Dalli Rajhara

Dalli Rajhara
Dalli-Rajhara
City
Nickname(s): Dalli
Dalli Rajhara

Location in Chhattisgarh, India

Coordinates: 20°35′N 81°05′E / 20.58°N 81.08°ECoordinates: 20°35′N 81°05′E / 20.58°N 81.08°E
Country  India
State Chhattisgarh
District Balod
Elevation 409 m (1,342 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 50,615
Languages
 • Official Hindi, Chhattisgarhi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 491228
Telephone code 07748

Dalli-Rajhara is a city and a municipality in Balod district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. Dalli Rajhara is home of iron ore captive mines for Bhilai Steel Plant, the largest integrated steel plant in India. Dalli mines deposit was discovered by Pramatha Nath Bose, the first Indian graded officer of the Geological Survey of India around 1900.

Geography

Dalli Rajhara is located at 20°35′N 81°05′E / 20.58°N 81.08°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 409 m (1,342 ft).

History

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census,[2] 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.

Mining township

Dalli Rajhara

Dalli-Rajhara is the twin mine and part of the Rajhara group of mines. These are captive iron ore mines for Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) – a SAIL enterprise. Iron ores mined from the area are of the hematite and magnetite variety. The other mines in the neighbourhood produce dolomite, lime and other raw materials which go into steel production.

Dalli-Rajhara is about 83 km south of Durg and comes under the south-eastern section of the Indian Railways. While both Dalli and Rajhara have mines, the residential area is predominantly in Rajhara. Dalli-Rajhara is a self-sufficient township with BSP having set up hospitals and a considerable number of educational institutes.

Dalli-Rajhara rose to prominence as a result of the labour rights movement in the 1970s.

The mines are open cast mines and the poignant view as one enters the township at dusk is that of thousands of glittering lights on the hills.

The expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the ministry had met during the last three days to clear a shelf of stranded projects entailing an investment of nearly Rs 80,000 crore. The EAC has cleared 12 of these projects. The committee is expected to meet shortly again to take a call on the remaining projects. Among those cleared on Saturday are SAIL’s proposed 1 million tonne per annum pellet plant along with upstream slime beneficiation facilities at its Dalli-Rajhara iron ore mine in Chhattisgarh.[3]

Transport

This area is connected via rail and road with its district balod. It is well connected by bus to the Durg and Bastar region. The road is in quite good shape. Only one passenger train runs between Dalli and Durg. Much development is due on the rail connectivity front. There is an ongoing rail link with Jagdalpur.

Extending Rail Transport

Union Railway Budget of 2012–13 has proposed new links to existing Durg-Dalli Rajhara Railway line.

connecting it with Jagdalpur.

Education

Although Dalli Rajhara is a small town, being a SAIL mine area it is very well positioned in terms of education, specifically up to senior secondary education. In a small town like Dalli, having several large schools on English and Hindi medium is unusual.

Schools, Institute & Madarsa of Rajhara

Dalli does not provide substantial education at tertiary level. Many engineering graduates come from Dalli-Rajhara, but to get their degree they have to go to either the city of Bhilai or the capital of state Raipur.

There is a college named Government Nemichand Jain Science and Arts College for Bachelors and Masters Degree.

Hospitals

In Order of Establishment

Culture

The majority of the population is dependent on BSP for their livelihood. Being a public sector company, BSP has attracted people across India from Bihar to Bangal to Kerla. The pace of life is slower than in the cities. Festivals ranging from Durgapuja to Chatt Puja to ONAM to Christmas are all celebrated.

In brief, the culture is quite cosmopolitan with a flavour of modesty in lifestyle. The cost of living is relatively low.

Among the employees of BSP, many religions are present in the community, as well as people from different parts of India. There are various clubs for social activities. Durga Puja of Camp 1 ground, Anand Mela organized by BSP in Saptgiri Park are regular events every year.

Sports

Sports such as football (soccer) for which rajahara Mines is famous in whole of India, cricket and athletics are quite popular in Dalli-Rajhara. During the 1980s the annual Iron Ore All-India gold cup Football tournament (sponsored by BSP) was very popular. Several top football clubs from all over India would compete in this tournament. Well known soccer players like Zilani, Trinath Naidu, Appal Naidu, Shant Kumar, Rubi David, Prem Nair and their 2 nd generation such as Prem sharma, Tajjuddin, Tittu naidu, Ravikant & Shrikant naidu who had excelled in football and makes Rajhara mines Football team Famous all around the country . Under the same sponsorship, sports such as weight-lifting and athletics also had a good following.

Most young people leave the area after their Higher Secondary or Bachelors Degree in search of jobs in various parts of India.

During the 2000s the annual Iron Ore All-India Cricket tournament (sponsored by RCA-BSP) was very popular. Several top cricket clubs from all over India would compete in this tournament.

Stadiums

Places of interest

The Bordih dam is a beautiful picnic spot. The surrounding hills and forests are home to many species of wildlife. Dalli Rajhara is surrounded by seven beautiful hills. Rajhara is rich in green patches across the town. Rajhara Baba Mandir Saptagiri Park, Dev Pandum, Munda Pahad, Bordih Dam, Mahamaya Mandir, Siyadevi, Ganga Maiya, and Borshi Dam are all places of interest.

Gallery

Current affairs

Harpreet Sing Bhatiya, the youngster, in the India's U-19 World Cup team

Dalli Rajhara after Rowghat Mines

Dalli Rajhara after Rowghat Mines, is going to remain, as washing plant will be here only.

Doctor to the nation – Binayak Sen

"Shaheed Hospital", Started for the workers, by the workers.

Rajhara detected in 1887

There Are Many Professional Teacher In Dalli Rajhara

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Dalli Rajhara
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  3. ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/in-no-mood-for-delhi-polls-cong-aap-begin-talks/

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