Akaltara
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 Akaltara
Akaltara
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| Coordinates: 22°01′N 82°26′E / 22.02°N 82.43°ECoordinates: 22°01′N 82°26′E / 22.02°N 82.43°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Janjgir-Champa |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 21,333 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 495552 |
| Telephone code | 917817 |
| Vehicle registration | CG 11 |
Akaltara is a nagar palika and tehsil in Janjgir-Champa district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It is the birthplace of a great freedom fighter Thakur Chhedi Lal (Barrister). Akaltara has a member in legislation assembly of Chhattisgarh state, which is now represented by Mr. Chunni Lal Sahu of Indian National Congress party. It is under Janjgir Parliament seat, which is represented by Mrs. Kamla Devi Patle.
Akaltara is located at 22°01′N 82°26′E / 22.02°N 82.43°E. It has an average elevation of 283 metres (928 feet). It is situated in middle of Mahanadi Basin. 28 km eastward from Bilaspur and 17 km westward from Janjgir. Akaltara is on the bottom of Dalha hill. With an elevation of about 294.4 meter from the sea surface, the Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh spans over a total land area of 446,674 hectares. Bounded by Korba, Raigarh and Bilaspur, Janjgir-Chmapa district is famous for its high agricultural yield.
As of 2010[update] India census, Akaltara had a population of 21,333. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Akaltara has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Akaltara is famous for lime stone and rice mills. Many crushers and rice mills are spread around city. CCI Akaltara and Lafarge India Ltd. Arasmeta are cement plants of Akaltara.KSK Energy Ventures Ltd is constructing KSK Mahanadi Power Project a 3600 MW thermal power plant at Nariyara village in Akaltara. There Is Vardha Power Plant Created 2010 & Work Is Still In Progress.
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