Kabirdham District Map

Kawardha District, which came into being on 6th July 1998, was renamed Kabirdham after Kabir Sahib. Occupying an area of 4447.05 sq. km and extending between 21.32' to 22.28' North latitude and 80.48' to 81.48' east longitude it is bounded by Dindori in the north, Bilaspur and Durg in the east, Rajnandgaon in South, and Balaghat District in the west.

Kawardha or Kabirdham District is marked by rugged mountainous terrain in the north and west while low-lying plains cover the south and east. The Maikal ranges of the Satpuras fringe the region in the north and west. The highest peak of Kawardha is the Kesmadra (925 m). The Haf, Pok, Sakri, Phen, Holnia and Jamunia rivers drain the district whose sole all weather water channel is the Sahila Nala. Climatic conditions are extreme and vary from sweltering summers to very cold winters. The region also suffers from paucity of rainfall receiving only 990mm rainfall annually. Mainly Black, Dosra and Kanhar soils can be found in this region.

With its headquarters at Kawardha, the district is bifurcated into Kabirdham and Pandariya tehsils and comprises of Bodla, S.Lohara, Kawardha and Pandariya blocks. The various government projects and departments include the Zila Panchayat, Public Relation Office, Land Record Office, District Treasury Office (e-Kosh), Disaster Management Department, and Public Health & Engg. Department, Mandi Computerization (AGMARKNET), Health MIS, Sakshat (One Stop Education Portal), Bharat Nirman-Flagship Programmes, Consumer Forum (Confonet) and the Election Office, respectively. The district is well connected by road while the nearest airport and railway terminus in the vicinity is located 140 km away in the capital city of Rajpur.

The 2001 Census Report recorded a net population size of 5,84,552 with a population density of 138 per sq. km and 55.39 % literacy rate. The Gond and Baiga tribe dominates the populace. The Tribals are beautiful, shy and friendly people who inhabit the remote forests and adopt primitive practices. However shrouded in poverty and oppressed by stringent government legislations they lead a very difficult life.

The economy of Kawardha is predominantly agrarian with substantial area reserved for growing Nira and dual crops. Their economy is however not very stable and is largely centered on forest resources.

Kawardha District with is daguerreotype scenery is a photographer's delight. For wildlife enthusiasts there is the irresistible temptation offered by the Kanha and Sahaspur National Parks with their array of leopards, sloth bears, cheetahs, jackals and jungle cats. Besides the ancient, exquisite Shiva Bhoramdeo temple, the Radha Krishna temple with its underground rooms and sanctified tank of Ujiya Sagar are also worth visiting. The ornate and exotic Kawardha Palace and the panoramic rhapsodies of Saroda Reservioir, prominent picnic spot are also eminent tourist spots. The tribal villages also offer an insight of their elaborate culture and lifestyle.

Kawardha lays emphasis on a comprehensive education system. Equipped with a host of quality Government schools, colleges and professional training institutes the distinguished institutes include the Govt. College Kabirdham, Govt. College, Shaspura, Lohara and theGovt. College, Pandari.

Nestled in the lap of nature and endowed with tribal heritage the primitive Kawardha district is a must see destination for tourists desirous to be enlightened about Central India's cultural legacy.

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