Jashpur

State

Jashpur, located in the northern part of Chhattisgarh, is one of the most fascinating tribal districts of central India and is home to the famous Uraon tribes. The topography of Jashpur comprises of two parts - the Upper Ghat and the Lower Ghat. The Upper Ghat is full of scenic hills with lush forest covers. The Lower Ghat is a plain area with extensive grasslands. The region has a number of enchanting waterfalls, offering spectacular views to their visitors.

History

The History of Jashpur records that the place was inhabited by Uraon tribals. These tribals moved here from Rohtasgarh and settled mainly in the jungle because it provided them ample opportunity for cultivation. After the entry of the missionary priests things changed. They adopted the Christian faith. In 1818 the princely state of Jashpur was taken over by the British Raj. According to a provisional agreement made with Madhoji Bhonsle the British gained accession over the territories of the place. Some of the erstwhile rulers of Jashpur were Raja Ranjit Singh, Pratap Narayan Singh, Raja Deo Saran Singh etc.

Accessibility

How to Reach Jashpur by Air :
The nearest airport to Jashpur lies in Raipur which is the state capital. You can avail direct flight to Raipur from Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkata, Jabalpur, etc.

How to Reach Jashpur by Train :
The nearest railway station to Jashpur lies in Raigarh. Raigarh is connected to the rest of India by an extensive railway network.

How to Reach Jashpur by Road :
Jashpur is well connected to Bhilai, Raipur, Bastar, Raigarh, Ranchi through a network of roads. National Highway 78 runs through Jashpur.

Shopping

The chief items demanding special mention include certain ornaments and jewellery, handicrafts and fabrics.

While Shopping in Jashpur, the comb is that special item which will catch you attention on the first. The carved combs are beautiful to look at and attach due importance as they are used as gifts/tokens of love by young people to their mates. The combs for the men are bigger in size and that for the girls are smaller. They are mostly made out of roots or thick stems and have images of animals and birds carved on them with knives.

One of the finest forms of handicrafts of Chhattisgarh is the Dokra art. It is basically the creation of beautiful brassware using the lost-wax process. Various dokra items including vessels, images of gods, men, women and animals are available here.

District
Jashpur
STD Code
07763
Termperature
Summer 23-37°C, Winter 13-30°C
Best time to visit
October to March