Kanker District Map

Kanker District in southern Chattisgarh is shrouded in history. A part of the erstwhile Satavahana dynasty and enclosed in the legendary Dandakarnya forest depicted in the chronicles of the Ramayana, Kanker District was carved from Bastar District and was given independent identity in 1906.

Occupying an area of 5285.01 sq. km and spanning between longitudes 20.6-20.24 and latitudes 80.48-81.48, Kanker District is encircled by Bastar, Dhamtari, Durg and Rajnandgaon districts of Chattisgarh. A region of rhapsodic beauty, the topography is marked by hills and knolls while the Doodh, Mahanadi, Hatkul, sindur and Turu rivers drain the district. Juxtaposed between the Vidhayas, Archian and Dharwar hillsare the Mahanadi and Kotri plains forming Kanker District. Subject to a typical Monsoon climate, Kanker District receives average 1492mm rainfall. The climate varies from dry to wet with Kanker and Charama experiencing arid climatic conditions and Bhantupratpur, a wet climate. Marked by Kanhar, Bhata, Dorsa and Matashi soil, this region abounds in lush flora ranging from sal and teak to several medicinal herbs like Saja, Tendu, Dhaura, Bija, Harra and Mahua.

Kanker District comprises of 6 tehsils namely, Kanker, Charama, Narharpur, Bhanupratappur, Antagarh and Pakhanjoor, 7 blocks named Kanker, Charama, Bhanupratapur, Narharpurn Antagarh, Durgu kondal and Koyali beda, 1074 villages and 362 Gram Panchayats Strategically located, 140km from the capital city of Rajpur and 160km from Jagdalpur, Kanker District lies on National Highway no.43. Although it is well connected by road, railway and airports have not yet made their mark in the district.

The 2001Census Report has recorded a net population size of 6,51,333 with 106 males per 100 females and an exemplary literacy rate of 74.71% in the district. Tribals who followed the traditional societal structure of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishnas and Sudras dominate the populace. However after the downfall of the Nal dynasty radical changes could be seen in the societal structure marked by the establishment of several tribes like the Maria, Muria, Bhatra, Parja, Gadva, Halba, Ganda, Mahra, Chandal, Ghuruva, Dom, Lohar, Matrigond, Rajgond, Dorla, Nahar, Naikpod, Kuduk, Andkuri, Kumhar, Kosta, Chamar, Kenvat, Dhakad and casts including the Brahmin, Vaishya, Kayasth, Teli, Kalar, Kshtriya, Kunbi, Dhobi, Marathi, Mohammedan, Pathan, Telanga, Orria and Rohilla People lived in autocratic, male dominated joint families and practiced monogamy. Conversant mainly in Hindi, Chattisgarhi, Halbi and Gondi the tribal people were talented craftsmen whose expertise was manifested in their exquisite wooden artwork.

Kanker District followed a predominantly agrarian economy. The locals have adopted the Marhan and Dippa forms of agriculture and cultivate rice, wheat, sugar cane, chana, Kodo, Moong, Tilli, bhutta, vegetables and fruits like mangoes and bananas. In addition the district's mineral resources are slowly being exploited. The district rich in its iron ore and granite deposits also possesses bauxite calcite mines at Govindpur.

Kanker District opens up a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural splendour. There is no dearth of places, which tourists can visit. The pristine and exotic Shivani temple, the majestic Gadiya mountain with its exquisite forts and temples and the cascading Malanjkudum and Charre-Marre waterfalls a picturesque chiaroscuro are worth visiting. In addition the celebrated Madai festival also attracts hordes of tourists. Besides participating in the Mati-tihar, Gobar-boharani, Ramnavmi, Navakhani festivals gives tourists an insight of tribal legacy and heritage.

Kanker District strives to provide comprehensive education through its schools and colleges. Some of the reputed institutes include Govt. PG College, Govt. Narhardev HS School, Bharti HS School and Govt. Girls HS School. Kanker District with its primitive traditions and resplendent beauty is a tourist's haven and deserves to be visited.

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