Chatra district, Administrative district in North Chotanagpur division, India
Located at the intersection of hills, forests, and river valleys, Chatra district spans 3,718 square kilometers with a population exceeding one million inhabitants.
The Battle of Chatra on October 2, 1857, marked significant local resistance against British colonial rule, demonstrating regional participation in India's independence movement.
The district population communicates primarily in Khortha, Hindi, and Magahi languages, with Hindus representing 86.6 percent and Muslims 11.19 percent of residents.
The district headquarters in Chatra city manages twelve administrative blocks, providing governmental services and coordinating development programs for the entire region.
Identified among India's 250 most backward districts in 2006, Chatra receives special funding through the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme for development initiatives.
Location: North Chotanagpur division
Capital city: Chatra
Shares border with: Palamu district, Ranchi district
Website: http://chatra.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 24.20000,84.87000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:11
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