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Korba district, Administrative district in Chhattisgarh, India

The district spans 6,598 square kilometers at the intersection of the Chhattisgarh plain and Surguja plateau, with the Deopahadi Range rising in the east.

Originally known as Gourigarh, the district was governed by Haihaiyas until Marathas gained control, later becoming part of Bilaspur district in 1861.

The population of 1.2 million people includes Gonds and Kawars tribes who perform traditional dances like Panthi Dance and Raut Nacha during festivals.

The district contains five municipalities, seventeen police stations, and nine educational institutions serving the growing population of Chhattisgarh.

The district generates substantial electrical power through multiple thermal plants, receiving coal from Gevra, Kusmunda, and Dipka mines.

Location: Bilaspur division

Capital city: Korba

Elevation above the sea: 305 m

Shares border with: Bilaspur district, Raigarh district, Surguja district

Website: http://korba.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 22.35000,82.68333

Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:32

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