In this article, we provide comprehensive information about the geography, history, population, and top tourist destinations of Raipur City. Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, is one of India’s fastest-growing urban hubs. It blends rich cultural heritage with modern development and is a major center for trade, industry, and education.
| About: | 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 largest 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 1998, Raipur district was divided into three parts, leading to the creation of Mahasamund and Dhamtari districts. Later, in 2011, Raipur was further divided, resulting in the formation of two new districts: Gariaband and Balodabazar-Bhatapara. The district encompasses areas such as Dharsiwa, Arang, Abhanpur, and Tilda plains, and is located at an elevation ranging from 244 to 409 meters above sea level. The major rivers flowing through Raipur district are the Mahanadi and Kharun. The Mahanadi, which is the most significant river in Chhattisgarh, originates from the Shrungi mountains in the Sihawa Tehsil of Dhamtari district. Kharun, another important river, flows through Raipur and Durg districts, starting in the hills of Petchuva in Durg district. |
| History: | Raipur district is important in historical and archaeological point of view. This district was once part of Southern Kosal and considered to be under Mourya Kingdom. Raipur city had been the capital of the Haihaya Kings, controlling the traditional forts of the Chhattisgarh for a long time. The town of Raipur has been in existence since the 9th century, the old site and ruins of the fort can be seen in the southern part of the city. Satawahana Kings ruled this part till the 2nd-3rd century AD. In the 4th Century AD the king Samudragupta had conquered this region and established his domination till Fifth-Sixth Century AD when this part had come under the rule of Sarabhpuri Kings. For some period in Fifth-Sixth Century A.D., Nala kings dominated this area. Later onSomavanshi kings had taken the control over this region and ruled with Sirpur (Sripur-The city of Wealth) as their capital city. MahashivguptBalarjun was the mightiest emperor of this Dynasty. His mother, the widow Queen of Harshgupta of the Somavansh, Rani Vasata built the famous brick temple of Lakshman. The Kalchuri Kings of Tumman ruled this part for a long time making Ratanpur as capital. The old inscriptions of Ratanpur, Rajim and Khallari refer to the reign of kalchuri kings. It is believed that the King Ramachandra of this dynasty established the city of Raipur and subsequently made it the capital of his kingdom. |
| Geography: | Raipur is located near the centre of a large plain, sometimes referred to as the “rice bowl of India”, where hundreds of varieties of rice are grown. The Mahanadi River flows to the east of the city of Raipur, and the southern side has dense forests. The Maikal Hills are located to the north-west of Raipur. To the north, the terrain ascends and connects with the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which stretches north-east into Jharkhand state. To the south of Raipur, you will find the Deccan Plateau. |
| Country : | India |
| State: | Chhattisgarh |
| District: | Raipur |
| Language: | Hindi |
| Population: | 1,010,087 (2011) |
| Literacy rate: | Average literacy rate of Raipur city is 85.95 percent of which male and female literacy was 91.16 and 80.47 percent. The sex ratio of Raipur city is 948 per 1000 males. |
| Major Attractions to Visit: | Swami Vivekananda Sarovar (Buddha Talab) Nandan Van Zoo and Safari Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum Purkhouti Muktangan Telibandha Talab (Marine Drive) Gandhi Udyan Park Dudhadhari Math and Temple Chhattisgarh Science Centre Rajiv Smriti Van and Urja Park MM Fun City Ambuja City Center Mall ISKCON Temple Raipur Vivekananda Ashram Mahadev Ghat |
