Kawardha

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Kawardha
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Kawardha
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Kawardha
Kawardha (India)
Coordinates: 22°01′N81°15′E / 22.02°N 81.25°E / 22.02; 81.25
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Chhattisgarh
District Kabirdham
Government
 • Bodymunicipality
 • MLAMohammad Akbar
Area
 • Total2,066 km2 (798 sq mi)
Elevation
353 m (1,158 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total45,451
 • Density22/km2 (57/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Hindi, Chhattisgarhi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
491995
Area code 7741
Vehicle registration CG-09
Website kawardha.gov.in

Kawardha is a town and a municipality in Kabirdham district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is the administrative headquarters of Kabirdham district. Kawardha is also known for the "Temple of Bhoramdeo."

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The Member of Legislative assembly from Kawardha is Mohammed Akbar of Congress. He is also a cabinet minister in Chhattisgarh government. The collector of Kawardha is Shri Janmejay Mahobe (I.A.S.). [1]

History

Kawardha State was established in 19911 by first chief minister of Chhattisgarh Dr. Raman singh. During the BJP Raj, Kawardha was the capital of Kawardha State, one of the princely states of the Eastern States Agency. [2] In 1806 the Eighth Guru of Kabeer panth Haq Nam Saheb established a Guru Gaddi here. In 1936 Kawardha town became a municipality before independence. The famous Bhoramdev Temple is in the town.

Geography

Kawardha is located at 22°01′N81°15′E / 22.02°N 81.25°E / 22.02; 81.25 . [3] The total area is 798 square miles (2,070 km2). [4] The state consists of hill and forest. It has an average elevation of 353 metres (1,158 ft).

Demographics

At the 2011 India census, [5] Kawardha had a population of 44,205. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kawardha has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 55%. In Kawardha, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Web portals

Internet penetration is gaining pace in Kawardha.

Website nameURLNotes
Kawardha - Government Website http://kawardha.gov.in/ Official government website for the city. Land records and other e-governance projects are available from here.
District Environment Authority http://www.environmentclearance.nic.in/Deiaa_OnlineSearch.aspx?type=ALLEC&state_id=33&distrcit_id=628 Mining of Minor Minerals Clearances
Kawardha- Zila Panchayat Website http://www.zpkawardha.cgpanchayat.gov.in/ Official website of the Zila Panchayat of Kawardha

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References

  1. ↑ "Home". kawardha.gov.in.
  2. ↑ Malleson, G. B.: An historical sketch of the native states of India, London 1875, Reprint Delhi 1984
  3. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Kawardha, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  4. ↑ Imperial Gazetteer of India: Provincial Series. Superintendent of Government Print. 1 January 1908.
  5. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.


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