RAJ-NANDGAON

city, Madhya Pradesh state, central India, just north of the Seonath River. It was the capital of the former Raj Nandgaon princely state, which merged with Durg district in 1948. It lies in a region of fertile plains, drained by several small tributaries of the Seonath River and is mainly agricultural. A major road and rail junction, it is a trade and cotton-textile centre. Rice and oilseed milling and chemical manufacturing are important. There are several colleges (including a law college) affiliated with Ravishankar University. Pop. (1991 prelim.) 125,394.