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{{Infobox district
| name = Gariaband district
| settlement_type = [[List of districts of Chhattisgarh|District]] of [[Chhattisgarh]]
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'''Gariaband District''' is one of the 28 districts of [[Chhattisgarh]]. It has its headquarters at [[Gariaband]] town. The district was carved out of Raipur district in 2012.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Gariaband District|url=http://csridentity.com/districts/gariaband.asp|access-date=2018-08-23|website=csridentity.com}}</ref>

== History ==
The earliest history of the district is associated with [[Rajim]]. At the Rajiv Lochan temple, a 7th century inscription records the king as Vilasatunga, most likely from the [[Nala dynasty]]. The region was controlled by a variety of powers, including the Mauryas and Guptas. The [[Kalachuris of Ratnapura|Kalachuris]], who conquered the territory in the 10th century CE continued to rule there until Maratha invasions in 1742.

==Geography==
The district covers an area of {{convert|5822|sqkm}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gariaband.gov.in/en/about-district/|title=About District | District Gariaband, Government of Chhattisgarh | India|last=|first=|date=|website=districts.nic.in|language=EN|access-date=2018-08-23}}</ref> The district is bordered on the south by the [[Nabarangpur district]] of Odisha, on the east by the [[Kalahandi district|Kalahandi]] and [[Nuapada district|Nuapada]] districts of Odisha, on the north by the [[Mahasamund district|Mahasamund]] and [[Raipur district|Raipur]] districts and on the west by the [[Dhamtari district]].

On the north the district is bounded by the Mahanadi river, which merges with the Pairy river near [[Rajim]]. Part of the district's southern boundary with Odisha is formed by the [[Tel River|Tel river]].

The district is divided into five taluks:

* Gariaband (Bindranavagarh)
* [[Chhura]]
* [[Mainpur Khurd]]
* [[Deobhog]]
* [[Rajim]]

The district has four urban bodies: Gariaband Municipality and Rajim, Chhura and Fingeshwar Nagar panchayats.

Much of the district is covered by forest. The forest area of the district is {{convert|2935|sqkm}}, including [[Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary|Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve]], making up over half the district area.

The present Collector and [[District Magistrate]] of Gariaband is Chhattar Singh Dehre (IAS).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gariaband.gov.in/en/about-district/whos-who/ |title=Gariaband - Who’s Who |website=gariaband.gov.in |access-date=3 February 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> Shri Bhojram Patel is the [[Superintendent of Police]] of Gariaband District.

== Demographics ==
According to the 2011 census, the population of the district was 597,653. The sex ratio was 1020 and the literacy rate was 68.26%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 17.97% and 36.14% of the population respectively. Tribals made up 48% of Chhura taluk and were the majority in Gariaband and Mainpur taluks.
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According to the 2011 census 69.48% of the population speaks [[Chhattisgarhi language|Chhattisgarhi]], 22.95% [[Odia language|Odia]], 5.1% [[Hindi]] and 1.19% [[Marathi language|Marathi]] as their first language.

== Culture ==
Rajim is an important pilgrimage site, located on a Triveni Sangam: the confluence of the Pairy and Mahanadi rivers. It is sometimes known as the "Prayag of Chhattisgarh". Every year the [[Rajim Kumbh|Rajim Kumbh Mela]] is held from Magh Purnima to Maha Shivaratri. Rajim is particularly significant for Vaishnavites and there are a variety of temples dedicated to forms of Vishnu in the town. There are also a variety of Shiva temples in the area.

==Tourism==
'''[[Jatmai Mata Mandir|Jatmai Temple]]''' - Located in Gariaband, {{cvt|85|km}} from [[Raipur]]. Jatmai Temple is dedicated to Mata Jatmai and is located in a small forest. The temple is carved out of granite with a huge tower and many small peak/ towers. On top of the main entrance, can see one murals depicting mythological characters.

'''Ghatarani Temple''' - It is another located {{cvt|25|km}} from Jatmai Temple. Nearby there is a famous waterfall. The [[Navratri]] festival is celebrated in this temple.

'''[[Bhooteshwarnath]]''' - This village is nestled among thick forests {{cvt|3|km}} away from Gariaband. Here can be found the world's largest natural Shivalinga. Every year on Mahashivratri and Monday of Sawan people (Kawariya) come here.

'''Sikaser Dam''' - Sikaser Dam is an [[artificial dam]] located {{cvt|50|km}} from the district headquarters.<ref>{{Cite web|title=जिला गरियाबंद, छत्तीसगढ़ शासन | प्राकृतिक संसाधनों से भरा | India|url=http://gariaband.gov.in/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110184139/http://www.gariaband.gov.in/|archive-date=2017-01-10|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref> It is accessible in all seasons. Sikaser Dam was built in 1977. The Sikaser Dam is {{cvt|1540|m}} long and {{cvt|9.32|m}} high. A 2X35 MW Water [[Hydropower]] Plant is installed within the dam's structure and is used for both [[electricity]] and [[irrigation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sikasar Dam {{!}} District Gariaband, Government of Chhattisgarh {{!}} India|url=https://gariaband.gov.in/en/tourist-place/sikasar-dam/|access-date=2021-12-09|language=en-US}}</ref>

'''Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve''' - The Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve was established in 2009. They are also known for their pure-bred Wild Buffaloes.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve {{!}} District Gariaband, Government of Chhattisgarh {{!}} India|url=https://gariaband.gov.in/en/tourist-place/udanti-sitanadi-tiger-reserve/|access-date=2021-04-30|language=en-US}}</ref> As of April 2021, there is one female buffalo, nine male buffaloes, and one young calf. With a low proportion of male to female buffaloes, the center is concerned about the longevity of the species.<ref name=":1" /> The center is hoping that their 25 h.a of land will allow for the species to repopulate successfully.<ref name=":1" />

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://gariaband.gov.in/ Official website]
*[http://explore-chhattisgarh.blogspot.com/2011/08/districts-of-chhattisgarh-18-existing-9.html Districts of Chhattisgarh]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120220080447/http://cg.nic.in/addr_dic.php List of Chhattisgarh District Centres] at ''[[Chhattisgarh]] Official Portal''.

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