a raj or petty native state of Hindustan, province of Gundwana, situate about the 22nd degree of north latitude, and bounded on the N. by the British district of Chuta Nagpur. Area, 2493 square miles. Pop. 112,000. It is a barren, mountainous, and unproductive country, inhabited by uncivilized tribes of Hindus. The chief river is the Soank, and the principal town is Gangpur, situate in Lat. 22. 3., Long. 84. 43.