Chhattisgarh, India · Asia
Raipur sits on the route: 15 minutes from Birgaon.
Raipur is a major city located in Chhattisgarh, India. With a population of 1,027,264, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Raipur sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Raipur to your route.
Raipur (Hindi: rāypura, pronounced [ɾaːɪpʊɾᵊ] ) 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 1Read more
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 secured the third rank in the ‘Best Performing States’ category). Raipur is ranked 7th in India's Ease of Living Index 2022 and 7th in the Municipal Performance Index 2020, both by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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.
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Raipur is located in Chhattisgarh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 21.2333 latitude, 81.6333 longitude.
Raipur has a population of approximately 1,027,264 people, making it a major city in India.
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