Champa, Chhattisgarh

For other places with the same name, see Champa (disambiguation).
Champa
चाँपा
city
Champa

Location in Chhattisgarh, India

Coordinates: 22°03′N 82°39′E / 22.05°N 82.65°E / 22.05; 82.65Coordinates: 22°03′N 82°39′E / 22.05°N 82.65°E / 22.05; 82.65
Country  India
State Chhattisgarh
District Janjgir-Champa
Elevation 253 m (830 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 37,949
Languages
  Official Hindi, Chhattisgarhi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 495671
Telephone code 07819
Vehicle registration CG 11
Website www.janjgir-champa.nic.in

Champa is a city and a municipality situated at bank of Hasdeo river in Janjgir-Champa district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.

Geography

Champa has an average elevation of 253 metres (830 feet). It is located on the banks of Hasdeo river, a tributary of Mahanadi.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Champa had a population of 37,949. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Champa has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 77% and female literacy of 56%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.In Champa mainly two caste Dewangan and Soni are in majority.The city is divided in two parts by a temple of Samleshwari Devi which is situated in heart of the city.In one part of city Dewangan caste has many para and mohalla and in another part Soni caste has same.

Economy

Champa is famous for its Kosa silk, gold and brass metal works. Champa has large industries viz. Madhya Bharat Paper Limited (MBPL),Prakash Industries Ltd., CSPGCL's Marwa Power Plant and many mega power projects are in under construction.Kosa silk merchant are particularly Dewangan caste.They import Kosa(Tassar silk) yarn from China and Korea and make silk shirtings and sarees.They also make yarn from Kosa called Cocoon in English and make Khadi Shirtings. They Export it to many Indian states and countries like U.K. and U.S.A. and Brazil.

Education

Colleges

School

Janjgir Champa District Overview

Janjgir Champa District Population 2011

Janjgir Champa District Population Growth Rate

Janjgir Champa District Density 2011

Janjgir Champa Literacy Rate 2011

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Janjgir Champa Child Population 2011

Description 2011 2001

Description Rural Urban

Janjgir Champa District Urban Population 2011

Janjgir Champa District Rural Population 2011

All details regarding Janjgir Champa District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Janjgir Champa District.

Hospitals

Railway station

Champa railway station is a junction on the Tatanagar–Bilaspur section of Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line. Korba (Gewra) passengers need to change line from here for going to Korba.

References

  1. "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.
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