Mukundpur, Malhari, Sihawa, Bhitarras, and Goregaon villages are nearby. Nagri is surrounded by Narharpur Tehsil to its west, Gariyaband Tehsil to its north, Baderajpur Tehsil to its south and Mainpur Tehsil to its east.
Nagri is covered by jungles and mountains and the Mahnadi river, sometimes called the 'lifeline of Chhattisgarh', originates from Sihawa Hills, 8 kilometres from Nagri.
Demographics
As of the 2011 India census, Nagri had a population of 13,308. Males and females each constitute 50%. Nagri had an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; its literacy rate for male is 79% and for female is 56%. As of 2011, 15% of Nagri's population was under 6 years of age.[2] Residents speak Chhattisgarhi and/or Hindi.
Education
Nagri hosts 6 schools and 3 colleges:
Sringee Rishi Higher Secondary School
Government Higher Secondary School
Anand Marg School
Sarswati Shishu Mandir School
Genius Public Higher Secondary School
Mahanadi Academy
Government Sukhram Nage College Nagri (Chhipli)
Diet Nagri
Alshams Infotech Nagri
Attractions
Various temples and natural sites attract visitors, such as:
River Mahanadi, the 'lifeline of Chhattisgarh', is sourced from Sihawa Hill, 8 kilometres away from Nagri.
Karneshwar Temple, made by the King Karnraj, is a popular attraction for tourists situated at Deopur, 5 kilometres away from Nagri.
Sringee Rishi Ashram, at the top of the Sihawa Hill, 8 kilometres away from Nagri.
Santa Devi Ashram is also situated at the top of Sihawa Hill.
Maa Sheetla Temple is situated at Bhitarras, 6.5 kilometres away from Nagri.
Mata Mahamai Temple is situated at Farsiyan, 9 kilometres away from Nagri.
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