Jashpur is both a city and a district of the state of Chhattisgarh. Jashpur is also known as Jashpur Nagar. According to 2001 census, Jashpur Nagar has the total population of 20,190, comprising of 11,020 males and 170 females.
It is geographically located at 22° 53' 60 North Latitude and 84° 9' 0 East Longitude. It is situated at an altitude of 752 meters. The state of Chhattisgarh was carved out from the state of Madya Pradesh. It constitutes of sixteen districts namely Bilaspur, Janjgir, Raigarh, Sarguja, Raipur, Bastar, Durg, Korea, Korba, Dantewada, Mahasamunda, Kavardha, Dhamtari, Champa, Jashpurnagar, Kanker, and Rajnandgaon. The mountain series of Mekal, Ramgiri and Sihava surround the state.
Jashpur Nagar has a number of fascinating places to visit namely Devi temple, Shiv temple, Balaji temple, Residence of Raja's, Shanti Bhawan and Church, Rani Sati Garden etc. You can even go to some of the other tourist attractions, which are situated, close to Jashpur Nagar like Ranidah Waterfall, Loroghat and Sougarha.
Jharsuguda (59 nm) and Rourkela (53 nm) are the two important rail stations, which are the nearest from the city of Jashpur Nagar and these stations are very well linked to the major cities of India.
Last Updated on : 29th March 2013
