Prominent personalities

* **Minimata**: Though associated with the broader region, this historic politician and social reformer was the first female Member of Parliament from Chhattisgarh; the local Bango Dam is officially named the Minimata Hasdeo Bango Dam in her honor. * **Dr. Charan Das Mahant**: A prominent Indian politician, former Union Minister of State, and Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, who has represented the Korba Lok Sabha constituency. * **Jyotsna Mahant**: A noted political figure and Member of Parliament representing the Korba constituency. * **Bansilal Mahto**: A respected local physician, social worker, and former Member of Parliament for Korba.