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Ganiyari, also spelt Ganiari, is a village located in the Bilaspur district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. [1] [2]

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A 62-bed hospital run by Jan Swasthya Sahyog is located here, which serves the surrounding villages. [3]

Landmarks

Shiva temple, Ganiyari Ganiyari Shiva temple Chhattisgarh Oct 2022 - 15.jpg
Shiva temple, Ganiyari

A Kalachuri-era Shiva temple is located here. The temple faces east. The doorway has three jambs. [4]

Demographics

The village has a population of 4958, in 962 households. [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Census of India 2011 - Chhattisgarh - Series 23 - Part XII A - District Census Handbook, Bilaspur (PDF). Directorate of Census Operations, Chhattisgarh.
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