The state is famous for steel production. In fact, agricultural and industrial production has contributed a great deal to the GDP of the state in the last few years. Chhattisgarh was a part of Madhya Pradesh, prior to Nov 1, 2001. The state is well connected by rail and road network.
Chhattisgarh is surrounded by states of Orissa, Telangana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. In terms of area, it is the 10th largest state in India. Most parts of the state is covered with hills, but, it also has very fertile plains. The capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur.
Chhattisgarh is also famous for a number of educational institutes, including the likes of IIM at Raipur; a National Law University and NIT at Raipur. Bhilai, Bilaspur, Korba, Jagdalpur are some of the major cities of Chhattisgarh.
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Second Saturday
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| January 26 | Friday |
Republic Day
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Maha Shivaratri
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Holi
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Good Friday
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Idul Fitr
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Second Saturday
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Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
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Mahavir Jayanti
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Buddha Purnima
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Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti
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Second Saturday
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Muharram
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Independence Day
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Raksha Bandhan
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Fourth Saturday
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Janmashtami
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Hartalika Teej
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Second Saturday
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| September 16 | Monday |
Eid e Milad
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Fourth Saturday
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Gandhi Jayanti
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Second Saturday
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| October 13 | Sunday |
Vijaya Dashami
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Fourth Saturday
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| November 01 | Friday |
Diwali
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Chhath Puja
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Second Saturday
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| November 15 | Friday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti
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| November 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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Second Saturday
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| December 18 | Wednesday |
Guru Ghasidas Jayanti
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| December 25 | Wednesday |
Christmas Day
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Fourth Saturday
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