Korba (कोरबा) is a district in north-central Chhattisgarh, India, with its administrative headquarters in Korba city. It is known for extensive coal mining, thermal power generation and aluminium production, making it an important industrial and energy centre. The Hasdeo River, forests and surrounding hills also shape the district’s landscape.
The population includes urban industrial communities, rural farming households and Adivasi communities, including Gond people. Chhattisgarhi and Hindi are widely spoken, alongside tribal languages. Local culture reflects regional festivals and Adivasi traditions. Mining, electricity generation, manufacturing, agriculture and forest-based livelihoods support the economy. Notable places include the Hasdeo Bango reservoir and the historic temples at Pali.
Common civic concerns include air and water pollution, mining-related displacement, land rights and rehabilitation, and access to secure employment. Residents also care about reliable drinking water, roads, healthcare and education, particularly in rural settlements. Forest conservation and managing the effects of industrial expansion remain important district-wide issues.