Raipur is the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It was formerly a part of
Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1, 2000.
A World Class City Naya Raipur is being developed near Raipur.
The city of Raipur is located near the centre of a large plain, sometimes referred 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 rise on the north-west of Raipur; on the north, the land rises and
merges with the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which extends north-east across Jharkhand
state. On the south of Raipur lies the Baster Plateau.
some historians believe that the city of Raipur was in existence even during the 9th
century. However, most historians agree that King Rama Chandra Rai founded the
city in the last quarter of the 14th century
GENERAL INFORMATION
Time zone - IST (UTC+5:30)
Area - 456 km² (176 sq mi)
Elevation - 291 m (955 ft)
District(s) Raipur
Population - 700,113 (2001)
Density - 1,535/km² (3,976/sq mi)
PLACE TO VISIT
Burha Talab - literal meaning aged (burha) lake (talab), Burha Talab is the largest lake of several in the city. Its beauty is enhanced by an island, laced with green trees and gardens, situated in the middle of the lake.
Dudhadari Temple - situated near the Burha Talab, stands the 500-year-old Dudhadari Temple, which has elaborate carvings. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Ram.
Mahant Ghasi Das Memorial Museum - a large collection of inscriptions, images, coins, sculptures, etc. are displayed in this museum.
Shaheed Smarak Complex - an exceptionally conceptualized architectural marvel of Prasanna Kothari - a memorial of freedom fighters enveloping a huge auditorium, library, museum and an art gallery.
