Chhattisgarh (, , literally 'Thirty-Six Forts') is a state in central India. It is the 10th largest state in India, with an area of . With a population of 25.5 million, Chhattisgarh is the 16th most-populated state of the nation. It is a source of electricity and steel for India, accounting for 15% of the total steel produced in the country. Chhattisgarh is one of the fastest-developing states in India.