Pamgarh
Pamgarh | |
|---|---|
town | |
| Nickname: pmg | |
  Pamgarh Location in Chhattisgarh, India  Pamgarh Pamgarh (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°53′0″N 82°27′0″E / 21.88333°N 82.45000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Janjgir-Champa |
| Elevation | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 495554 |
| Telephone code | 07818 |
| Vehicle registration | CG |
| Nearest city | Janjgir |
Pamgarh is a town in Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India. It is one of the 36 Garh of Chhattisgarh state. Pamgarh is on National Highway 200 National Highway 200 (India) and the Garh (fort) is visible from the road. Pamgarh hosts a police station. Nearby villages are Loharsi and Kharod which is famous for various ponds. Archeological items found during excavations include extended spinal cords.
Geography
It is located at an altitude of 288 m above MSL.[1]
School Education
Pamgarh is served by several government and private schools offering primary, secondary and higher secondary education. Major educational institutions include:
| School | Management | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Government Mahamaya Higher Secondary School, Pamgarh | Government | Higher Secondary |
| Government Girls' Higher Secondary School, Pamgarh | Government | Higher Secondary |
| Swami Atmanand Excellent Hindi & English Medium Government Higher Secondary School, Pamgarh | Government | Higher Secondary |
| Chhattisgarh Gyan Jyoti Higher Secondary School, Pamgarh | Private | Higher Secondary |
| DAV MM Public School, Pamgarh | Private | School |
| The Rajkumar Public School, Pamgarh | Private | School |
| Karmfal Public School, Pamgarh | Private | School |
| St. Joseph's J & J Mission School (English Medium), Pamgarh | Private | School |
| St. Joseph's J & J Mission School (Hindi Medium), Pamgarh | Private | School |
| Brilliant Model School, Pamgarh | Private | School |
| Samarpan Public School, Pamgarh | Private | School |
| Vidya Niketan School, Pamgarh | Private | School |
| Dream Land Public School, Pamgarh | Private | School |
| Delhi Marthoma Public School, Kutrabod | Private | School |
References
- ↑ http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Pamgarh.html Map and weather of Pamgarh
- "Chhattisgarh School Education Portal – Consolidated School List, Pamgarh Block". Department of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- "School Education Portal – CRC Pamgarh (Private Schools)". Department of School Education, Government of Chhattisgarh. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- "Samagra Shiksha, Chhattisgarh – Swami Atmanand Schools". Department of School Education & Literacy, Government of India. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
Higher Education
Pamgarh is home to several institutions of higher education, including government and private colleges affiliated with the Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya, Raigarh.
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Government College, Pamgarh – A government degree college established in 2011 and affiliated with Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya.[1]
- Sant Shiromani Guru Ghasidas College, Pamgarh is a private college located in Pamgarh, Janjgir–Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India. Established in 2003, the college is affiliated with Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya, Raigarh, and is recognized under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission (UGC).[2]
The college is managed by Karmfal Shikshan Samiti, Joraila, Pamgarh, an educational society committed to promoting quality education in the region. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts, science, commerce, computer applications and selected postgraduate disciplines in accordance with the curriculum prescribed by the affiliated university.[3] Karmfal Shikshan Samiti also manages Chhattisgarh Gyan Jyoti Higher Secondary School, Pamgarh and Karmfal Public School, Pamgarh, providing educational opportunities from school to higher education.[4]
- Chaitanya Science and Arts College, Pamgarh – A private college established in 2001 and affiliated with Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya.[5]
- G.R.D. College, Pamgarh – A private degree college established in 2001 and affiliated with Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya.[6]
Location
The nearest airport is Raipur Airport.
National Highway 200 passes through Pamgarh.
Tourism
Lakshmaneshwar Temple and Dewarghata are tourist attractions in the vicinity. Sheori Narayan is a tourist place nearby. It got the name Sheori Narayan because Lord Rama ate ber (a type of fruit) at this place, with Shabari. So actually it is Shabri+Narayan(Rama).
Mehandi is one of the small village near Pamagarh. It is famous as the location for the temple of Lord Hanumana.
References
- ↑ "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Government College, Pamgarh". Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ "Basic Information of the College – Sant Shiromani Guru Ghasidas College, Pamgarh". Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ "Basic Information of the College – Sant Shiromani Guru Ghasidas College, Pamgarh". Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ "Sant Shiromani Guru Ghasidas College, Pamgarh (AISHE C-22302)". Janjgir–Champa District Administration. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ "Chaitanya Science and Arts College". Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
- ↑ "G.R.D. College, Pamgarh". Shaheed Nandkumar Patel Vishwavidyalaya. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
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