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★ District of Chhattisgarh ★

Raigarh

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Area · — km²
Population · 14,93,984
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About the district

Raigarh — district of Chhattisgarh

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

District at a glance

About Raigarh

Rich coal reserves and industrial development, known as a major coal mining region in central India.

District HQ
Raigarh

Must-visit places in Raigarh

park

Kanan Pendari Wildlife Sanctuary

A protected area known for diverse wildlife including tigers, leopards, and various bird species.

  • fort
    Raigad Fort

    Historic fort with strategic importance in the region's medieval history and architecture.

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Then & Now

Raigarh district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,92,442
Census 2011 baseline
+18.4%
Population · 2026
10,56,462
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,20,384
Census 2011 baseline
+16.2%
Households · 2026
2,56,172
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 · 954 villages

Raigarh 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
4,46,419Census 2011
Female population
4,46,023Census 2011
Sex ratio
999 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,20,384Census 2011
SC population
92,912Census 2011
ST population
4,15,559Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,56,462+18.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,56,172RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,28,316Census 2011
Cultivators
1,14,415Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,15,030Census 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 Raigarh district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
8 of 954 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 19
  • PHC· 10
  • Temple· 8
  • Railway· 8
  • Shop· 6
  • Bus stop· 3
  • School· 2
  • Fast food· 2
  • ATM· 1
  • Playground· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 10 mandals of Raigarh

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954 villages · 550 GPs
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Top villages in Raigarh

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Raigarh

How many mandals and villages are in Raigarh district?

Raigarh district has 10 mandals and 954 revenue villages across 550 gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh.

Where is the headquarters of Raigarh district?

The district headquarters of Raigarh is —.

What is the pincode of Raigarh district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Raigarh fall under?

Raigarh district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Raigarh district?

Raigarh district had a population of 14,93,984 per the 2011 Census, across 954 villages.

When was Raigarh district formed?

Raigarh district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Raigarh district?

Major rivers in Raigarh 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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