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Raipur
Raipur ( ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Raipur is also the administrative headquarters of Raipur district and Raipur division, and the largest city of the state. It was a part of Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November 2000. It is a major commercial hub for trade and commerce in the region. It has exponential industrial growth and has become a major business hub in Central India. It has been ranked as List of cleanest cities in India, India's 6th cleanest city as per the Swachh Survekshan for the year 2021. (In the Swachh Survekshan Awards-2023, Chhattisgarh secured the third rank in the ‘Best Performing States’ category). Raipur is ranked 7th in the Ease of Living Index 2022 and 7th in the Municipal Performance Index 2020, both by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It is among the biggest producers of steel and iron in the country. There are about 200 steel rolling mills, 195 sponge iron plants, at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swami Vivekananda Airport
Swami Vivekananda Airport , formerly known as Mana Airport, is a domestic airport serving Raipur, the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh, India. The airport is located at Mana, approximately south-east of Raipur and east of Naya Raipur, situated conveniently between the two cities. On 24 January 2012, the airport was renamed after Swami Vivekananda, the iconic Hindu monk and philosopher who spent three years of his youth in Raipur between 1877 and 1879. In the period between April 2024 and March 2025, it handled around 2.6 million passengers, and has been the busiest airport in the state, the second-busiest in Central India after Indore and the 28th-busiest airport in India by passenger traffic. The airport boasts longest runway in Central India which extends to . Airfield Spread over an area of , Swami Vivekananda Airport has a single runway (06/24) measuring in length and in width. The runway has been extended to , of which extended portion 965 meter was operatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh (; ) is a landlocked States and union territories of India, state in Central India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by area, ninth largest state by area, and with a population of roughly 30 million, the List of states and union territories of India by population, seventeenth most populous. It borders seven states – Uttar Pradesh to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the southwest, Jharkhand to the northeast, Odisha to the east, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the south. Formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh, it was granted statehood on Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, 1 November 2000 with Raipur as the designated state capital. The Jogimara and Sitabenga Caves, Sitabenga caves in Chhattisgarh, one of the earliest examples of theatre architecture in India, are dated to the Maurya Empire, Mauryan period of 3rd century BCE. The region was split between rivaling dynasties from the sixth to twelfth centuries, and parts of it were bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inter-State Bus Terminal, Raipur
Shri Balaji Swami Trust Sri Dudhadhari Math Inter State Bus Terminal, locally known as ISBT Bhatagaon, is a newly constructed hi-tech bus terminal situated on 25 acres in the Ravanbhata–Bhatagaon area of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It is the first ISBT in Chhattisgarh and the largest bus station in Central and Eastern India, with a capacity to handle 300 buses daily, offering a range of facilities to passengers. The terminal serves as an Interstate Bus Terminal, providing bus services to passengers from neighboring states such as Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. The primary purpose of constructing this terminal was to replace the Minimata Agam Dass Guru Bus Stand in Pandri, which had been causing traffic congestion and safety concerns. The new terminal, located on the outskirts of Raipur City, aims to alleviate these issues. The ISBT Bhatagaon was inaugurated by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on 20 August 2021. The terminal became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brijmohan Agrawal
Brijmohan Agrawal (born 1 May 1959) is an Indian politician from Chhattisgarh. He is a member of the Lok Sabha from Raipur. He was an eight time Member of Vidhan Sabha representing Raipur Town & later Raipur City South from 1990 till 2024. He served as minister in several departments of the Madhya Pradesh government and, after formation, the Chhattisgarh government. Most recently he was in Sai cabinet from 2023 to 2024. He is a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Early life and education Agrawal is from Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He married Sunita and they have three children. He completed his M.Com. in 1982 at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur. Career He was first elected to Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1990 from Raipur Town Constituency and was re-elected in 1993 and 1998 from the same constituency. After the creation of Chhattisgarh out of Madhya Pradesh, he was elected to Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in 2003 from same seat and became C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raipur Municipal Corporation
Raipur Municipal Corporation, or RMC, is the civic body responsible for the administration and development of Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, India. Established on 17 May 1867 as the Raipur Municipal Committee during British rule, it was later upgraded to a Municipal Corporation in 1973. This civic administrative body administers the city's cleanliness and other public services like public health, clean streets and parks. The corporation ranked seventh in the Municipal Performance Index 2020 of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). History British Raj The Raipur Municipal Corporation originated as the Raipur Municipal Committee during British rule in India. Established in the late 19th century, its primary purpose was to ensure basic civic amenities in a rapidly growing urban settlement. The municipal committee was initially tasked with rudimentary responsibilities such as sanitation, road maintenance, and street lighting. During this period ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raipur District
Raipur district is a district in the Chhattisgarh state of India. Its administrative headquarters is the city of Raipur. The district is rich in mineral resources and there are many wildlife sanctuaries. With a population of 2 million, it is the most populous district of Chhattisgarh. History Raipur district, like the rest of the Chhattisgarh plain, was once known as Dakshina Kosala and considered to be under Maurya Empire. In Arang near Raipur, a Gupta inscription dated to the 6th century CE shows Gupta hegemony over the region. In the 7th century CE, the region was ruled by a Buddhist kingdom in Bhandak in modern-day Maharashtra and was described by Xuanzang. A branch of this family later migrated to Sirpur in present-day Mahasamund district, and later took control of the entirety of Dakshina Kosala. This kingdom's prosperity reached its height with Tivaradeva. His son inscribed almost all temples in Sirpur. They were later ousted by the Sharabpuriyas, who took control of the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meenal Choubey
Meenal Chagan Choubey is an Indian politician from Chhattisgarh, presently serving as the Mayor of Raipur, capital city of Chhattisgarh since 2025. Belonging to Bharatiya Janata Party, she is a senior politician in the city who served as Leader of Opposition in Raipur Municipal Corporation and Councillor (''Parshad'') from Khubchand Baghel Ward of Raipur for three consecutive terms. Early life and education Choubey was born in 1972 in a Brahmin family. She has done his post graduation from Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University. She entered student politics through ABVP. Political career She has been continuously active in the BJP Mahila Morcha in the form of agitations, sit-ins and demonstrations. She had earlier been the Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation Council. She has worked on many posts in the Councillor, District and State Women BJP Front. She has also been a BJP councilor three times. Meenal is also active in the organization. Along with this, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Raipur
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur (AIIMS Raipur) is a medical college and medical research public university located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is one of the six AIIMS healthcare established in 2012, and it operates autonomously under the Ministry of Health and family welfare (India), Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY). History It was established in 2012. The total campus accounts for an area of about 100 acres on the outskirts of the city. Being geographically located in the centre of India, it lodges students from all over the country, particularly states like Kerala, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, etc. All-India Institute of Medical Sciences Amendment Act, 2012 replaced the Ordinance which allowed the six AIIMS—like institutes to become operational from September 2012. The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (Amendment) Bill, 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raipur City South Assembly Constituency
Raipur City South Legislative Assembly constituency officially, Raipur Nagar Dakshin is one of the 90 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Chhattisgarh state in India. The seat was formed in 2008 after the dissolution of Raipur Town constituency. It is part of Raipur district. Former Minister of Chhattisgarh Government Brijmohan Agrawal has been the Member of Vidhansabha from 2008 to 2024. He has won four times from this seat only. Sunil Soni became MLA from this seat after 2024 by-election. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results 2024 2023 2018 2013 2008 See also * List of constituencies of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly * Raipur district Raipur district is a district in the Chhattisgarh state of India. Its administrative headquarters is the city of Raipur. The district is rich in mineral resources and there are many wildlife sanctuaries. With a population of 2 million, it is the ... Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raipur Junction Railway Station
Raipur Junction is the main railway station serving the city of Raipur. It is only few of the railway stations in India which has been given the grade 'A-1' by the Indian Railways and is one of the highest-revenue-earning railway stations in India. This station is one of the prominent stations on the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line. It is also the originating point of the Raipur–Vizianagarm branch line route. Raipur is the busiest railway station in South Eastern Central Railway zone. History The Bengal Nagpur Railway was formed in 1887 for the purpose of upgrading the Nagpur Chhattisgarh Railway and then extending it via Bilaspur to Asansol Asansol is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the second largest city in West Bengal. It is the 33rd largest urban agglomeration in India by population. Asansol is the district headquarters of Paschim Bardhaman district. Accordi .... The Bengal Nagpur Railway main line from Nagpur to Asansol, on the Howrah–Delhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raipur City Gramin Assembly Constituency
Raipur City Rural also known as Raipur Gramin is one of the 90 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Chhattisgarh state in India. The seat was formed after the demolition of Raipur Town Vidhan Sabha Constituency in 2008. It is in Raipur district and is a segment of Raipur Lok Sabha constituency. Members of Vidhan Sabha Election Results 2023 2018 2013 * Satyanarayan Sharma (INC) : 70,774 votes * Nande Sahu (BJP) : 68,913 1980 * Tarunprasad (INC-I) : 20463 votes * Ramesh Varliyani (JNP-Secular) : 6553 1977 * Ramesh Warlyani (JNP) : 19,682 votes * Swarup Chand Jain (INC) : 14,429 See also * Raipur *Raipur district * List of constituencies of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly is the unicameral state legislature of Chhattisgarh state in India. The seat of the Legislative Assembly is at Raipur, the capital of the state. The term of the Legislative Assembly is five years, unless ... References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunil Kumar Soni
Sunil Kumar Soni (born 28 November 1961) is an Indian politician from Chhattisgarh serving as Member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from Raipur South. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, lower house of the Parliament of India from Raipur, Chhattisgarh in the 2019 Indian general election as member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Previously he served as Mayor & Chairman of Raipur Municipal Corporation. He is also the longest serving Mayor of Raipur for 6 years. He was elected as MLA in 2024 The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ... held for Raipur City South. References External linksOfficial biographical sketch in Parliament of India website India MPs 2019–2024 Lok Sabha members from Chhattisgarh Living people 1961 births Bharatiya Janata Party politici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
