The Kanker
district got its independent identity in 1999. It was previously a part of the old Bastar district.
The Kanker district is situated in the southern region of the state of Chhattisgarh. The district is surrounded by four
districts of Chhattisgarh state, namely Bastar, Dhamtari, Durg and Rajnandgaon.
Small hilly pockets are seen throughout the area.
Rivers
Five rivers flow through the district namely- Doodh, Mahanadi, Hatkul, Sindur and Turu river.
Attractions
The Gadiya Mountain, Malanjhkudum
Water fall, Charre-Marre Water fall, Shivani Temple
Facts & Figures
| Year of formation |
1999 |
| Area |
5285.01 Sq. K.M. |
| Latitude |
200 6 to 200 24 N |
| Longitude |
800 48 to 810 48 E |
| Population(2001) |
651333 |
| Males |
324678 |
| Females |
326655 |
| Literacy Rate |
74.71% |
| No. of Tehsil |
07 |
| No. of Villages |
1074 |
| Average rainfall |
1492 mm. |
| STD Code |
07868 |
How to Reach
The Kanker district is situated on the National Highway
number
43. It lies between the two well developed cities of Chhattisgarh,
Raipur (Capital of Chhattisgarh) and Jagdalpur. Kanker is 140 kilometers
away from Raipur and 160 Kilometers from Jagadalpur.
Presently the district is not connected with
railway lines.