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Minerals in Chattisgarh–Chhattisgarh is rich in minerals. It produces 20% of the country’s total cement produce. It has the highest output of coal in the country with second highest reserves. Chattisgarh is third in iron ore production and … Read more Minerals in Chattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is the 17th most populated state in the country. A resource-rich state, it is a source of electricity and steel for the country, accounting for 15% of total steel produced. Chhattisgarh is one of the fastest-developing states in India. Industrial sector Power sector Chhattisgarh is one of the few states of India where the power sector is … Read more Industrial development of chhattisgarh
Chattisgarh is rich in energy resources. Coal is the major source of Energy in Chattisgarh. Apart from Coal Thermal power, Hydro power, geothermal power and Renewable source constitutes the Energy Resource of Chattisgarh. Coal The state has 16% of the total coal deposits of India. 44483 million tonnes coal has been estimated in 12 … Read more Energy Resources of Chattisgarh
Rivers of Chhattisgarh adorn the Indian state and shapes the affluence of the region. The rivers of Chhattisgarh are of much significance to the state from a stand point of economic, social, political and religious views. Chhattisgarh, situated amidst lush green hills and plateaus, is interspersed with several rivers that flow through the state. … Read more DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF CHATTISGARH
Cropping pattern : The yearly sequence and spatial arrangement of crops on a given area. The cropping patterns of a region are closely influenced by the geo-climatic, socio-cultural, economic and political factors. The physical environment (physiographic, climate, soils and water) imposes limits on the growth and distribution of crops. Cropping pattern followed in Chhattisgarh is … Read more Cropping pattern in Chhattisgarh
Climate of Chhattisgarh– Climate of Chhattisgarh is defined as the weather conditions prevailing in general or over prolonged period of time , usually for 35 years. Climate of Chhattisgarh is tropical. It is hot and humid because of its proximity to the tropic of cancer and its dependence on the monsoons for rains. Summer temperature … Read more Climate of Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh: Relief and Structure–Chhattisgarh has area of 135194 square km which is 4.14% of the geographical area of India. It is located in the centre of 17.43′ to 24.5 degree North latitude and 80.15 to 84.20 degree East longitude. Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November 2000 by partitioning 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern districts of Madhya Pradesh. The capital city of Chhattisgarh is Raipur. Uttar Pradesh … Read more Chhattisgarh: Relief and Structure
Natural resources are the product or material that occurs in nature and which are very useful from the perspective of human use. Examples of natural resources: Water Minerals Forests Now, we will discuss the natural resources of Chhattisgarh one by one. Water 80% of Chhattisgarh population relies on agriculture for subsistence, water is … Read more Chhattisgarh: Natural Resources
Horticulture: Horticulture is a branch of agriculture. It deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants. It includes the cultivation of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops which includes grass and ornamental trees and plants. From the below 5 categories we can derive the importance of horticulture in Chhattisgarh. Fruit Crops – The major fruit crops grown in … Read more Chhattisgarh: Horticulture
Current Status: Agriculture is counted as the chief economic occupation of the state. According to a government estimate, net sown area of the state is 4.828 million hectares and the gross sown area is 5.788 million hectares. About 80% of the population of the state is rural and the main livelihood of the villagers … Read more Chhattisgarh: Agriculture