Narayanpur town is the administrative headquarters of Narayanpur district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is one of two new districts created on 11 May 2007, originating from the Bastar district.
Narayanpur is very much affected by the Naxalites, the main reason that the tribes of this region are disconnected from economic development. Ramakrishna Mission started in 1985 has worked to compose these tribes. Development has included schools, playground, and a stadium for the tribes.
Narayanpur district is one of the 27 districts of Chhattisgarh State in Central India. It is one of the two districts created on May 11, 2007. It was carved out from the erstwhile Bastar district. This district occupies an area of 6640 km² and it had a population of 110,800 in 2001. Narayanpur town is the administrative headquarters of this district.[1] This district comprises 366 villages.[2] It is currently a part of the Red Corridor.
As of 2011 it is the least populous district of Chhattisgarh (out of 18).
Demographics
According to the 2011 census Narayanpur district has a population of 140,206,[4] roughly equal to the nation of Saint Lucia.[6] This gives it a ranking of 606th in India (out of a total of 640).[4] The district has a population density of 20 inhabitants per square kilometre (52/sq mi) .[4] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 19.49%.[4] Narayanpur has a sex ratio of 998 females for every 1000 males,[4] and a literacy rate of 49.59%.[4] Current district populations are 150771 recorded(Because Handawada area populations was not includeded 2011 census)in Narayanpur district. Handawada area populations was included in Bijapur District before.
Geography
Narayanpur District is divided into two administrative blocks:
Narayanpur, having 45 Gram Panchayats with 176 villages (172 inhabited), is spread over an area of 2760 km2.
Newly Constructed Bridge in Narayanpur.jpg
Orccha, having 24 Gram Panchayats with 237 villages (209 inhabited), is spread over an area of 3880 km2.
Orcha comprises the Abuzhmad region, the unsurveyed zone in central India and home to Primitive Tribal Group Madia Gond and Muriya Gond.
Narayanpur receives an average annual rainfall of 1300 mm. RTC depoits - 02
Nature and Tourism
Narayanpur Near Bastar Tourism
Bastar is a tribal region in Chhattisgarh, blessed with an exceptional scenic beauty that beckons the lovers of nature to explore the forests, waterfalls, wildlife, ancient temples, tribal dances and music. Located at a distance of 264 km from Raipur, Bastar is one of the most significant eco-friendly destinations of the country. It has plenty to offer to its visitors with its valuable tribal art and culture that lie in and around the lush green city of Jagdalpur. One can choose from National Parks, waterfalls, natural caves, palaces, museums and places of religious significance.
The Bastar Palace located in Jagdalpur is a historical monument which has an impressive art and architectural work with exquisite carvings and engravings on walls and ceilings. Bastar Palace was built by the rulers of Bastar and speaks of many legends of gallantry and heroism of these kings. The Bhoromdeo Temple is adorned with magnificently carved erotic sculptures. It also has a Shiva Lingam which is a striking piece of architecture. The Danteshwari Temple is an ancient temple of Devi Danteshwari and is said to be one of the 52 sacred Shakti peethas of the Hindu Mythology. The temple attracts tourists throughout the year, especially during the festival of Dusshera.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narayanpur_district
