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Area: 1,35,133 sq km
Population: 2,07,95,956
Capital: Raipur
Main Language: Hindi
Chhatisgarh has 16 districts. It is known as the country's rice bowl because its agricultural production is very high. The state also has huge deposits of limestone, iron, copper, manganese, coal and bauxite, among other minerals. Diamonds have been found recently in Raipur district. Chhatisgarh produces 70 per cent of India's total output of tendu leaves used for making bidis. Its thick forest contributes valuable timber. Chhatisgarh has a large number of tribal communities including the Bhils and the Gonds.
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