia(MH)
DGG
RJN
DURG

DURG
MXA
Marauda
MXA
Marauda


GDZ
Gundardehi

Balod
DRZ
Dalli Rajhara Iron Ore Mines of SAIL
DRZ


DRZ

Rowghat
JDB
Jagdalpur
BIA
Nandini Lime Stone Quarry Line
BIA


BPHB
BQR
Bhilainagar
DBEC
KMI
R
R
MNDH
Mandir Hasaud
ANMD
BLSN
MSMD
BGBR
Raipur-Abhanpur-DhamtariLine

R
AVP
Abhanpur-Rajim Line
AVP
RIM
Rajim

DTR
TLD
HN
BYL
BYT


BSP


BSP
GTW
Gatora
GTW
Gatora


JRMG
AKT
NIA
CPH
Champa-Korba-Gevra Road Line
CPH
KRBA
GAD
Gevra Road
BUA
Baradwar
SKT
KHS

Bhupdeopur

Bhupdeopur


Raigarh Steel Plant
RIG
Raigarh


To Jharsuguda(Odisha)
RIG
Raigarh
Bilaspur-Anuppur-
Katni
 line



BSP
KGB
Kargi Road
BIG
Belgahna
To Anuppur(MP)
PND
Anuppur-Ambikapur
 Line
From Anuppur(MP)
BRND
Boridand
Boridand-ChirmiriLine
BRND
Boridand
MDGR
Manendragarh
CHRM
NPRD
Nagpur Road
DTL
Darritola Jn
Darritola-ChirmiriCoal Mines
DTL
Darritola Jn


BRH
Baikunthpur Rd
SJQ
Surajpur Road
BSPR

ABKP
Kirandul-
Visakhapatnam
Line

KRDL
Kirandul
DWZ
Dantewada 
To Koraput(Odisha)
JDB


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