Kanker district, Administrative district in Bastar division, India.
The district spans 5285 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with five rivers flowing through its diverse geographical landscape in southern Chhattisgarh.
The region transformed from being part of Bastar district to gaining independent district status in 1998, marking a significant administrative transformation.
The population of 748,941 residents communicates primarily in Hindi, Chhattisgarhi, and Halbi languages, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region.
National Highway 30 connects Kanker to Raipur at 140 kilometers distance and Jagdalpur at 160 kilometers, with regular private bus services.
The district contains 1004 villages, divided into seven administrative tehsils, with extensive deposits of iron ore, quartzite, and garnet minerals.
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: May 27, 2025 14:05
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