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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Champa
| name = Champa
| native_name = चाँपा
| native_name_lang = hi
Famous for. Three things= Kosa,Kanchan,Kasa
| other_name =
| other_name =
| settlement_type = city
| settlement_type = city
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| footnotes =
| footnotes =
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Chhattisgarhi language|Chhattisgarhi]]
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Chhattisgarhi language|Chhattisgarhi]]
| Champa municipality facebook link = http://www.facebook.com/sbm.npchampa.7
| champa municipality twitter link = http://twitter.com/mlathare/status/930804774412238848
| champa municipality mail id = cmochampanp@gmail.com
| champa municipality telephone number = 07819244012
}}
}}


Champa was Zamindari Estate before [[Partition of India|Indian Independence]].  the name of the city '''Champa''' is derived from the Raja's marehorse.
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'''Champa''' is a city and [[Nagar palika|Municipality]] in [[Janjgir-Champa district|Janjgir-Champa distri]]<nowiki/>ct in the Indian state of [[Chhatisgarh]].

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'''Champa''' is a city and [[Nagar palika|municipality]] in [[Janjgir-Champa district]] in the Indian state of [[Chhattisgarh]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Kosa==
==Kosa==
Kosa Silk of champa is famous for its purity and made by people belong to Dewangan Cast. Kosa is also exported to other countries from here.
Kosa Silk of champa is famous for its purity and made by people belong to Dewangan Caste. Kosa is also exported to other countries from here.


== Administration ==
== Administration ==
Champa City runs under the administration of the '''Municipality Of Champa'''. Rajesh Agarwal is mayor of Champa. He is from the [[Indian National Congress]].
Champa City runs under the administration of the '''Municipality Of Champa'''. Jai Thawait is mayor of Champa. He is from the [[Indian National Congress]].


==Economy==
==Economy==
{{unreferenced section|date=January 2013}}
{{unreferenced section|date=January 2013}}
Champa is famous for Samleshwari Devi temple Kuldevi of champa and Kaleswar Nath Mahadev temple. Champa is also famous for its [[Kosa silk]], [[gold]] and [[brass]] metal works. Champa has large industries viz. Madhya Bharat Paper Limited (MBPL), Prakash Industries Ltd., CSPGCL's Marwa Power Plant and many mega power projects are in under construction. Kosa silk merchant are particularly Dewangan caste.They import Kosa ([[Tassar silk]]) yarn from China and Korea and make silk shirtings and sarees. They also make yarn from Kosa called Cocoon in English and make Khadi Shirtings.
Champa is famous for Samleshwari Devi temple Kuldevi of champa and Kaleswar Nath Mahadev temple Jagannath temple Mahamaya temple (Madanpur) Rajmahal palace. Champa is also famous for its [[Kosa silk]], [[gold]] and [[brass]] metal works. Champa has large industries viz. Madhya Bharat Paper Limited (MBPL), Prakash Industries Ltd., CSPGCL's Marwa Power Plant and many mega power projects are in under construction. Kosa silk merchant are particularly from Dewangan caste. They import Kosa ([[Tassar silk]]) yarn from China and Korea and make silk shirtings and sarees. They also make yarn from Kosa called Cocoon in English and make Khadi Shirtings.
They Export it to many Indian states and countries like the U.K. , U.S.A. and Brazil.
They export it to many Indian states and countries like the U.K., U.S.A. and Brazil.
Champa is one of the producer of High Quality Silk.
Champa is one of the producer of High Quality Silk.


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* [[Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Champa]]
* [[Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Champa]]
* Govt. M.M.R.Post Graduate college
* Govt. M.M.R.Post Graduate college
* The Leprosy Mission Chhattisgarh Vocational Training Centre, Champa


===School===
===School===
====English Medium====
====English Medium====
*[http://dpschampa.com/ Delhi Public School Champa]
*[http://www.kidzone.129.co.in Kidzone English School]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[http://dpschampa.org/ Delhi Public School Champa]
*'''Fairy Public School [Champa]'''
*[https://stmarysemschoolsmmi.com/ ST. Mary's English Medicum school]
*[http://hpschampa.org/ Hasdeo Public School Champa]
*[http://hpschampa.org/ Hasdeo Public School Champa]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20161021182832/http://lionsschoolchampa.com/ Lions Hr. Sec. School Champa]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20161021182832/http://lionsschoolchampa.com/ Lions Hr. Sec. School Champa]
*Rainbow Kidzee School, Champa
*Rainbow Kidzee School, Champa
*Prince of peace school
*Prince Of Peace English High School Champa CG
*Little Angle Covent School Champa
*Little Angle Covent School Champa
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*Fairy Public School


====Hindi Medium====
====Hindi Medium====
*[[Saraswati Shishu Mandir]], [[Champa]]
*[[Saraswati Shishu Mandir]], [[Champa]]
*Saraswati Shishu Mandir Primary School(Hatri Bazar)
*Saraswati Shishu Mandir Primary School (Hatri Bazar)
*Amardeep Public School Champa
*Amardeep Public School Champa
*LDN SCHOOL CHAMPA
*LDN School
*Keshar Public School
*Keshar Public School
*Gyandeep Public School
*Gyandeep Public School
*Gyanmandir School
*Gyanmandir School
*Gaytri Bal Sanskar High School
*Gaytri Bal Sanskar High School
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*Manka Public School


==Hospitals==
==Hospitals==
*JGM Hospital(Jeevanlal Gulabani Memorial Hospital)
*B.D.M. Dharam Hospital (Government Hospital)
*B.D.M. Dharam Hospital (Government Hospital)
*NKH Hospital
*NKH Hospital
*Nayak Nursing Home
*Nayak Nursing Home
*Dewangan Nursing Home
*Mission Hospital
*Mission Hospital
*Osho Dhara Hospital
*Osho Dhara Hospital
*Rathore Clinik
*Rathore Clinic
*Vinayak Netralay
*Vinayak Netralay
*Nayak Maternity and Surgical Centre
*TLM Bethesda Leprosy Home and Hospital
*Bachpan Children Hospital


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
{{Main article|Transportation of Champa}}Champa is a well connected city to Bigger cities whether by road or by Railways. It is easy to reach champa.
{{Main|Transportation of Champa}}Champa is a well connected city to Bigger cities whether by road or by Railways. It is easy to reach champa.


===Roadways===
===Roadways===
Champa is well connected through roads to state capital Raipur which is 161.4&nbsp;km away via NH130B and it is connected to Delhi,The country's capital via NH44.
Champa is well connected through roads to state capital Raipur which is 161.4&nbsp;km away via NH130B and it is connected to Delhi, the country's capital, via NH44.


===Railways===
===Railways===
[[Champa railway station]] is a [[Junction station|junction]] on the [[Tatanagar–Bilaspur section]] of [[Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line]]. [[Korba, Chhattisgarh|Korba]] (Gevra) passengers need to change line from here for going to Korba. It is The Biggest Railway Station In The Janjgir-Champa District of Chhattisgarh. It Is one of the 'A' Graded Stations of the country.
[[Champa railway station]] is a [[Junction station|junction]] on the [[Tatanagar–Bilaspur section]] of [[Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line]]. [[Korba, Chhattisgarh|Korba]] (Gevra) passengers need to change line from here for going to Korba. It is the biggest railway station in the Janjgir-Champa District of Chhattisgarh. It is one of the 'A' graded stations of the country.


===Air===
===Air===
Nearest Commercial Airport is '''[[Swami Vivekananda Airport]], [[Naya Raipur]]''' ''(178 km Away)''
Nearest commercial airport is [[Swami Vivekananda Airport]], [[Naya Raipur]] (178&nbsp;km away).


==Tourist Place==
==Tourist places==
===Hanuman Dhara===
===Hanuman Dhara===
hanuman dhara is picnic spot located at nort west city (Side of [[Hasdeo River]]). This Place is sarrunded by dense Trees. Name of the spot is for hanuman temple, situated in this place.
Hanuman Dhara is picnic spot located at northwest city (Side of [[Hasdeo River]]). This place is surrounded by dense trees. Name of the spot is for Hanuman Temple, situated in this place.

===Kera Jhariya===
===Kera Jhariya===
It is a tourist place located beside Bank of hasdev river. On behalf of historical myth a monk live at this place who was capable to cross the river by walking.
It is a tourist place located beside Bank of Hasdev River. According to a historical myth, a monk lived at this place who was capable of crossing the river by walking.


===Madwarani Temple===
===Madwarani Temple===
(17km away from city)
(17&nbsp;km away from city)
Its goddess durga temple situated at Champa Korba road.
Its goddess durga temple situated at Champa Korba road.


===Sambleshwari Temple===
===Sambleshwari Temple===
'''JAGANNATH TEMPLE''' (BADE MATH)
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===Rambandha Lake===

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===Vivekanand Garden===
'''BABA KALESHWARNATH TEMPLE''' (Pithampur)
===Raj Mahal===

'''MAHAMAYA TEMPLE''' (Madanpurgarh)

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'''Rambandha Lake'''

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'''Vivekanand Garden great'''

'''RAJMAHAL PALACE CHAMPA'''


==Entertainment==
==Entertainment==
Champa Has 2 Multiplex Cinema Halls
Champa has two multiplex cinema halls
* Mukund Multiplex
* Mukund Multiplex
* Padmini Cineplex
* Trimurti Multiplex

==Notable People==
*Motilal Dewangan - [[Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly]] Member From [[Indian National Congress]].


==References==
==References==
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{{Janjgir-Champa}}
{{Janjgir-Champa}}

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==See also==
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* [[Janjgir-Champa|Janjgir-Champa District]]


[[Category:Cities and towns in Janjgir-Champa district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Janjgir-Champa district]]
[[Category:Bilaspur railway division]]
[[Category:Bilaspur railway division]]
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==See Also==
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* [[Janjgir-Champa|Janjgir-Champa District]]

Latest revision as of 20:13, 12 December 2024

For other places with the same name, see Champa (disambiguation).

Champa
city
Nickname: 
CPH
Champa is located in Chhattisgarh
Champa
Champa
Location in Chhattisgarh, India
Champa is located in India
Champa
Champa
Champa (India)
Coordinates: 22°03′N 82°39′E / 22.05°N 82.65°E / 22.05; 82.65
Country India
StateChhattisgarh
DistrictJanjgir-Champa
Settled1671
Founded byRaja Veer Bahadur Thakur Nem Singh
Named forRaja Veer Bahadur Thakur Nem Singh
Government
 • TypeLocal Government
 • BodyMunicipality of Champa
(नगर पालिका परिषद चांपा)
Area
 • Total
40.24 km2 (15.54 sq mi)
Elevation
253 m (830 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
45,256
 • Rank15th in state
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
DemonymChampites
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Chhattisgarhi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
495671
Telephone code07819
Vehicle registrationCG 11
Websitewww.janjgir-champa.nic.in

Champa was Zamindari Estate before Indian Independence.  the name of the city Champa is derived from the Raja's marehorse.

Champa is a city and municipality in Janjgir-Champa district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Geography

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Champa has an average elevation of 253 metres (830 feet). It is located on the banks of Hasdeo river, a tributary of Mahanadi.

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[1] Champa had a population of approx 45000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Champa has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 59% and female literacy of 41%. 14% approx of the population is under 6 years of age. The city is divided in two parts by a temple of Samleshwari Devi which is situated in the heart of the city.

Kosa

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Kosa Silk of champa is famous for its purity and made by people belong to Dewangan Caste. Kosa is also exported to other countries from here.

Administration

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Champa City runs under the administration of the Municipality Of Champa. Jai Thawait is mayor of Champa. He is from the Indian National Congress.

Economy

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Champa is famous for Samleshwari Devi temple Kuldevi of champa and Kaleswar Nath Mahadev temple Jagannath temple Mahamaya temple (Madanpur) Rajmahal palace. Champa is also famous for its Kosa silk, gold and brass metal works. Champa has large industries viz. Madhya Bharat Paper Limited (MBPL), Prakash Industries Ltd., CSPGCL's Marwa Power Plant and many mega power projects are in under construction. Kosa silk merchant are particularly from Dewangan caste. They import Kosa (Tassar silk) yarn from China and Korea and make silk shirtings and sarees. They also make yarn from Kosa called Cocoon in English and make Khadi Shirtings. They export it to many Indian states and countries like the U.K., U.S.A. and Brazil. Champa is one of the producer of High Quality Silk.

Education

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Colleges

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School

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English Medium

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Hindi Medium

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  • Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Champa
  • Saraswati Shishu Mandir Primary School (Hatri Bazar)
  • Amardeep Public School Champa
  • LDN School
  • Keshar Public School
  • Gyandeep Public School
  • Gyanmandir School
  • Gaytri Bal Sanskar High School
  • Manka Public School

Hospitals

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  • JGM Hospital(Jeevanlal Gulabani Memorial Hospital)
  • B.D.M. Dharam Hospital (Government Hospital)
  • NKH Hospital
  • Nayak Nursing Home
  • Dewangan Nursing Home
  • Mission Hospital
  • Osho Dhara Hospital
  • Rathore Clinic
  • Vinayak Netralay
  • Nayak Maternity and Surgical Centre
  • TLM Bethesda Leprosy Home and Hospital
  • Bachpan Children Hospital

Transportation

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Main article: Transportation of Champa

Champa is a well connected city to Bigger cities whether by road or by Railways. It is easy to reach champa.

Roadways

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Champa is well connected through roads to state capital Raipur which is 161.4 km away via NH130B and it is connected to Delhi, the country's capital, via NH44.

Railways

[edit]

Champa railway station is a junction on the Tatanagar–Bilaspur section of Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line. Korba (Gevra) passengers need to change line from here for going to Korba. It is the biggest railway station in the Janjgir-Champa District of Chhattisgarh. It is one of the 'A' graded stations of the country.

Air

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Nearest commercial airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport, Naya Raipur (178 km away).

Tourist places

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Hanuman Dhara

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Hanuman Dhara is picnic spot located at northwest city (Side of Hasdeo River). This place is surrounded by dense trees. Name of the spot is for Hanuman Temple, situated in this place.

Kera Jhariya

[edit]

It is a tourist place located beside Bank of Hasdev River. According to a historical myth, a monk lived at this place who was capable of crossing the river by walking.

Madwarani Temple

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(17 km away from city) Its goddess durga temple situated at Champa Korba road.

Sambleshwari Temple

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JAGANNATH TEMPLE (BADE MATH)

BABA KALESHWARNATH TEMPLE (Pithampur)

MAHAMAYA TEMPLE (Madanpurgarh)

Rambandha Lake

Vivekanand Garden great

RAJMAHAL PALACE CHAMPA

Entertainment

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Champa has two multiplex cinema halls

  • Mukund Multiplex
  • Padmini Cineplex

References

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  1. ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

See also

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