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★ District of Chhattisgarh ★

Raipur

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Area · — km²
Population · 40,63,872
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Raipur — district of Chhattisgarh

Raipur is a district in Chhattisgarh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Raipur

Rich tribal culture, coal mining, and being a major industrial hub in central India.

District HQ
Raipur

Must-visit places in Raipur

monument

Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum

Museum showcasing tribal art, artifacts, and natural history of Chhattisgarh.

  • park
    Nandan Van Zoo

    Zoological park featuring diverse wildlife and recreational facilities for visitors.

  • temple
    Rajiv Lochan Temple

    Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the historic Rajim area.

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Then & Now

Raipur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,84,224
Census 2011 baseline
+17.7%
Population · 2026
10,40,853
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,80,254
Census 2011 baseline
+16.4%
Households · 2026
2,09,747
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 545 villages

Raipur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,44,797Census 2011
Female population
4,39,427Census 2011
Sex ratio
988 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,80,254Census 2011
SC population
1,93,474Census 2011
ST population
37,842Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,40,853+17.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,09,747RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,93,808Census 2011
Cultivators
82,350Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,14,854Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
12,04,680 / 23,41,45751% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Raipur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

38 places mapped
Coverage
7 of 545 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 19
  • Railway· 6
  • Temple· 5
  • PHC· 3
  • Shop· 2
  • College· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • Restaurant· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Raipur district.

Browse by mandal

All 8 mandals of Raipur

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545 villages · 408 GPs
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Top villages in Raipur

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Raipur

How many mandals and villages are in Raipur district?

Raipur district has 8 mandals and 545 revenue villages across 408 gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh.

Where is the headquarters of Raipur district?

The district headquarters of Raipur is —.

What is the pincode of Raipur district?

Raipur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Raipur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Raipur fall under?

Raipur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Raipur district?

Raipur district had a population of 40,63,872 per the 2011 Census, across 545 villages.

When was Raipur district formed?

Raipur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Raipur district?

Major rivers in Raipur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Raipur

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