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. It is the capital of Chhattisgarh. 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. It is the capital of Chhattisgarh. Raipur district is one of the oldest districts and is important in historical and archeological point of view also. 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.
Forest cover in Raipur district is 118788 hectares. Solid wood used for furnitures and buildings, fire wood, tendu leaves, lac, adhesive, commercial and industrial bamboo, harra, sal seed, mahua flower etc. are the main forest produce of the district. Administrative set up. Raipur district is divided into 15 tehsils, 15 panchayat samitis, 1197 gram panchayats and 627 patwari circles.
Raipur district is industrially developed, and it has still much scope for further development of new and existing industry as well. Rolling Mill industries, Ferro Alloys, Steel Casting, Non-ferrous casting, cement etc. are the main industries of the district.
Administrative Set Up
Raipur district is divided into 15 tehsils, 15 panchayat samitis, 1197 gram panchayats and 627 patwari circles.
Major Exportable Item
Ferrous Steel Castings: Steel Structures, Cement, Worsted Spun Yarn, Spun Silk Yarn, Wool Worsted Fabrics, Fabric Yarn & Furnishing, Herbal Medicine, Food Items.