Kanker district

Located in southern Chhattisgarh, this district covers mountainous terrain with five rivers running through it. The area is divided into seven administrative divisions and contains numerous villages distributed across the landscape.

This region was once part of Bastar district until it gained separate administrative status in 1998. The split reorganized the area into its own distinct unit of government.

Residents speak Hindi, Chhattisgarhi, and Halbi daily, with each language shaping local interactions in markets, schools, and villages. This multilingual character reflects the different customs and traditions visible throughout the region's communities.

National Highway 30 links this area to nearby towns with regular bus services operating throughout. Visitors should allow time for travel across varied terrain when visiting different villages and settlements.

The district holds substantial deposits of iron ore, quartzite, and garnet that play a role in the local economy. These mineral resources shape the landscape and economic activities across many villages.

Location: Bastar division

Capital city: Kanker

Shares border with: Rajnandgaon district, Bastar district, Narayanpur district

Website: http://kanker.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 20.27194,81.49306

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23