Nestled in the north-western part of Chhattisgarh state, with its administrative headquarters in Baikunthpur, this district carries a legacy that spans centuries. Koriya district stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history and biodiversity in Central India. With very little recorded knowledge on the place, the area was practically unheard of before the 16th century. Historically, Korea emerged as a princely state under the British Empire, with Koriya and Chang Bhakar being two prominent regions. Following India’s independence in 1947, the rulers of Koriya and Chang Bhakar acceded to the Union of India, becoming part of the Surguja District in Madhya Pradesh state.
Korea is one of the most offbeat destinations in India, and not much is known about the place except for the fact that this is the place where three of the last Asiatic cheetahs were shot down in 1947 by Maharaja Ramanuj Pratap Singh Deo of Korea. This event also, tragically, marked the last sighting of the…
