Dharamjaigarh
| Dharamjaygarh | |
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 Dharamjaygarh
Dharamjaygarh
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| Coordinates: 22°28′N 83°13′E / 22.47°N 83.22°ECoordinates: 22°28′N 83°13′E / 22.47°N 83.22°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Raigarh |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 13,603 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi, bangali |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 496116 |
| Area code(s) | 07766 |
| Vehicle registration | CG |
Dharamjaygarh is a town and a nagar panchayat in Raigarh District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. Major languages spoken are Hindi and Chhattisgarhi, with a little Oriya, Bengali and English.
Dharamjaigarh is located at 22°28′N 83°13′E / 22.47°N 83.22°E. It has an average elevation of 300 m (980 ft).
Dharamjaigarh is a taluk headquarters and prominent town in Raigarh District of Chhattisgarh. It is located on Raigarh-Ambikapur highway, about 77 km north-west of Raigarh. Raipur is the nearest airport, and Raigarh the nearest railhead for Dharamjaigarh. Bus services are available for the place from Raigarh and Ambikapur, apart from some other places like Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh and Chandrapur in Maharashtra.
As of 2001[update] India census, Dharamjaigarh had a population of 13,603. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Dharamjaigarh has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72% and, female literacy is 55%. In Dharamjaigarh, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Dharamjaigarh was capital of princely state before independence. The place was named after Raja Bahadur Dharamjeet Singh Deo ruling chief, Udaipur State at that time. It was ruled by kings with the title Singh Deo. The kingly palace, along with the attached fruit orchards, is a major attraction of the town.
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