Cities and Towns in Raigarh District - Raigarh, Dharamjaigarh, Kharsia, Sarangarh, Gharghoda, Tetla, Karanja, Raigad (Paperback)

Chapters: Raigarh, Dharamjaigarh, Kharsia, Sarangarh, Gharghoda, Tetla, Karanja, Raigad. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 25. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Raigarh - Prior to Indian Independence, Raigarh was a Princely State. The former king and his sons still live here. They still lead a royal life, but with no rent to collect, their palace - Moti Mahal - is in a very bad shape. It was declared a heritage site very recently by the state government. Raigarh is now famous for its cultural heritage with its own Kathak Gharana - Raigarh Gharana and its annual classical music concert - Chakradhar Samaroh. It is also on the industrial map, with the World's largest sponge iron plant and 62 industries surrounding this hill city. Raigarh is located at . It has an average elevation of 215 metres (705 feet). Raigarh is an old city and the market place is congested with narrow and curving roads. Now the situations are changing drastically. It has become an industrial hub. More than 50 sponge iron plants have already been started in the vicinity of Raigarh and various industries are looking forward for opportunities. Kelo river flows through the city, which is one of the water sources to it. The minimum - maximum temperature range is 29.5 - 49 C in summer, and 8 - 25 C in winter. As of 2001 India census, Raigarh district had a population of 790,987, and the city of Raigarh consisting of 364,287. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Raigarh has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 62%. About 80% are hindus, 15% Christians and rest. In Raigarh, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Seth Kirodimal has built lot of structures in Raigarh, including Kirodimal Arts and Science Colleg...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=3327129