Raigarh district

Raigarh is an administrative district in the Bilaspur region of central Chhattisgarh state. It spans nine administrative subdivisions and is home to a large population distributed across urban and rural areas.

The district formed from the merger of several princely states, including Raigarh, Sakti, Sarangarh, and Udaipur. In 2021, it underwent significant territorial changes that reshaped its boundaries.

The local population maintains strong connections to traditional customs and festivals that shape daily life. Chhattisgarhi is the language you hear on streets and in markets, and it links people to their roots.

The region is a major industrial center with numerous steel and power facilities that shape the landscape. Visitors should expect to see industrial infrastructure and its effects on the natural surroundings.

The region houses one of India's oldest operating jute mills, the Mohan jute mill, which remains actively producing textiles today. The facility offers insight into industrial heritage and traditional manufacturing methods that continue to function in modern times.

Location: Bilaspur division

Capital city: Raigarh

Shares border with: Korba district, Surguja district, Jashpur district, Sundargarh district, Jharsuguda district, Bargarh district, Mahasamund district, Baloda Bazar district, Janjgir–Champa district

Website: http://raigarh.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 21.90000,83.40000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:26