Dalli-Rajhara
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| Dalli-Rajhara | |
| State - District(s) |
Chhattisgarh - Durg |
| Area | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
50,615 - |
Dalli-Rajhara is a city and a municipality in Durg district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Dalli-Rajhara had a population of 50,615. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dalli-Rajhara has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77% and, female literacy is 58%. In Dalli-Rajhara, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
A small town of Mines. Dalli Rajhara was first searched by "Bhilai Steel Plant" for iron ore mines in Bhilai Region. The town established itself with the workers of the Mines. There are 7 mines run by "Bhilai Steel Plant"(BSP). BSP has its own Hospital, Schools and other facilities for the Employees and workers. "Shaheed Shankar Guha Niyogi", the leader of Worker's union, "Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha"(CMM) made this small town in national news, when he fought for the workers. Dalli-Rajhara has one Hospital for workers of Mines, called "Shaheed hospital", first of its kind. The life of people here is quite well compared to other mines in India. This is because of the efforts of the People here.
Connectivity: This area is connected via Rail and Road with its District Durg. There is proposed Rail link with Jagdalpur.
Life:
Education: There is a college named Nemichand Jain Science and Arts College for Bachelors and Masters Degree. There are many primary and higher secondary schools run by BSP and State Government.
BSP HSS No 2
BSP Senior Secondary School
Nirmala English Medium School (Run by Christian Society)
Saraswati Shishu Mandir
Societies:
Youth: Sports such as football(soccer), cricket and athletics are quite popular in Dalli-Rajhara. During the 80s the annual Iron Ore Football tournament (sponsored by BSP) was very popular. Several top-notch football clubs from all over India would compete in this tournament. Under the same sponsorship, sports such as weight-lifting, athletics also had a good following.
Nature: Dalli-Rajhara is blessed with abundant natural beauty. The Rajhara dam is a beautiful picnic spot. The surrounding hills and forests are home to many species of wildlife.
External links
"New Chhattisgarh in New India"
A union and a hospital-An article from The Hindu
From the pits of despair, a vote for future-An article from The telegraph
