Social,
Environmental & Economic Sustainability
Our analysis of the rank of the district
Backwardness : 102
Disability : 82 (Census 2001)
HIV : A Category dists
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Literacy Ratio : NA
Challenges of the district : Our research with local communities
In Durg we have a major dispute over forest land.
According to the Forest Protection Act passed recently, the tribes
of Durg were promised a piece of land which they are yet to receive.
Government is not very cooperative and forthcoming when confronted
with this issue. Due to this these tribes are deprived of their
rights.
Many industries and factories are coming up in this district; such
as coal mines, power plants etc. Due to lack of space for constructing
these industries, the tribes are asked to vacate this region. This
is a big issue which needs to be taken seriously.
Brief About Durg District
Locational Setting
The Durg district is a populous district of Chhattisgarh.
It occupies the southwestern part of the Chhattisgarh plain and
possesses belts of hilly country in the south, southwest and northwest,
bestowed with mineral resources and forests. The district lying
in the Raipur Commissioner's Revenue Division, extends between
the latitudes 20°23' N and 22° 02' N and the longitudes 80°48'
E and 81° 57' E. The Altitude of the district is 317 Meters from
Sea level. The area occupied by the district is 8537 Sq. Kms while
the population of the district is 2397134 as per 1991 Census.
The District from the head-qict derives its quarter
town name of Durg which has also been the headquarters of one
of the Garhs. The origin name was Shiva Durg.
PHYSIOGHAPHY
The District occupies the southwestern part of the Upper Sheonath-Mahanadi
valley and the bordering hills in the south and southwest. Physiographically,
the District can be divided into two divisions, viz. the Chhattisgarh
plain and the Southern plateau. The Chhattisgarh plain occupies
the largest area in the District.
DRAINAGE
The general slope of the district is towards the north and
north east and locally in some places towards east. Sheonath and
Kharun rivers contribute the most in the drainage system of the
district. All the small rivulets and rivers are the tributaries
either of Sheonath river or Kharun river. Sheonath river flows
nearer to the western border of the district whereas river Kharun
forms the eastern border of the district which ultimately joins
Sheonath river. The river Sheonath itself forms the part of big
Mahanadi basin.
COMMUNICATION
The District is well interconnected by roads. The National
Highway No. 6 traversing the district is the Mumbai-Calcutta G.E.
Road. Other important roads of district are Durg-Dhamdha-Bemetara
Road. Kawardha-Bemetara- Simga Road, Kumhari-Patharia Road, Rajnandgaon-Antagarh
Road, Durg-Utai Road etc.
Durg town
is favourably situated on the main line of the South Eastern Railway
midway between Mumbai-Calcutta. The main railway line cuts across
the District at its narrowest width, the total length of the line
being only 17 Kms. There is also branch line from Durg to Dalli-Rajahara
for transport of hte iron ore.
Nearest
airport from the District Headquarter Durg is at Mana (Raipur)
about 50 Kms.
The STD
Code of DURG District is " 0788 "
Climate
The climate of district is moderate but on a warmer side in
summer season. In summer the temperature goes to a maximum of
43-45 degree celcius. In winter the minimum temerature falls to
12 degree celcius. Average rain fall is around 1024 mm per year.
Economic
Condition
Durg comes under the basin regin of Sheonath
and Mahanadi River. Durg is the one of the main district of the
Chhattisgarh region which is known as "DHAN KA KATORA". The soil
here is very fertile specially for the rice production. Main crops
of the district are rice, wheat, jowar, etc. Agriculture
is the main source of Income for majority of villagers.
Durg is
also rich in mineral deposits. Main mineral deposits are Iron
Ore, Limestone, Dolomite, Quartzite, Runner sand, White Clay and
Soap Stone. Other minor minerals are Clay, sand, Stone, Flag Stone
and Murum. Many industires based on basic mines such
as steel and cement product are running in the district. District
gives a substantial part of mine revenue to the state Government.
Art
and Culture
The district is very rich in Culture. Here the traditional
folk dance named Raut Nacha performed basically by Yadav
caste of this region is famous in the state. This folk dance has
bagged many awards at state level.
Similarly
another folk dance named "PANDWANI" which is basically used for
expressing the story of Mahabharata in dance / artistic
form with a Tamboora in one hand. Its a part of the
life to listen the story of Mahabharata. It has been the endeavour
of the district that an artist named "Teejan Bai " is known
to be the best artist in this folk dance who has been recognised
at National level and had been awarded "Padm Shree". Coincidently
she is an employee of Bhilai Steel Plant.
Another
Pandwani artist is Ritu Verma who is also one of the best artist
of this folk dance. The district also has the endeavour to have
a Sitar player Shri. Budhaditya Mukherjee of international fame.
Similarly there are two National level artist in the field of
Painting named Shri. Asif and Shri. Tushar Waghela who had displayed
their paintings at substantial level of Art Galleries in India
and bagged many awards in many states. An international
player Shri. Rajesh Chouhan, the famous cricket bowler also enriches
the sports world of district.
An international
player Shri. Rajesh Chouhan, the famous cricket bowler who has
gained a name of international repute also enriches the sports
world of district.
