Gariaband is a town and a Nagar Palika in Gariaband district in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It is district headquarter of the Gariaband district.
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 Gariaband
Location in Chhattisgarh, India
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| Coordinates: 20°38′00″N 82°03′40″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Gariaband |
| Government | |
| • Body | Nagar Palika |
| • Council President | Abdul Gaffar Memon (Gaffu Memon) (BJP) |
| Elevation | 318 m (1,043 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,517[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
493889
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| Telephone code | 07706 |
| Vehicle registration | CG-23 |
| Website | gariaband |
Etymology
Gariaband derived its name from Gīrī which translates to mountains or hills. Gariaband is a tribal area and the town is surrounded by hills. Gīrīband or Garīaband literally translates to Surrounded by Hills.