Date of Formation: Bijapur District was carved out of Dantewada District on 11th May 2007.
Area: 6555 square kilometers
Density of Population: 39 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 41.58 % - Male: 51.42 %, Female: 31.56 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:982
Boundaries of Bijapur District
North East: Narayanpur District, Chhattisgarh
North West: Madhya Pradesh
South West: Andhra Pradesh
South East: Sukma District, Chhattisgarh
East: Dantewada District, Chhattisgarh
Bijapur District Average Rainfall: 1237 mm
Bijapur District Average Temperature in Summer: 33 deg C
Bijapur District Average Temperature in Winter: 22 deg C
BIJAPUR DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: River Indravati
Blocks: Bhairamgarh, Bhopal Pattanam, Bijapur, Usoor
Assembly Constituencies: Bijapur
Bijapur District Facts: This is the second least populous district in Chhattisgarh next only to Narayanpur District and is the second least literate district in India after Alirajpur District of Madhya Pradesh. NH 16 passes through this district.
Flora: Char, Roni, Tendu, Harra, Haria, Dhawra, Mahua, Palas, Bijasal, Sirsa, Sal, Teak, Palm, Wild Dates
Fauna: Tigers, panther
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, Kodo-Kutki, Sorghum, Maize, Mustard
What is Bijapur District Famous For: Wide variety of trees
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
