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About Korba

India census, Korba had a population of 1,091,947. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Korba has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. In Korba, 12% of the population is under 6 years old. Korba city was founded by Raja Ram Singh Shekhawat in 1876 AD (Vikram Samvat). The town was named after his son Kumbha Ram who later became first King Of Chhattisgarh State in 1948 AD (Shaka Samvat) . It remained as capital till 1949 when Raipur became capital due to its central location among other princely states at that time.. India census , it has a total area 2 km² with 0 km² urban area and 2 km² rural area out which 24% land are covered by forest while 76 % are cultivable lands used for agriculture purpose only .