Sukma district, Administrative district in Bastar division, India
The Sukma district spans 5,897 square kilometers of semi-tropical forest land, with the Sabari River flowing through its natural landscape in southern Chhattisgarh.
The district emerged from the reorganization of Dantewada in January 2012, following the historical migration of Jameendars from Rajasthan to this region in 1300 AD.
The district population includes 85 percent tribal communities, primarily Gonds, who maintain their traditional languages including Halbi, Bhatri, Gondi, and Dhurwa.
The district headquarters in Sukma town contains government offices, medical facilities, and educational institutions serving the region's population of 250,159 residents.
Ancient ruins and sculptures at Injeram, located 70 kilometers from the district center, connect to the Ramayana period through the remnants of Rishi Inji's ashram.
Location: Bastar division
Inception: 2012
Capital city: Sukma
Website: http://sukma.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 18.40000,81.66667
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:27
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