Dantewada district

Dantewada district is an administrative area in Chhattisgarh state within the Bastar division, featuring forests, hills, and farmland spread across varied terrain. The main town functions as the district center with government offices and facilities connecting to surrounding regions.

The area was created in 1999 when Bastar District was divided into smaller administrative units, and it became part of the new state of Chhattisgarh when it was formed in 2000. This reorganization established the current boundaries and governance structure of the region.

Local communities keep their craft traditions alive through bamboo and metalwork that you can see in markets and workshops throughout the district. These skills pass down through families and shape the everyday character of the region.

The district is accessible by road from neighboring areas, with travel time depending on your starting point. Main accommodations, food options, and services are centered in Dantewada town and easy to find once you arrive.

The region contains diverse forest types and plant species that attract people interested in natural history and ecology. This natural richness is often overlooked when visitors focus mainly on the local crafts.

Location: Bastar division

Inception: 1999

Capital city: Dantewada

Shares border with: Bijapur District, Malkangiri district

Website: http://dantewada.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 18.90000,81.35000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22