Manendragarh was originated by some tribals around 100 years ago;[citation needed] later developed by British Raj for coal excavation in West, South and Nort Jhagrakhand Collieries, Rajnagar and Ramnagar collieries Mines, Road and Railway Lines are developed by a Bengali Engineer Shri B.B.

Marine Gondwana Fossil Park, also called Lower Permian Marine bed at Manendragarh lies nearby and it has been declared the National Geological Monuments of India by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), for their protection, maintenance, promotion and enhancement of geotourism.

Gopad is the major tribute of Son and originates about 10 miles North of Mendra village.

It rises from 23°30´ North by 82°30´ East on the Sonhat Plateau and drains the South-Western part of the District.

It receives the waters of the Gej and the Chornai on the left bank and the Tan and the Ahiran on the right before it meets the Mahanadi.

Important settlements along the river are Sonhat, Ghugra, Manendragarh, Kosgain, Korba and Champa.

Most common trees of Korea District are Sal, Mahua, Tendu, Palas, Char, Bija, Harra, Bahera, Sisam, Kusum, Salya, Khair, Arun, Gamhar etc.

The income of Manendragarh Region is based on rural market as well as South Eastern Coal Limited (SECL).

Various trains are available for connectivity to other cities like Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Ambikapur Jabalpur, Rewa, Katni etc.

Manendragarh Railway station has direct connectivity with many cities of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattishgarh.