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Raipur, India

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 most populous city of the state.

Type City

Why go

  • Metropolis in Chhattisgarh, India.
  • Served by Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR).

History

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 most populous 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 India's 6th cleanest city as per the Swachh Survekshan for the year 2021.. Raipur is ranked 7th in India's Ease of Living Index 2022 and 7th in the Municipal Performance Index 2020, both by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Airports

Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) 13 km to the centre
Raipur, CT, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (IndiGo Airlines, Air Sahara, Jet Airways, Air India Limited) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Delhi, Bhopal, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
  • IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 4 routes: Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata
  • Air Sahara S2 (737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Bhopal*, Delhi*, Mumbai*
  • Jet Airways 9W (737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Bhopal*, Delhi*, Mumbai*
  • Air India Limited AI (A319) · 2 routes: Delhi, Vishakhapatnam

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Bilaspur Airport (PAB) 97 km to the centre
Bilaspur, CT, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bhilai Airport 27 km to the centre
CT, IN
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Raipur, India
Raipur, India
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RPR has direct flights to 7 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Delhi, Bhopal, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Raipur, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Indian Railways (IRCTC)
National rail