Korba, the power capital of Chhattisgarh, became a full revenue district on 25 May 1998

Background

Korba is the district an aspirant is asked about whenever Chhattisgarh's coal and power capacity comes up. The district administration records that Korba was accorded the status of a full fledged revenue district with effect from 25 May, 1998. Its headquarter is Korba city, situated on the banks of the confluence of the rivers Hasdeo and Ahiran. The record calls Korba the power capital of Chhattisgarh. The district comes under Bilaspur division, and its headquarter lies about 200 KM from the capital city Raipur. It is surrounded by the districts Korea, Surguja, Bilaspur and Janjgir. The district has two forest divisions, Korba and Katghora.