Durg

Durg is a major city in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.



Understand
Durg sits along the east bank of the Shivnath River on the Chhattisgarh plain with some hills to the south and southwest. It is an agricultural center, with the huge Bhilal steel plant to the east. Historically, it was part of the Kosala kingdom of ancient India. Its name is derived from the Hindi term "durga" for fort, and it used to be a fortress from which the Marathas subjugated Chhattisgarh. The National Highway No. 6 (Mumbai - Sambalpur - Kolkata) is the major highway of the district and the train route is the main line of the South Eastern Railway midway between Mumbai-Kolkata.

Climate
Durg generally has a dry tropical weather which is moderate but on a warmer side in summer season. The peak temperatures are usually reached in May/June and can be as high as 45C. The onset of monsoon is usually from July and the season extends up to September, with monsoon peaking during July and August. Maximum, Average & Minimum Rain fall Of District Durg are 1477.2 mm, 1071.16 mm and 781.5 mm per year respectively.

By train
Trains leave frequently from Raipur. All of the trains passing between Mumbai and Howrah have a major stop at Durg Junction.



By plane
Mana (Raipur) Airport is 54 km from Durg.

By bus
Connected by decent bus services to Nagpur, Jashpur and Bilaspur.

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 * The city of Bhilai is Durg's eastern neighbour. Growth in both cities have led to them merging into one greater urban area.
 * Arang, the town of Jain and Hindu temples, is also nearby.