Katghora is a city in the district of Korba of Chhattisgarh state. It acquires a distinct position of being a Nagar Panchayat. As per the census of 2001, the city has a total population of 18534. The total population has 9,499 males and 9,035 females. Male population comprises of 51% of the total population and 49% of females. The average elevation of Katghora is 311 meters. It lies between Latitude of 22° 30' 0 North and Longitude of 82° 32' 60 East.
The state of Chattisgarh is located in the central part of India. It comprises of 16 districts namely namely Bilaspur, Champa, Janjgir, Raigarh, Sarguja, Raipur, Bastar, Durg, Korea, Korba, Dantewada, Mahasamunda, Dhamtari, Jashpurnagar, Kavardha, Kanker, and Rajnandgaon. The state is irrigated by the rivers namely Mahanadi, Hasdo, Shivnath, Indravati, and Kharun. It is enclosed by a series of mountains like Ramgiri, Mekal, and Sihava. Katghora occupies a place of distinction in the state of Chattisgarh.
Last Updated on : 29th March 2013