Chattisgarh accounts for 2.43% of India's population,
ranking 15th among all 28 states. Its contribution to India's
GDP is 1.49%.
in India’s GDP. It has 33 District Capitals,
some most
notable ones are
Raipur, Bilaspur (Bilaspur CG), and Durg
.
It contributes to India's production of 8.7% of Rice, 1.5% of Potatoes, 9.2% of Banana, 7.3% of Soybean, and 9% of Onion. It contributes to India's natural resources such as 1.1% of Uranium, 20.2% of Coal, 15.9% of Iron, and 4.1% of Diamond. Famous historical and cultural landmarks of this region include Forts such as Chaiturgarh Fort in Korba, Famous Hindu temples like Mahamaya Temple in Bilaspur (Bilaspur CG) and Danteshwari Temple in Dantewada, Notable mosques such as Jama Masjid in Durg, Historic churches such as St. Joseph's Cathedral of the Diocese of Jagdalpur in Jagdalpur.