Dharamjaigarh is a town and a nagar panchayat in Raigarh District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. Major languages spoken are English, Chhatisgarhi, Oriya and Hindi. Dharamjaigarh is located at 2228N 8313E / 22.47N 83.22E / 22.47; 83.22. It has an average elevation of 300m (980ft). As of 2001 India census, Dharamjaigarh had a population of 13,603. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Dharamjaigarh has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72% and, female literacy is 55%. In Dharamjaigarh, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Dharamjaigarh is a taluk headquarters and prominent town in Raigarh District of Chhattisgarh. It is around 74 km north-west of Raigarh. It was earlier known as Udaipur and was a princely state. Raipur Airport is the nearest airport. Raigarh Railway Station is the nearest railhead. Dharamjaigarh was previously known as Udaipur State. It was ruled by a king Judev. From...
