Date of Formation: Kanker District was carved out of Bastar District in 1999.
Area: 6513 square kilometers
Density of Population: 115 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 70.97 % - Male: 80.98 %, Female: 61.08 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:1007
Boundaries of Kanker District
North: Balod District and Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh
South East: Bastar District, Chhattisgarh
South West: Narayanpur District, Chhattisgarh
East: Dhamtari District, Chhattisgarh
West: Maharashtra
Kanker District Average Rainfall: 1299.8 mm
Kanker District Average Temperature in Summer: 33.93 deg C
Kanker District Average Temperature in Winter: 20.39 deg C
KANKER DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Doodh River, Mahanadi, Hatkul River, Sindur River, Turu River
Blocks: Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Charama, Durgakondal, Kanker, Koyali Beda, Narharpur
Assembly Constituencies: Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Kanker
Hills: Vindhyana Hills, Archian Hills, Dharwar Hills
Kanker District Nearby Attractions
1. The Gadiya Mountain
2. Temple of Mountain
3. Malanjhkudum Water Fall
4. Charre Marre Water Fall
5. Shivani Temple
6. Tank on Mountain
Kanker District Facts: NH 43 and NH 30 pass through this district.
Major Agricultural Products: Wheat, sugarcane, chana, kodo, moong, tilli, bhutta, mangoes, bananas
Major Industries: Bauxite Calcinite, Bauxite India Limited
Flora: Saja, Tendu, Dhaura, Bija, Harra, Mahua, Sal, Teak
What is Kanker District Famous For: Bell metal items and terracotta items
People of Kanker District: Maria, Muria, Bhatra, Mahra, Matrigond, Rajgond, Dorla, Chandal, Ghuruva, Dom, Parja, Gadva, Halba, Ganda, Lohar, Andkuri, Kumhar, Kosta, Chamar, Nahar, Naikpod, Kuduk, Kenvat, Dhakad, Brahmin, Vaishya, Teli, Kalar, Kunbi
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
