In December 2011, what was the number of districts in Chhattisgarh ?

27
16
18
22 E. 26

The correct answer is: C. 18

Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November 2000, by carving out 16 districts from Madhya Pradesh. In December 2011, two new districts were created, taking the total number of districts in Chhattisgarh to 18.

The 18 districts of Chhattisgarh are:

  • Balod
  • Bastar
  • Bilaspur
  • Dantewada
  • Durg
  • Janjgir-Champa
  • Jashpur
  • Kawardha
  • Korba
  • Kondagaon
  • Mahasamund
  • Raigarh
  • Raipur
  • Rajnandgaon
  • Sarguja
  • Surguja