Although Bhaiyathan is a mere village in the Suraguja District of Chhattisgarh » State, it has emerged as a great place of tourist interest. The district headquarters of Ambikapur is sixty five Kilometers away from Bhaiyathan Village. Situated on the bank of the River Rend, Bhaiyathan in Chattisgarh has a historical background.
The brothers drove away all the other rulers in that region to establish their state. The queen of Surguja had sent Rakhi to the Chauhan brothers and since then, they shared a very cordial relation as sister and brothers. Bhaiya means brother and thus the land came to known as Bhaiyathan.
Bhaiyathan of today is a fast developing area with a thermal power station coming at the place. The Tamor Pingla Wild Life Sanctuary is very close to Bhaiyathan and the Devi Temple at Kudargarh is also not far away. These places have made Village Bhaiyathan, a favorite with the pilgrims and tourists.
Last Updated on : 29th March 2013