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Location : Chhattisgarh

Languages : Chhatisgarhi, Hindi

Climate : Tropical

Temperature : 45-47 degree Celsius in summers; goes below 10 degree Celsius in winters

Major Attractions : Temple at Chandi Dongri

Best Visiting Time : Winter Season

Bagbahara is a small town forming a part of Mahasamund district of Madhya Pradesh. This exclusive destination is popular for its tribal population. The area covered by the district is approximately 3900 square kilomertes and is flanked by the other districts like Raipur, Bargarh, and Naupara. The city abounds in granite as well as limestone rocks; a few of these rock formations belong to Pre-Cambian era. Apart from limestone, these rocks are also found in shale, sandstone, quartz, dolerite, and neo-granite forms. It is for these rocks that mining activities are carried out here on a large scale.

A major portion of Bagbahara is inhabited by the tribals like Kharai, Sonar, Saharia, Munda, and Saur. Other tribals that are known to exist here are Bahalia, Binjhwar, Kamar, Pardhi, Saur, and Kanwar. The city is situated to the eastern direction of Raipur District and lies at about 80 kilomertes from it. The city is sparsely populated with equal proportion of males and females. Most people at this town are farmers and carry on their livelihood by the agricultural produce that grows in their fields. Apart from them, there are several rice mills that are scattered all over it and give employment to a large chunk of population.

Attractions :

There are not many attractions that the city can boast of. Chandi Dongri has a sacred shrine and is thronged by the crowd of thousands on the occasion of Navaratri.

Accommodation :

You cannot expect luxurious accommodations at Bagbahara; a few budget options are available here.

Bagbahara can be visited for its touch of antiquity and agrarian outlook.