Champa, Chhattisgarh
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Champa चाँपा |
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| Nickname(s): कोसा,कंचन,कासा की नगरी | |
 Champa
Champa
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| Coordinates: 22°03′N 82°39′E / 22.05°N 82.65°ECoordinates: 22°03′N 82°39′E / 22.05°N 82.65°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Janjgir-Champa |
| Named for | Champa Herb |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Body | Municipality of Champa(नगर पालिका परिषद चांपा) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.24 km2 (15.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 211,189 |
| • Rank | 5th in State(2011 Census) |
| • Density | 5,200/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Champites |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 495671 |
| Telephone code | 07819 |
| Vehicle registration | CG 11 |
| Website | www |
Champa is a city and a municipality situated at bank of Hasdeo river in Janjgir-Champa district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.In 1998,a political controversy rose due to the name of the district,which was later resolved as "Janjgir-Champa"
Champa has an average elevation of 253 metres (830 feet). It is located on the banks of Hasdeo river, a tributary of Mahanadi.
As of 2011[update] India census, Champa had a population of 211,189. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Champa has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 59% and female literacy of 41%. 14% approx 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.
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.
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.
Champa is a well connected city to Bigger cities whether by road or by Railways. It is easy to reach champa.
Champa is well connected through roads to state capital Raipur which is 161.4kms via NH130B and it is connected to Delhi,The country's capital via NH44.
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