Raipur

Also known as Raipoor, Ryepoor

Raipur () is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Raipur is also the administrative headquarters of Raipur district and Raipur division, and the most populous city of the state. It was a part of Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November 2000. It is a major commercial hub for trade and commerce in the region. It has exponential industrial growth and has become a major business hub in Central India. It has been ranked as India's 6th cleanest city as per the Swachh Survekshan for the year 2021. (In the Swachh Survekshan Awards-2023, Chhattisgarh sec

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Raipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, serving as the administrative center for both the city's district and division. The city has grown into a major commercial and industrial hub in Central India, and was recognized as India's 6th cleanest city in the 2021 Swachh Survekshan rankings.

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Place details

Locality: Raipur
Region: Chhattisgarh
Country: India
Population: 1,027,264
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Raipur
Settlement.settlement_type: Metropolis
Settlement.blank_emblem_type: Seal
Settlement.map_caption: Interactive map of Raipur
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Chhattisgarh#India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Chhattisgarh
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Raipur
Settlement.named_for: Brahma Deo Rai
Settlement.founder: Brahma Deo Rai
Settlement.government_type: Municipal Corporation
Settlement.governing_body: Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) Raipur Development Authority (RDA) Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA)
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Meenal Choubey, BJP
Settlement.leader_title1: District Magistrate & Administrator
Settlement.leader_name1: Gaurav Kumar Singh (IAS)

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Wikidata facts

Population: 1010087
Area: 226000000
Elevation: 291
Official website: www.raipur.nic.in
Image: TempioRaipur.jpg
Dialing code: 0771

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Commons category: Raipur
postal code: 492001
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Travel guide

Get around

thumb|Raipur and Naya Raipur BRTS buses Autos and city buses are available from the train and bus station. Booking through a mobile app is cheaper if you want to save a few rupees.

Raipur and the nearby Naya Raipur are served by the Raipur and Naya Raipur Bus Rapid Transit System (Raipur-Naya Raipur BRTS) since 2016.

See

thumb|Statue of Swami Vivekanada at Vivekanand Sarovar

Raipur town hall, a renovated Victorian-era hall between the station and bus stand. (Collectorate, Kachche Wali Chowk Garden Ke Paas, Raipur)

Do

Visit the city's shopping malls (Chhattisgarh Mall, RK mall, Magneto The Mall, Big Bazaar and Kishore shopping mall).

As Raipur is a hub for clothing sales, you can purchase fine garments cheaply at Pandri Market. Dealers of whole Chhattisgarh are found in one place at Pandri Market.

Eat

Chowpaty in front of Salem English School Have some desi ghee tikki at Phool chowk Wada and imarti at Sadar Bazaar & Ashram. Kachori from Saurashtra Mishtaan, Raipur. Kachori from Sahu Nashta, Rathore Chowk Balushahi from Ramji Halwai, Ramsagar Para Marine Drive Chowpatty Katora Talab Food Court Chowpatty Infront of NIT Raipur

Drink

Ten Downing Street (TDS), at Magneto The Mall. Eat Drink Love (EDL), at Ambuja City Center. The Music Cafe (TMC), at Ambuja City Center. Firangi Paani, at Magneto The Mall.

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Jagdalpur, A city in Bastar (south) used as a stepping stone to Chitrakote waterfall, Indravati valley national park and the tribal areas. The overnight bus is the best option (500 Rupees from the bus stand) as the train takes around 15 hours. There is an armed conflict in this region so follow the news.

Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, over 556 km2 and having an altitude of between 327 and 736 m above the sea level the park offers year-round wildlife viewing (It is uncertain if the park is open to foreign tourists due to the ongoing armed conflict in the area)

Bilaspur, the second-largest city in Chhattisgarh.

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Article

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History
Demographics
Geography and climate
Geography
Climate
Government and politics
Civic administration
Municipal finance
Master plan
Legislative assembly and state agencies
Economy
Civic utilities
Transport services
Fire service and electricity
Water, drainage, and sewerage
Solid waste management
Transport
Roadways
Bus transport
Metro
Railways
Airport
List of mayors
Points of Interest
Education
Premier institutes
Government universities
Private universities and deemed universities
Commerce, engineering, and management colleges
Secondary education
Media
News channels
Newspapers
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Notable people
See also
References
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It is among the biggest producers of steel and iron in the country. There are about 200 steel rolling mills, 195 sponge iron plants, at least 6 steel plants, 60 plywood factories, 35 ferro-alloy plants, and 500 agro industries in the city. In addition, Raipur also has over 800 rice milling plants.