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Deobhog Deobhog | |
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Nagar Panchayat | |
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  Deobhog Location in Chhattisgarh, India | |
| Coordinates:19°53′47″N82°39′34″E / 19.89645275767654°N 82.65931201493562°E /19.89645275767654; 82.65931201493562 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Gariaband |
Deobhog is atown andNagar Panchayat located in theGariaband district ofChhattisgarh state ofIndia.[1] It was upgraded from aGram Panchayat to a Nagar Panchayat in September 2024, following a notification from the Government of Chhattisgarh.
It is situated in the eastern part of the district, near the border withOdisha. Historically arural settlement governed by aGram Panchayat, Deobhog was upgraded to a Nagar Panchayat (a type of urban local body in India) in September 2024, as part of a state government notification aimed at improving urban infrastructure and administration in growingsemi-urban regions.Deobhog lies in thesoutheastern corner of Chhattisgarh and shares proximity with the neighboring state of Odisha. The region features undulating terrain and lies within aforested and mineral-rich belt. The area is primarily agrarian but also sees some mining activity nearby.
As per the2011 Census, the combined population of the area now forming the Nagar Panchayat was approximately5,287. Deobhog is a diverse town with a mix of tribal and non-tribal populations. The official languages areHindi andChhattisgarhi, withOdia also spoken due to the town’s proximity to Odisha. The area has a moderate literacy rate and a mix oftribal and non-tribal communities.
As of 2024, Deobhog functions under the jurisdiction of a Nagar Panchayat. This urban body includes:
These areas were previously governed under separate Gram Panchayats and were merged into the Nagar Panchayat following urban classification.[citation needed]
The formation of the Nagar Panchayat is expected to facilitate better public services including:
The local economy is driven largely byagriculture,forestry, andgovernmentemployment. The nearby region also sees small-scale trade and weekly markets. With its new status as a Nagar Panchayat, Deobhog is likely to see increased government investment in infrastructure and development projects.
Deobhog is connected by road to nearby towns such asChhura,Gariaband andRaipur. Public transport includes buses and private vehicles. The nearest major railway station and airport are located inRaipur, the state capital, which lies to the northwest.
The town has a number of government and private schools, including high schools and primary education institutions. With the formation of the Nagar Panchayat, further improvements in sanitation, water supply, and solid waste management are expected.
It is also a low impact earthquake zone, with occurrences of earthquakes at <5 Richter. When an earthquake occurs, it may be felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few people during the day. At night, some people may be awakened. There is an extremely high occurrence of periods with extreme drought.
Deobhog is a mining site with amplealexandrite andgarnet reserves. Alexandrite is mined at Sandmura, LaTapara and garnet is mined at Gohekala, Dhupkot and Thirliguda villages of DeobhogTehsil.
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