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Having an area of 5339.78 sq. Km. Jashpur District has a population of about 739780 as per 2001 census Genderwise there are 370287 males and 369493 females. 03.35 percent of the state population lives here. The density of population is 127 persons per sq.km. 96% of the population is rural.
Jashpur, located on the western extension of Chotanagpur Plateau, forms the north-east region of Chhattisgarh province. Deep, dense and extensive forests, a number of Streams and rivers originate, flow and supplement heavenly beanty to the country. In the past, the region was known as Yashpur, and later Jagdishpur and at present it is Jashpur.
An overview of the history shows specific features of the region. The civilization and cultural heritage are the total sum of man’s efforts and contributing impacts of natural surroundings. The topography and the soil of Jashpur contain rich bio-diversity, enough mineral deposits, well distributed drainge system, cool climte and honest, hardworking, peace loving work force. Nature has given everything generously. The people of the land express their gratitude to the nature with their contended attitude.
Khudia Rani and gondwana Mahadev, the two archaeological sites, stand as witness to the fact that the region had been fertile for the development of civilization. Some forgotten and less known miraculous legends have also been recorded. Sculpture was a well developed art. An investigation into the history of the land reveals a rich and colourful tradifion and culture of the people. It is the identifying distinction of the district.
Archaes logical sites ae significant in appreciation of history. In 18th century, Jashpur was among 14 princely
