Mahasamund
district is spread out in an area of 3902.39 Sq. Kms in the Central-East of Chhattisgarh State. The district lies between 20°47' to 21°31'30'' latitude and 82°00' to 83°15'45'' longitude, surrounded by
districts of Raigarh and Raipur of Chhattisgarh State and Nawapara and Bargarh of Orissa.
Granite
rocks can be found in the Bagbahra, Basna and Pithora region. Limestone
rocks of Chhattisgarh group contemporary to Cuddapah group of Upper
Pre-Cambrian age and comprising of limestone layers, shale, sandstone,
or quartzite can be predominantly found. Neo-granite, dolerite, and
quartz in intrusive forms are also found in the district. Hence there is a great scope of intense mining activity.
Attractions
Sirpur, Shwet Ganga (Bamhni), Kallari Mata
Temple, Ghaudhara (Daldali), Chandi Temple (Birkoni), Chandi Temple (Dhuchapali)
Facts & Figures
| Year offormation | 06 July 1998 |
| Area | 3902.39 Sq. Kms |
| Latitude | 20°47' to 21°31'30''N |
| Longitude | 82°00' to 83°15'45'' E |
| Population (2001) | 8,60,176 |
| Males | 4,26,011 |
| Females | 4,34,165 |
| Populationdensity | 180 Per Sq. K.M. |
| Sex Ratio | 1019 |
| Literacy Rate | 67.64% |
| No. ofBlocks | 05 |
| STD Code | 07723 |