Chief Minister launched 4 new sub-divisions and 23 new tehsils in the state | 01 Apr 2022

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On March 31, 2022, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated 4 new revenue sub-divisions and 23 new tehsils in the state in a program organized at his residence office.

Key Points

• Till now there were 96 sub-divisions and 179 tehsils in Chhattisgarh. With the formation of a total of 100 sub-divisions and 23 new tehsils in the state with 4 new sub-divisions, there are now a total of 202 tehsils in the state.
• With the introduction of new sub-divisions and tehsils, there will be facility in the smooth implementation of government schemes and tightening of administrative work.
• The Chief Minister launched Tokapal in Jagdalpur district, Marwahi in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Bhaiyathan in Surajpur district and Mainpur sub-division in Gariaband district.
• Similarly, the 23 new tehsils launched by the Chief Minister are-
  
  • Sipat and Bodri (District- Bilaspur)
  • Sakola (Kotmi) (District-Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi)
  • Adbhar (District- Janjgir-Champa)
  • Saria and Chhal(District- Raigarh)
  • Barpali, Ajgarbahar and Pasan (District- Korba)
  • Chando, Raghunathnagar and Dora-Kochli (District- Balrampur-Ramanujganj)
  • Biharpur (District- Surajpur)
  • Suhela and Bhatgaon (District- Balodabazar-Bhatapara)
  • Ahiwara (District- Durg)
  • Nandghat (District- Bemetara)
  • Sarona (District- North Bastar Kanker)
  • Barsur (District- South Bastar Dantewada)
  • Kutru and Gangalur (District- Bijapur)
  • Chhote Dongar and Kohkameta (District- Narayanpur)