Raigarh

Raigarh is a city in northern Chhattisgarh known as the 'Cultural capital of Chhattisgarh'; Raigarh is famous for its dance form “SUWA” (as Raigarh Gharana) and classical music; Raigarh is also known as Sanskritidhani.

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Place details

Locality: Raigarh
Region: Chhattisgarh
Country: India
Population: 150,019
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Raigarh
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Chhattisgarh#India
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_alt: Raigarh map
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Raigarh (Chhattisgarh)
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Chhattisgarh
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Raigarh
Settlement.governing_body: Raigarh (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
Settlement.leader_party: Bharatiya Janata Party
Settlement.leader_title: MLA
Settlement.leader_name: Om Prakash Choudhary
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.elevation_m: 243.7
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto

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Wikidata facts

Elevation: 219
Image: Raigarh Railway Station.jpg
Dialing code: 7762

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Commons category: Raigarh
postal code: 496001
P12749: 1379

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History
Geography and climate
Language and demographics
Education
Notable people
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It is also known for its coal reserves and power generation for the state and the country. With a population of just about 150,019 (2011) it is a rapidly growing industrial city. Raigarh is one of the major rice-producing districts in India.