Why is Dantewada famous?
One of the Shaktipeethas of India, Maa Danteshwari temple is in Dantewada. The presiding deity of Dantewada is goddess Danteshwari. World-famous Bastar Dussehra which is also the longest festival of world, starts from Dantewada Shaktipeeth.
What is the old name of Dantewada?
Dakshin Bastar District
Dantewada District, also known as Dantewara District or Dakshin Bastar District (South Bastar District), is a district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
How many temples are there in Dantewada district?
It is believed that there used to be 147 temples and equal number of ponds in the towering days of Barsoor.
Who is the collector of Dantewada?
Shri Deepak Soni
District Officials
| Name | Designation | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Deepak Soni, IAS | Collector and District Magistrate | 07856252455 |
| Sh Siddharth Tiwari | Superintendent of Police Dantewada | 07856252224 |
| Sh Akash Chhikara | Chief Executive Officer Zila Panchayat Dantewada | 07856252522 |
When was Dantewada district formed?
The present Dantewada district has come into existence in 1998. Previously it was a Tehsil of Bastar district therefore it consists of all the essence of Bastar, in terms of rich tribal culture and life style.
Who built Danteshwari temple at Dantewada?
The Danteshwari temple was built in the 14th Century by the Chalukya kings in the South Indian style of temple architecture.
How many villages are there in Dantewada district?
239 villages
There are 239 villages in the district in 143 Village Panchayats. All these village panchayats are distributed among 4 Janpad (Block) Panchayats.
Who is MAA Danteshwari?
Danteshwari Maa is the most revered goddess of Chhattisgarh Bastar, where the teeth of the mother fell when Mahadev was walking in the universe with the body of Sati at the time of Daksha Yajna. For this reason, the place was named Dantewada and the devi’s name was Danteshwari.
Who is the CEO of Zila Panchayat Dantewada?
Sh Akash Chhikara
District Officials
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Deepak Soni, IAS | Collector and District Magistrate | collector-dnt[dot]cg[at]gov[dot]in |
| Sh Siddharth Tiwari | Superintendent of Police Dantewada | |
| Sh Akash Chhikara | Chief Executive Officer Zila Panchayat Dantewada | zp-dantewada[dot]cg[at]nic[dot]in |
How many gram panchayat are there in Dantewada district?
There are 239 villages in the district in 143 Village Panchayats….Village & Panchayats.
| S.No | Name of Janpad Panchayat | Number of Village Panchayats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dantewada | 38 |
| 2 | Geedam | 46 |
| 3 | Katekalyan | 26 |
| 4 | Kukonda | 33 |
How many villages are there in Dantewada?
How many Shakti Peeth are there in Chhattisgarh?
Nestled along the Bilaspur Ambikapur state highway, the temple is located in Ratanpur and is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas spread across the country. Vivid architecture and the chance to honour your deity make this a must visit temple in Chhattisgarh.
How many police station are there in Dantewada district?
There are 11 police stations in the district, and one divisional forest office. Districts comes under the jurisdiction of District and Sessions Court Dakshin Bastar Dantewada.
How many tehsils are there in Dantewada district?
5 tehsils
Revenue villages of the district are divided into 5 tehsils namely Dantewada, Geedam, Katekalyan, Kuwakonda and Bade Bacheli.
Who is collector of Bastar?
Shri. Rajat Bansal
District Officials
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Shri. Rajat Bansal (IAS) | Collector |
| Shri Jitendra Singh Meena (IPS) | Superintendent of Police |
| Shri Rohit Vyas (IAS) | CEO Zila Panchayat |
| Ms.Staylo Mandavi (IFS) | District Forest Officer |
How many schools are there in Dantewada district?
Dantewada a district of Chhattisgarh is having about 4 Blocks in its District. All the schools in the District are divided into different blocks….List of Blocks of Dantewada District.
| Sr. No. | List of the Blocks in District Dantewada |
|---|---|
| 1 | Schools in DANTEWADA block |
| 2 | Schools in GEEDAM block |
| 3 | Schools in KATEKALYAN block |
| 4 | Schools in KUAKONDA block |
Is dantewada Naxalite area?
Dantewada, located around 400 km from the state capital Raipur, is one of the worst Naxal-hit districts in Bastar region and has witnessed several deadly Maoist incidents.
Who is God of Chhattisgarh?
Danteshwari Temple is temple dedicated to Goddess Danteshwari and is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas in India, situated in Dantewada. The Danteshwari Devi is Kuldevi of Bastar state and serves as the most important spiritual center for the people of this region.