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| Title : JAGDALPUR(112 km) |
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About JAGDALPUR Town
Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar district and entire Bastar division , is a small and developing town with all facilities. The area of the town is 8.50 sq.km. and the area of the Jagdalpur urban including the jagdalpur town is 23.75 sq.km. The Jagdalpur urban area not only includes Jagdalpur town but also includes the areas Frijarpur,Hotakachor,Sargipal and Dharampura which are the outgrowth areas of Jagdalpur town.All the higher education institutions such as Arts & Science Colleges, P.G College, Engineering & Polytechnic Colleges, Hostels etc and Anthropological Museum are located in Dharampura.
Jagdalpur is one of the small and beautiful towns of not only in Chhatisgarh State , but also in Madhya Pradesh State where it was earlier , before the new state formation.Jagdalpur is rich in greenary, with big trees everywhere, and plantations surrounding the town providing a pleasant and healthy atmosphere and free from pollution.Because of this the temperature even in peak summer is moderate which is a key attraction of Jagdalpur.
It has a mixed culture of people pertaining to different states such as Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal, Punjab and etc. Most of them are settled as business men and as government servants.Jagdalpur is one of the few towns in India where people of different religion, caste and culture are living in peace and harmony.
The total Jagdalpur (urban) population is 84578 in which the male population is 43660 and that of female is 40918. As compared to other parts of Bastar district ,the tribal population is very less at Jagdalpur who are concentrated outside the district capital.The total ST population at Jagdalpur is 11662 (Male-6135, Female-5527) and the total SC population is 8695 (Male-4370, Female-4325). The total literate population is 51528 in which the male literate is 29967 and that of female is 21561.
In Jagdalpur town, the main shopping complexes are there in the main market areas namely, Gole Bazar and Sanjay Market,where almost all types of items are available. The main vegetable market is also situated at Sanjay Market area where tribals from near by villages come and sell fresh vegetables. Especially the Gole Bazar is worth seeing during night hours and during Dusshera and Diwali festival seasons.Another place of interest for tourists in Jagdalpur is Kumhara Para area where all types of handicraft items made by the skilled hands of Bastar tribes are available.
Apart from Government rest houses a number of good Hotels and Lodges are available in Jagdalpur . Three good cinema theatres are also available for the purpose of entertainment.There is a beautiful park which is a good means of amusement .A small but good Stadium , Akashavani(All India Radio ) and Doordarsan stations , Anthropological Museum, Forest Training College etc enriches the decency of the town. There are also a number of good schools(both Hindi & English medium) for primary-middle-high school education.For details refer the District Profile Page.
A modest MPSRTC bus stand is there in Jagdalpur which provides bus services to various places connected to Jagdalpur .In addition to this a railway station is also there and a passenger train with sleeper coach is running daily to Vishakhapatnam and vice-versa. The railway station is located in a naturally beautiful area ,where sometimes film shootings are carried out.More over an Air Strip is also situated in Jagdalpur; but presently no passenger services are rendering from here .
Main Attractions
The key attractions in Jagdalpur town are Danteshwari Temple, Bastar Palace, Handicraft shopping complexes, ,Anthropological Museum and a couple of beautiful lakes.
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Danteshwari Temple
It is an ancient temple built by the kings of Bastar for inhabiting there family Goddess ,Devi Danteshwari. Devi Danteshwari is the Goddess of entire Bastar division, equally worshipped by Hindus as well as tribals.This temple is located beside Bastar palace and near to Gole Bazar.It is worth seeing and pleasant to watch the temple during the famous Bustar Dusshera festival season, decorated in color lights and lambs, where the main traditional functions of the festivals are being carried out.
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Bastar Palace
It is another historical remain that is seen in Jagdalpur.It was the head quarters of Bastar Kigdom. It was built by the rulers of Bastar State when the capital of Bastar kingdom had been shifted from Barsur to Jagdalpur.At present this is keeping as a monument by the government.
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Anthropological Museum
This Museum is located in the office of the Anthropological Survey of India situated at Dharampura.It provides a perfect window-view of the life-styles of various adivasi tribes in Bastar to a tourist hard-pressed for time.
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The prominent river of Bastar district- Indravati, passes through Jagdalpur.There are two lakes namely Ganga Munda and Dalpat Sagar with in the boundary of Jagdalpur town.These lakes will be a great attraction for tourists coming to Bastar in the future.
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Handicrafts
Various kinds of exotic handicrafts made by the skilled hands of Bastar tribals are available in shops which are concentrated at Kumharapara, Jagdalpur. These include wooden crafts, bamboo crafts, terracota, bell metal items,wrought iron items and cotton fabrics(Kosa sari etc).
MAIN TOURIST SPOTS
Chitrakot Waterfalls
Chitrakot, the gorgeous waterfall is on the river Indravati, situated at a distance of 38 Km. in the west of Jagdalpur. Height of this waterfall is approximately 100ft.The Chitrakot waterfalls can be called as the smaller form of the world famous Nayagra waterfalls.The rainbow colors of the falls attracts the tourists at the first sight itself. This is the prime atttaction for all tourists and worth seeing in rainly season, between July and October. These waterfalls are in a horse-shoe shape and often compared to the great Niagara. A government rest house is available.
Tiratgarh Waterfalls
These waterfalls are situated at a distance of 35 Km. from Jagdalpur in south west direction and can be approached these waterfalls through the state highway of Jagdalpur to Sukma. The waterfall is actually situated in Kanger Valley National Park and the height is approximately 300 ft. This place is a favorite picnic resort, especially for large groups looking for a day-long picnic in a forest. The good season for visiting these waterfalls is from October to February. A Government rest house is also available.
Kutumsar Caves and Kailash Gufa
This is a biggest tourist attraction, and are close to Tiratgarh waterfalls. Both Kutumsar Caves and Kailash Gufa are located in Kanger Valley National Park and situated at a distances of 38 Km. and 40 Km. from Jagdalpur respectively. The kutumsar caves are pitch-dark caves, which has Stalactites and Stalagmites in fantastic formations. A forest guard equipped with a torchlight will be provided for necessary guidance. Kailash gufa is also similar to the Kutumsar caves.
KANGER VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
The park is Paradise for the nature lovers. The Moist Peninsular valley Sal forests and the South Indian Tropical Moist Deciduous forests are seen in their finest form here.The park is situated in a transitionzone where southern limit of sal forests and northern limit of teak forests overlap.Hence both sal and teak are seen together in this valley.
The valley is infact one of the last pockets of almost virgin forests still left in the Peninsular region.To protect this unique eco-system ,it has been proposed as a Biosphere Reserve under the MAB Programme.The valley is nearly 34 kms. long with average width of about 6 kms.The terrain is hilly mostly.
The Park fauna consists of tiger ,panther wildcat, cheetal,samber,barking deer,wild pig,jackal,langur,rhesus macaque,sloth bear,flying squirrel, python,hyena,rabbit,crocodile,otter,and civet.The avian fauna includes birds of prey ,scavenging birds, waterbirds, pheasants etc.The reptiles include snakes, lizards and the insects include butterflies,moths.dragonflies,grasshoppers etc.Lower forms of plants such as fungi,algae,bryophytes and pteridophytes are also quite common.All these put together with the virgin forests make the park a unique ecosystem.
The Park derives its name from the Kanger river which flows throughout its length .There are many scenic spots along this perennial stream.Rather bigger tourist attraction are the Kotamsar Caves, Kailash Caves, limestone Caves etc.The gorgeous waterfall Tirthgarh is also here.
Kanger Dhara and Bhaimsa Dharha are two good picnic resorts and especially Bhaimsa Dharha is a crocodile park.
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| Title : BAILADILA(10 km) |
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Description : -Mountain range, famous in the world for the enormous & top quality deposits of Iron ore. Total 14 reserves have been discovered in this range out of which the mining activities are going on in 3 deposits.
As this range of mountain contains peaks that look like the humps of the ox at different places, this range of mountains is called as "Baila Dila", meaning the hump of ox, in the local language. Bailadila has been established as an Industrial area that has been divided into two towns, namely Bacheli (29 KMs from Dantewada) & Kirandul (41 KMs from Dantewada). The Iron Ore mines are situated at the top most peak of this mountain range known as ?Aakash Nagar?, which can be visited with prior permission from NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation). A 22 KMs lengthy Ghat Road, that leads the visitors from Bacheli to Aakash Nagar thrills them with serpentine twists and offers a bird eye view of the entire region through out the journey. Apart from understanding the mining activities of NMDC, one can enjoy the pleasant locality of Aakash Nagar, which is stretched into the blue sky, offering the visitors a panoramic view of the green forests and beautiful landscapes.
Similarly 12 Kms Ghat Road from Kirandul takes the visitors to Kailash Nagar, yet another peak of Bailadila range. Kailash Nagar is equally beautiful as Aakash Nagar. One can find the rare and wonderful deposits of ?Blue Dust? the sand like blue colored Iron Ore, which satisfies one?s quest to come in encounter with the wonders of mother nature.
-Convayance :- Buses as well as private taxies are available from Dantewada at regular intervals for both Bacheli & Kirandul
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| Title : BARSUR(50 km) |
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Description : - 75 KMs from Jagdalpur on the way to Dantewada a small town Geedam is situated, 24 KMs towards North of Geedam village Barsur is located. The small sleepy village Barsur happened to be the thrown of power during the tenure of the Gangawanshi rulers in as early as 840 A.D. Barsur, situated on the bank of river Indrawati is famously known as the city of temples and ponds. It is believed that there used to be 147 temples and equal number of ponds here in the towering days of Barsur. Even though Barsur had lost its glory gradually century after century, the ruins of numerous temples that are found here will still manage to attract the attention of the people. Some of the temples worth mentioning are Mama-Bhanjaa temple, Chandraditya temple, Battisa temple and a mammoth statue of Lord Ganesha. Apart from these temples one vast pond of pre-historical days is worth visiting
-Conveyance : -Taxies are available from Geedam at regular intervals
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| Title : BODHGHAT SATH DHAR(56 km) |
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Description : - 6 KMs from Barsur, river Indravati divides into 7 parts to form one small waterfall. This spot, fully covered with dense green forests stands to explain the beauty of the combination of the river, water and the mountains. With all its beauty and peaceful locality Sath Dhar is an idle picnic spot - 6 KMs from Barsur |
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| Title : MEMORY PILLARS OF GAMAWADA(14 km) |
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Description : -Memory Pillars of Gamawada : -14 KMs from Dantewada, on the way to Bacheli one small village Gama Wada is located where large sized stone pillars invites the visitors to have a glance at the age old tradition of the local tribes. These giant sized stone pillars which were erected centuries back by the local inhabitants are basically the memory pillars dedicated to their diseased elders and relatives.
-Conveyance : - Buses & Taxies available from Dantewada at regular intervals.
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| Title : AROUND DANTEWADA(40 km) |
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Description : -In the middle Bastar district, beautiful water falls Tirath garh and Chitarcot are worth seing. Kanger valley and kutumsar, kailash caves also attract tourist due its natural unbelievable structure.
From the Bhopalpatnam border of the district 40 km. away in the Andhra Pradesh, famous Temle of Lord Rama at Bhadrachalam is also worth seing.
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| Title : NMDC(4 km) |
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N.M.D.C.
National Mineral Development Corporation
Bailadila Iron Ore Project
Deposit (14) Kirandul and
Deposit (5) Bacheli
Iron ore mine
Mine
Work at mine
Ore on the conveyor belt
Blasting in the mine
Bailadila range of mines is perched on the southern tip of Chattisgarh in Dantewada District. The range comprises of 14 iron ore deposits rising to a height of 1260 metres above mean sea level. Bailadila lies in the Survey of India toposheet no. 65F/2 within latitude 18o32'32" North and 19o36'5" North and longitude 81o13' & 81o14'30".
"Bailadila" range of hills derive its name from the shape of hills. As the hills of the range look like 'the hump of an ox' it's named so by the native inhabitants of this place.
The association of very rich and extensive iron ores with hematite quartzite in the Bailadila range has first been made known to the world between 1898-1900 by Mr. P.N.Bose who was the first to do geological mapping of this region. A systematic geological mapping was done later between 1932-38 through which 14 iron ore bearing hills have been chalked out from the range. In view of the urgency of assessment of the mineral potentialities of this region, a separate cirlce of GSI was formed in December, 1958, and in the same year IBM was assigned the job of detailed proving of some of these deposits.
NMDC stepped in the area in the later half of 1961 and since then it is actively engaged in extraction, development and exploration of many deposits of the ranges, namely Deposit-14,5,4 and also 11C & 13.
The Commercial discovery of Bailadila dates back to 1955-56 when Prof. Euemura of Japanese Steel Mills Association, studying the memories of Geological Survey of India, draw the attention of the Japanese Steel Mills to the richness of the vast deposits of iron ore and its proximity to the Eastern Coast of India. Later an agreement has been signed with the Japanese Steel Mills in 1960. An approval of the project report prepared by NMDC has been given in 1964 and the Mine Plant has been inagurated in November 1968.
The initial capital investment in the project was of the order of Rs. 15.45 crores, which has since been revised on various counts to Rs. 27.17 crores. The foreign exchange earning in one full year has paid back the money invested in the whole project.
NMDC is presently operating three iron ore mines viz bailadila Iron Ore Deposit No 14 (commissioned in the year 1968), Bailadila Iron Ore Deposit No. 5 (Commissioned in January 1977) and Bailadila Iron Ore Deposit No. 11-c (Commissioned in June 1987), out of the 14 identified Iron Ore Deposits of the Bailadila range.
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| Title : BASTAR THE PARADISE OF TOURIST(150 km) |
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Description : - Bastar-The Paradise of Tourists'
Bastar , The Land of Tribals and Natural Resources , is also enriched with natural beauty and pleasant atmosphere. It is surrounded with dense forests ,hilly mountains , streams, waterfalls , natural caves , natural parks etc. It is firmly a tribal area, where the natural beauty can easily attract the tourists at first sight itself. Here the art & culture is the valuable ancient property of the Bastariyas. From the view point of tourists and tourism , Bastar is called the 'Kashmir of Chhattisgarh'. If we place Bastar in the map of tourism , no doubt it definitely attracts the foreign tourists.
The deep forest area ,between bushes and bamboos where one always felt the absence of sunlight , wide and thick forests , costly woods such as Sal , Teak , Sheesam ,Bija etc., between high mountains cool flowing stream , mountain valleys , caves , high waterfalls , sky-touching valleys and in the valleys the spread of greenary and in between this , the huts made by bamboo sticks, the fearless life style of the tribals and their culture, our heart and mind can be fill with new wonders and pleasure.
There are so many places which are worth seeing ,not only in Bastar district, but also in the neighbouring districts Dantewada and Kanker, which are in Bastar division.. It is being heard that there are many places of worth seeing which are still unexplored .Bastar will imprint an unerasable memory in the mind of a tourist if once he visit here .
The important tourist places in Bastar district are Chitrakot and Tiratgarh (both are water falls), Kotamsar and Kailash caves, Kanger Valley National Park etc.Indravati National Park, known for tigers and wild buffaloes is situated at a distance of 200 Kms, west of Jagdalpur, is another place of worth seeing. There is another tourist spot virgin Kurschel Valley, with its gigantics trees, situated at 40 Kms. north west of Narainpur. There are two wild life sanctuaries Bhairamgarh and Pamed which are in Dantewada district. The famous historical temple of Goddess Danteshwari is situated in Dantewada.Another place of historical interest in Dantewada district is Barsur.
If you want to feel the complete joy of the Tourism , so let come , enter into the beautiful scenes of Bastar . Here you will get the same joy and peace where one gets at the places of tourism.
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| Title : DANTEWADA(28 km) |
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Description : - Dantewada is a beautifull district situated in southern bastar region of Chhatisgarh state . The district is blessed with Beautiful tall and long series of hills with full of thick green saal and teak forests. Rivers Indravati,Godavari & Shabhari flow through out the district.Two more periniel rivers Shankhini and Dankiny are also there.These rivers give many panoramic views and water falls at many sites in the district. Apart from the scenic beauty historical places like Barsoor, Bhadrakali and Dantewada are also worth visiting. Bailadila Iron ore project Township, mines, parks and Hill top habitations of Aakash nagar and Kailash nagar are places without viewing which the visit of Dantewada will not be complete.
- Dantewada is connected with Jagadalpur the nearest town, by State Highway No.16 . Private Luxury Buses are available from almost all the big cities of Chatthisgarh , like Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg & Rajnandgaon to Bailadila, which goes through Dantewada. Dantewada is also connected by road with Hyderabad, the capital city of the neighboring state Andhra Pradesh on which APSRTC is running its bus service regularly.
Road Distance from Dantewada to major cities is as under:-
Jagdalpur - 87, Raipur - 383, Durg - 421, Rajnadgaon - 462, Bilaspur - 499, Hyderabad - 560
Train :- South East Railway is running a regular train (Passanger) from Vishakha Pattanam to Bailadila which passes through the beautiful Araku Vally, and stops a while at Dantewada before reaching its destination Bailadila.
Air :- The nearest Air terminal is Raipur.
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