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Korba District, the Industrial hub and power capital of Chattisgarh was accorded the status of a full-fledged revenue district on 25th May 1998. Covering an area of 7,14,544 hectares and located at an altitude of 304.8 m above sea level Korba District stretching between latitude 22' 01'' to 230'01" and longitude 82' 08" to 83' 09", is enclosed by Korea, Surguja, Bilaspur and Janjgir districts.
The Hasdeo and Ahiran River primarily drains Korba District. Lush virgin forests cover the region, the opulent variety of flora including the:
Sal
Dhaora
Kardhai
Saliha
Char
Dhobin
Tendu
Amla
Lendia
Gunja
Mahua
Bija
Kusum
Bhelwa
Jamun
Harra
Bahera
Saja
Korba experiences a hot, arid temperate climate and receives an average 1506.7 mm rainfall annually.
With its headquarters in Korba City, the district is divided into Korba, Katghora, Kartala, Pali tehsils and Korba, Kartala, Katghora, Pali, Podi Uproda blocks. Naturally endowed with mineral resources like limestone, fireclay, etc it all possesses all the key ingredients required for thermal power generation. The Thermal Power Plants (KSTPS, BCPP, CSEB East, CSEB West) together generates 3650 MW of electricity. Transport and communication is also well developed in this industrial district.
The 2001 Census has recorded a population size of 10,11,823 with 964 males per 1000 females and a commendable literacy rate of 61.7%. The populace is dominated by the Pahari Korwa tribe while the Gond, Raj Gond, Kawar, Bhaiyana, Binjwar, Dhanuhar etc. Satnami, Ganda and Panka are the significant scheduled tribes. Conversant in the local Chattisgarhi dialect, the tribals lead colorful lives. The principal Adivasi dance forms include the Ravat Nacha, Karma Nacha and Suva Nacha.
The tribals mainly depend on agriculture for their subsistence. Korba District, the Industrial hub of Chattisgarh is renown for its black diamond and Kosa silk industry. Endowed with mineral deposit it has a widespread inustrial area spread over 100 acres with several inustrites and ancilliary units. The major industries include:
Bharat Aluminum Company Limited (BALCO)
Korba Super Thermal Power Station (KSTPS)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
Chhattisgarh State Electricty Board (CSEB)
Indo-Burma Petroleum Limited (IBP), Gopalpur
Indo-Burma Petroleum Limited (IBP), Kushmunda
Indo Gulf Industries, Gobarghora
Hasdeo Thermal Power Corporation.
The Gavra Project in Kobra District is largest Opencast Mine in India.
Korba abounds in natural beauty. The panoramic beauty of Chaiturgarh hills housing the majestic forts of the illustrious Pratidewa I and the pristine Mahisansur Mardini temples are worth visiting. Besides the industrial units also attract droves of tourists. Tourists also drop by to participate in the tribal festivities of Dev Uthni, Pola, Cherchera, Karma, Hareli etc and gain an insight to their cultural legacy.
Korba District lays emphasis on a comprehensive education system. The Indira Soochana Yojana is responsible for the widespread proliferation of education in the District. Bestowed with several good schools, colleges, polytechnic and other industrial training institutes the district offers quality education focusing on the student's overall development . Some of the district's premier academic institutes include Govt. P.G College, Korba, Mini Mata Girls College, Korba and Kamala Nehru P.G College, Korba.
Korba District, an amalgam of primitive tribal culture, resplendent natural beauty and urban industrial enterprise is worth a fruitful visit. |
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korba is in chhatisghar state of india korba is a city famous for silk kosa. |
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Korba City is the district headquarters of Korba District in Chhattisgarh State in Central India
Please check the following website for more information about Korba.
http://korba.nic.in/ |
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nope.. never heard of it |
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Korba District, and with city of same name, is in Chattisgarh state --Central India
Located east of the states - Madhya Pradesh and Maharasthra and to the west of Orissa.
Check this map for location and various districts, including Korba http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/chhatisgarh/chhatisgarh.htm
Famous for --
THREE Facts -- 1) It is famous for Black Diamonds (you might see sparkling coal (which is what diamond is in its pre-state) in gem shops. 2) It is also famous for Kosa Silk --A Tassar silk variety drawn from cocoons especially grown on Arjun, Saja or Sal trees. Available naturally in shades of gold-pale, dark, honey, tawny, baccoto beige, creamy, etc. Tussar Silk is considered an ideal as well as auspicious wear for marriages. Hues are natural and the patterns, motifs drawn on the silk sarees are nature inspired so each pattern has a distinct beautiful ethnic name. Read more on these sarees :
http://www.mrignayani.com/kosa_about.asp
3) Thermal Power
More on KORBA :
Korba District, the Industrial hub and power capital of Chattisgarh was accorded the status of a full-fledged revenue district on 25th May 1998. Covering an area of 7,14,544 hectares and located at an altitude of 304.8 m above sea level Korba District stretching between latitude 22' 01'' to 230'01" and longitude 82' 08" to 83' 09", is enclosed by Korea, Surguja, Bilaspur and Janjgir districts.
The Hasdeo and Ahiran River primarily drains Korba District. Lush virgin forests cover the region, the opulent variety of flora including the:
Sal
Dhaora
Kardhai
Saliha
Char
Dhobin
Tendu
Amla
Lendia
Gunja
Mahua
Bija
Kusum
Bhelwa
Jamun
Harra
Bahera
Saja
Korba experiences a hot, arid temperate climate and receives an average 1506.7 mm rainfall annually.
With its headquarters in Korba City, the district is divided into Korba, Katghora, Kartala, Pali tehsils and Korba, Kartala, Katghora, Pali, Podi Uproda blocks. Naturally endowed with mineral resources like limestone, fireclay, etc it all possesses all the key ingredients required for thermal power generation. The Thermal Power Plants (KSTPS, BCPP, CSEB East, CSEB West) together generates 3650 MW of electricity. Transport and communication is also well developed in this industrial district.
The 2001 Census has recorded a population size of 10,11,823 with 964 males per 1000 females and a commendable literacy rate of 61.7%. The populace is dominated by the Pahari Korwa tribe while the Gond, Raj Gond, Kawar, Bhaiyana, Binjwar, Dhanuhar etc. Satnami, Ganda and Panka are the significant scheduled tribes. Conversant in the local Chattisgarhi dialect, the tribals lead colorful lives. The principal Adivasi dance forms include the Ravat Nacha, Karma Nacha and Suva Nacha.
The tribals mainly depend on agriculture for their subsistence. Korba District, the Industrial hub of Chattisgarh is renown for its black diamond and Kosa silk industry. Endowed with mineral deposit it has a widespread inustrial area spread over 100 acres with several inustrites and ancilliary units. The major industries include:
Bharat Aluminum Company Limited (BALCO)
Korba Super Thermal Power Station (KSTPS)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
Chhattisgarh State Electricty Board (CSEB)
Indo-Burma Petroleum Limited (IBP), Gopalpur
Indo-Burma Petroleum Limited (IBP), Kushmunda
Indo Gulf Industries, Gobarghora
Hasdeo Thermal Power Corporation.
The Gavra Project in Kobra District is largest Opencast Mine in India.
Korba abounds in natural beauty. The panoramic beauty of Chaiturgarh hills housing the majestic forts of the illustrious Pratidewa I and the pristine Mahisansur Mardini temples are worth visiting. Besides the industrial units also attract droves of tourists. Tourists also drop by to participate in the tribal festivities of Dev Uthni, Pola, Cherchera, Karma, Hareli etc and gain an insight to their cultural legacy.
Korba District lays emphasis on a comprehensive education system. The Indira Soochana Yojana is responsible for the widespread proliferation of education in the District. Bestowed with several good schools, colleges, polytechnic and other industrial training institutes the district offers quality education focusing on the student's overall development . Some of the district's premier academic institutes include Govt. P.G College, Korba, Mini Mata Girls College, Korba and Kamala Nehru P.G College, Korba.
Korba District, an amalgam of primitive tribal culture, resplendent natural beauty and urban industrial enterprise is worth a fruitful visit. |
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Never heard of it but here's some info along with a link. Are you in India now or are you traveling there?
Korba is the power capital of the newly formed state Chhattisgarh. The district comes under Bilaspur division and is inhabited mainly by tribals including the protected tribe Korwas (Pahadi Korwa). Korba is blessed with lush green forest cover, where a sizable number of tribal population is found. The Adivaisis in the forest areas leave in tantum with the environment and have retained their distinctive cultural characteristics and traditional observances
The people of Korba comes under different religious, social and cultural backgrounds. The main inhabitants are tribals. tribals constitute the majority (51.67%) of the total population. The main scheduled tribes belongs in korba district are Pahadi Korwa, Gond, Raj Gond, Kawar, Bhaiyana, Binjwar, Dhanuhar etc. Satnami, Ganda, Panka etc are comes under the scheduled cast.
The main occupation is agriculture. The local language is Chhattisgarhi.
Korba district is also famous for its social and cultural diversities. The people of this district mainly celebrated Holi, Dussehra, Christmas and Diwali. The main adivasi festivals are Dev Uthni, Pola, Cherchera, Karma, Hareli etc. |
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Ya..i had studied abt this in Geography! There is a coal field out there and it is in Chhattisgarh! |
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Korba is the power capital of the newly formed state Chhattisgarh. The district comes under Bilaspur division and is inhabited mainly by tribals including the protected tribe Korwas (Pahadi Korwa). Korba is blessed with lush green forest cover, where a sizable number of tribal population is found. The Adivaisis in the forest areas leave in tantum with the environment and have retained their distinctive cultural characteristics and traditional observances |
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Geography
Korba is located at 22.35° N 82.68° E. It has an average elevation of 252 metres (826 feet).
Korba (population 1005,965) is a center of Korba District in the newly formed state of Chhattisgarh, India (Nov.1, 2000). It is situated at the confluence of the Hasdeo and Ahiran rivers. Located at 22*20' North latitude and 82*42' East longitude, with a height of 304.8 meter. above sea level. It is the major source of electricity in Chhattisgarh.
Korba city enjoys varied climates and weathers. Korba and Champa are well known for “Kosa”, a precious cloth, producing the best quality in the world. Being light in weight and having shiny glaze, it is use to make Kurtas, Sarees, Shirts, Salwar-Suits and other garments for party as well as casual wears. Korba is connected to Champa, the nearest railway junction, on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai, South Eastern Railway Zone. It is directly connected to Bilaspur the Divisional Head Quarter by rail and road through Katghora-Pali-Ratanpur. The nearest air-port is at Raipur, which is about 250 KM from Korba.
Korba city is really the Power Capital of India. NTPC's Super Thermal Power Plant in Korba is working at 90% Plant Load Factor (PLF), and the plants of the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (CSEB) are also highly efficient. There are huge coal reserves in the vicinity, offering cheap pithead power generation opportunities and there is enough water from the State's largest reservoir of Hasdeo Bango. 84% of India's coal is in Chhattisgarh and two other States. There are adequate coal supplies- South Eastern Coalfields Ltd, Bilaspur is doubling its production from 35 million tonnes to 70 million tonnes per annum.
Korba is also the site of an aluminium facility operated by Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO).
Korba and its surrounding
M/s LANCO Amarkantak Power Pvt. Ltd. is establishing a coal based thermal power plant at Patadi village of Dist. Korba which is under construction. Mr. A. Pattabhi Raman, Director of the project is monitoring construction activity with his 38 years of sharp experience. His team consists of D.S. Thakur, Y. Balakrishna, Abhishk Guha, D.K. Tiwari is acquiring the land for expansion and other co-related requirements.
Korba is surrounded by public sector power units and now also the privately owned aluminium producer BALCO. The companies have their own infrastructure of townships with all amenities such as shops, schools and hospitals. One of the most sought after school is the Delhi Public School in the vicinity of NTPC township as it offers good quality education with English as the main language. Also there are various "Central" schools and other privately run schools. One of the drawbacks of living in Korba or its surroundings is the national rail links. The closest national rail station is Champa, but its a very small station and not all trains stop there and the ones that do stop, stop for a very short duration. The next closest station is Bilaspur which is a railway junction. Bilaspur is at least couple of hours taxi or bus ride away.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[Korba had a population of 315,695. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Korba has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 59%. In Korba, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
Most of the government-run schools in Korba are affiliated with the State School Examination Board, whereas most private schools are affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) boards.
Gayatri Vidya Peeth
Sarswati Shishu Mandir
Vidhyu grih
Nirmala Higher sec. School
The Coal City is served by these main universities:
Rajiv Gandhi Proudhyogiki Vishv Vidyalay
Apart from several colleges offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, there are many professional educational institutes viz.
Govt. Polytechnic Collage
Kamla Nehru Collage Korba
Govt. P.G. Collage Korba
Govt. Minimata Girls Collage Korba
Korba Computer Collage
Colleges of Korba --
1.swami vivekanand college [English medium]
One Engineering collage is also proposed here.Probably it will start in 2008-09 session.
Entertainment
Korba is having some entertainment places: Appoo Garden is one of the most popular entertainment place in Korba. Korba is also having some cinema halls some of them are:
Chitra Talkies
Niharika Talkies
Karma Talkies
Bajrang Talkies
Transport
Korba is a coal city & because of this various possibility of transport is present here. This city is having two bus stops. Korba city is connected with Railway line.Balco have its own runway. |
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