?Bilaspur Chhattisgarh • India
Bilaspur
Coordinates: 22°05′N 82°09′E / 22.09, 82.15
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	345.76 km² (133 sq mi) • 262 m (860 ft)
District(s)	Bilaspur District
Population • Density	330,291 (2001) • 322 /km² (834 /sq mi)
Mayor	Ashok Pingle
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • UN/LOCODE • Vehicle	• 495001 • +07752 • INBOM • CG10
Website: www.bilaspur.nic.in

Coordinates: 22°05′N 82°09′E / 22.09, 82.15 , Chhattisgarh (Chhattisgarhi/Hindi: छत्तीसगढ़, IPA: )  , a state in central India, formed when the sixteen Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern districts of Madhya Pradesh gained statehood on November 1, 2000. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Locator_Dot. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The geography of India is diverse, with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, hills, and plateaus. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... The divisions of a district. ... Location of Bilaspur District Bilaspur district is a district of the Chhattisgarh state of India. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Example of a PIN: The PIN code of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or post code system used by the Indian Postal Service. ... For the past decade or so, telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India. ... UN/LOCODE is a geographic coding scheme developed and maintained by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, a unit of the United Nations. ... Licence plates on the back of a taxi in Kolkata. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

See Bilaspur for disambiguation Bilaspur, a district of Himachal Pradesh, India is famous for the manmade Govind Sagar Lake on the Sutlej River, acts as the reservoir for the Bhakra and Nangal Dam project. ...

Bilaspur is known as the "Dhaan Ka Katora", which means Rice Bowl in Hindi, of the Chhattisgarh region in the Bilaspur District, India. It is the third-largest city in the state with a population of 16948,83 (agglomeration 330,291) (2001 census). The High Court of Chhattisgarh is located here. It is the headquarters of Bilaspur District and is located 111 km (69 mi) north of the state capital of Raipur. Besides this it is also the headquarters of the South East Central Railway which comprises the Bilaspur, Nagpur and Raipur divisions.-1... , Chhattisgarh (Chhattisgarhi/Hindi: छत्तीसगढ़, IPA: )  , a state in central India, formed when the sixteen Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern districts of Madhya Pradesh gained statehood on November 1, 2000. ... Location of Bilaspur District Bilaspur district is a district of the Chhattisgarh state of India. ... India is a federal republic comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. ... In the study of human settlements, an agglomeration is an extended city or town area comprising the built-up area of a central place (usually a municipality) and any suburbs or adjacent satellite towns. ... This article is about the year. ... Not to be confused with capitol. ... , Raipur   (Hindi: रायपुर) is the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh, India. ... The South East Central Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. ... , Nāgpur   (Marathi: नागपुर) Third largest city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune with a population of 2. ...

Bilaspur is situated on the banks of the Arpa River which originates from the high hills of the Maikal Range of central India. This dolomite rich region is surrounded by lush green forests in the north and the coal mines of Hasdeo valley in the east. Bilaspur is known for its aromatic Doobraj rice, handloom woven colorful soft Kosa silk Saris, and more for its rich, varied and colorful culture. For other uses, see Dolomite (disambiguation). ... Surface coal mining in Wyoming in the United States of America. ... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Loom (disambiguation). ... A woven is a cloth formed by weaving. ... For other uses of this word, see Silk (disambiguation). ... For the city, see Sari, Iran. ... For other uses, see Culture (disambiguation). ...

History

Historical records like Imperial Gazetteer of India, Vol 8, 1908 note that the city is said to be named after a fisher-woman by name Bilasa in the 17th century, and for a long period it consisted only of a few fishermen's huts. In 1901, population of Bilaspur was 18,937 and was 8th largest town in Central Provinces of British India. In 1908, weaving of tasar silk and cotton clothes were recorded as major industries of Bilaspur. (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ...

The management of Bilspur district was undertaken by British Government in 1818, before this it was under harsh extortionist nature of marathaa rule for about 60 years. Bilaspur district was constiuted in 1861. Bilaspur municipality was constituted in 1867. Famines in Bilaspur district before 1908 were recorded by British administration in 1828-9, 1834-5, 1845-6, 1868-9 and 1899-1900. In 1868-9 and 1899-1900, the rains failed almost completely, accompanied with severe distress, migration and desertion of villages. After 1868-9 famine, there was prosperity for next 25 years; but in 1895 there was a very poor harvest, followed in 1896 by a complete failure of crops, and severe famine prevailed through the year 1897. In 1997, mortality rate was as high as dying of one in every group of six people. Famine of 1897 was followed by two favorable years; but in 1899 monsoon failed completely and rice crop was wholly destroyed. For other uses, see Monsoon (disambiguation). ...

Guru Ghasidas[1], (1756-1836) started a religious movement Satnamis (meaning the worshippers of Satnam) between 1820 and 1830 primarily around Sonakhan forests. This religious movement preached that god is not idols or not in idols but god is synonymous to truth. His community was a farmer community though in Hindu caste hierarchy they have been put in the rank of Chamar caste, or the leather-ware artisans. University at Bilaspur is named after him as Guru Ghasidas University. Guru Ghasidas (1756-1836) was the founder of the Satnami sect in Chhatisgarh. ... Satnaam | ਸਤਿਨਾਮੁ This word is the second word that appears in the Sikhs sacred Scripture called the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. ... This article is about the Indian caste. ... Caste systems are traditional, hereditary systems of social classification, that evolved due to the enormous diversity in India (where all three primary races met, not by forced slavery but by immigration). ... An artisan, also called a craftsman,[1] is a skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft. ... Formally inaugurated on June 16, 1983, Guru Ghasidas University is located at Bilaspur and is one of the two universities in Chhattisgarh State - India. ...

Historically, Bilaspur was a part of Kalchuri dynasty of Ratanpur. The city, however, came into prominence around 1741, the year of the Maratha Empire invasion, when a Maratha official took up his abode there and began to build a fort which was never completed. The populace of Bilaspur suffered heavily during the famine of 1896-1897, during which the city experienced the highest death rate of the region. Ratanpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. ... Flag of the Maratha Empire Extent of the Maratha Empire ca. ... In the past, droughts have periodically led to major Indian famines [1] . The prospect of a devastating famine every few years was inherent in Indias ecology [2] From the earliest endeavours of the British East India Company on the Subcontinent but especially since 1857—the year of the first...

The city was taken over by the British East India Company of Great Britain in the year 1854 when the then ruler of the region of the Mahratta kingdom died heirless. The British East India Company, sometimes referred to as John Company, was the first joint-stock company (the Dutch East India Company was the first to issue public stock). ...

Description

The city now, is spread over about 30 km² (12 mi²). Over the years, Bilaspur has developed with wide roads, cafes, hotels, street lighting and some beautiful squares. However the last decade has seen large scale unregulated urbanization and residential and commercial expansion, over straining the water resources and generally defunct civic amenities due to its indifferent officials and politicians. A residential area is a type of land use where the predominant use is residential. ... The term commercial property includes business property (eg office buildings), industrial property, medical centers, hotels, stores. ...

The downtown is called Gol Bazaar (Circular Market). Gol Bazaar and Sadar Bazaar are buzzing and vibrant but overcrowded with slow moving traffic. In contrast there are some newly developed areas as well. Electricity is government regulated and frequent power cuts have become a routine especially during the summer months. The sewerage and drainage system is practically nonexistent, so much so, that like any other Indian town even the first shower of monsoon floods many areas. The Grand Timcheh of Qoms Bazaar. ... The word sewerage means the provision of pipes etc to collect and dispose of sewage. ... Drainage is the natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from a given area. ... For other uses, see Monsoon (disambiguation). ...

The climate is pleasant and mild in the winter (10 °C, 50 °F). There are medium rains in the monsoon season. The summers are very hot and dry (maximum temperature 45+ °C, 113 °F, maximum humidity 90%).

The main languages spoken are [[Chhattisgarhi a dialect] and Hindi, while Bengali, Sindhi,Punjabi and English is spoken by only a few.-1... Bangla redirects here. ... Sindhī (سنڌي, सिन्धी) is the language of the Sindh region of South Asia, which is now a province of Pakistan. ... Punjabi redirects here. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Geography

Bilaspur is located at 22.09° N 82.15° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 264 metres (866 feet). This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Bilaspur had a population of 265,178. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bilaspur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 69%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

Tourism

Places of interest in and around Bilaspur include:

• Giraudhpuri, A religious place for the Satnami, They are the follower of Satnam Panth.(for more details visit www.satnami.com)

• Sirpur and Malhar, which are of historical significance, as they were visited by Xuanzang, the Chinese historian
• Tala, 20 km away, is famous for Rudra Shiva
• Pali with Lord Shiva temple
• Janjigir with incomplete Lord Vishnu temple
• Kharod with Lakshmaneswar temple
• Sheorinarayan with Lord Rama temple
• Singhpur cave with pre-historic paintings
• Bhoramdeb said to be mini Khajuraho
• Rajim famous for Lord Rajiv Lochan
• Ratanpur for its Mahamaya temple
• Narmada River and Son River originate from Amarkantak
• Kanan Pendari

Besides having places associated with its ancient and cultural heritage, the city is also famous for its wildlife variety. This is because of its situation within the state. It is reputed for having some of the densest forests in the country and an even spread of hills and rivers. One of the places worth visiting is the Achanakmar Wildife Sanctuary[2]. Famous for the variety of its wildlife, the sanctuary is spread over an area of 551 km² (213 mi²) and was setup in 1975 under the Wildlife Protection Act. The sanctuary is 55 km (34 mi) away form Bilaspur and is closed during the monsoon season. A portrait of Xuanzang Xuanzang (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Hsüan-tsang; CantoneseIPA: jyn4tsɔŋ1; CantoneseJyutping: jyun4zong1) was a famous Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler and translator that brought up the interaction between China and India in the early Tang period. ... Rudra (Sanskrit: रुद्रः) (Howler) is a Rigvedic God of the storm, the hunt, death, Nature and the Wind. ... For other uses, see Shiva (disambiguation). ... Vishnu (Hindi: (विष्‍णु) is a form of God, whom Hindus pray to. ... Kharod is a town and a nagar panchayat in Janjgir-Champa district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. ... This article is about the incarnation of Vishnu. ... Khajuraho (Hindi खजुराहो) is a village in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about 385 miles (620 kilometres) southeast of Delhi, the capital city of India. ... Ratanpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. ... The Narmada River in central India The Narmada (Gujarati: નર્મદા Devanagri: नर्मदा or Nerbudda (Narbada) is a river in central India in Indian subcontinent. ... The Ganga receives numerous tributaries from the Southern Uplands among which the Son is the largest and it joins ganga from the south along with Gandak, Gumti, Ghaghara, and sarda rivers. ... , Amarkantak (Devanagari: अमरकंटक) is a pilgrim town and a nagar panchayat in Anuppur District in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. ...

Within the sanctuary the presence of guar (Indian Bison) and tigers are very much in evidence, as reported by the multiple sightings by the visitors. Other animals include the leopard, chital, panthera, striped hyena, canis, sloth bear, dhole, sambar deer, nilgai, Indian four-horned antelope and chinkara populate the sanctuary in equal numbers. Binomial name (L.) Taub. ... For other uses, see Tiger (disambiguation). ... This article is about the big cat. ... Binomial name (Erxleben, 1777) The chital (or cheetal) deer, also known as the spotted deer or axis deer is a deer which commonly inhabits wooded regions of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and most of India. ... For other uses, see Panthera (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1758) Striped Hyena range The Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is closely related to the Brown Hyena. ... Species Canis adustus Canis aureus Canis dirus (extinct) Canis latrans Canis lupus Canis mesomelas Canis simensis   † also includes dogs. ... Binomial name Melursus ursinus (Shaw, 1791) The Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) is a nocturnal bear, inhabiting the lowland forests of India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. ... Binomial name Cuon alpinus (Pallas, 1811) The Dhole (Cuon alpinus) is a species of wild dog of the Canidae family. ... Binomial name Cervus unicolor (Kerr, 1792) Sambar Sambar in forest Sambar (also sambur, sambhur), is the common name for several large dark brown and maned Asian deer, particularly for the Indian species, which attains a height of 102 to 160 cm (40 to 63 in) at the shoulder and may... Binomial name Boselaphus tragocamelus Pall. ... Binomial name Tetracerus quadricornis Blainville, 1816 The Four-horned Antelope (Tetracerus quadricornis) also known as the chousingha is an antelope found in open forest in South Asia. ... Binomial name Gazella bennettii (Sykes, 1831) The Chinkara is a species of gazelle found in South Asia. ...

Trips to the sanctuary can be organized via private taxi operators. A place to stay is the Panther Cottage, Malhaar where there is a beautiful stone carved historical temple ruin.

Located 55 km (34 mi) away is Khutaghat, where there is a dam and reservoir and it is possible to stay in the prebooked Irrigation Department. The beautifully located "Hill Top Rest House" overlooking the vast expanse of the blue water reservoir is chosen by many for accommodation. The Khudia Dam, which is 75 km (47 mi) away from the city, is equally beautiful but more remote. This article is about structures for water impoundment. ... ...

Places of interest within the city include Vivekanand Uddyaan (a city Park), Kaanan Pindary zoo (8 km, 5 mi), Ramkrishna Ashram (5 km 3 mi), Arpa River Chat Puja Ghat.

The city celebrates all the major festivals of India. There are some local festivals such as the colorful Rout Dance (November). The city has a multicultural mix of locals and people that have migrated from Sindh (Pakistan), Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat, etc. The city publishes four morning and one evening daily newspapers in Hindi. The town has been the home of some famous literary personalities including Sri Srikant Verma (Hindi) and Sri. Bimal Mitra (Bengali). For other uses, see Festival (disambiguation). ... The term multiculturalism generally refers to a state of both cultural and ethnic diversity within the demographics of a particular social space. ... Sindh (SindhÄ«: سنڌ, UrdÅ«: سندھ) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. ... , This article is about the Indian state of Punjab. ... , Uttar Pradesh (Hindi: , Urdu: , IPA:  , translation: Northern Province), [often referred to as U.P.], located in central-south Asia and northern India, is the most populous and fifth largest state in the Republic of India. ... For other uses, see Bihar (disambiguation). ... , Madhya Pradesh (abbreviated as MP)   (HindÄ«: मध्य प्रदेश, English: , IPA: ), often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. ... , Rājasthān (DevanāgarÄ«: राजस्थान, IPA: )   is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. ... For other uses, see Bengal (disambiguation). ... Andhra redirects here. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... This article is for the Indian state. ... -1... Bimal Mitra was a very prominent Bengali writer who wrote several novels. ... Bangla redirects here. ...

Local memorabilia include the handicrafts that are available in Khadi Bhawan, near Satyam Cinema. Kosa silk saris and cloth are available in Sadar Bazaar. khadi simply means cotton Khadi is Indian handspun and hand-woven cloth. ...

The best time to visit is from October to March. However, one can visit it anytime of the year to shop and to enjoy the diversity of the culture which is very different from other parts of the country and for the better for sure.

Transportation

Bilaspur is a regional hub for the railway system. It is zonal head office of South East Central Railway. It is well connected to the rest of the country through the Indian Railways. The Rajdhani Express connects Bilaspur to New Delhi. The station is on main Mumbai-Kolkata (Calcutta) rail line. It is the originating station for many trains to Bhopal, Indore, Nagpur, Kochi (Cochin), Mumbai, Chennai (formerly Madras), Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad and to other major cities in India. Indian Railways (Hindi भारतीय रेल), abbreviated as (Hindi भारे ) IR, is a Department of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Railways, and is tasked with operating the rail network in India. ... Comfortable interiors of a First Class AC bedroom Rajdhani Express is a passenger train service in India introduced in 1969 providing high-speed connections (up to 140 km/h / 87 mph, speed varies depending upon the particular track section) from various railway stations in the capital city of New Delhi... , This article is about the capital city of India. ... , Bombay redirects here. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Bhopal (disambiguation). ... , Indore (Hindi:इन्दौर ,Marathi:इंदूर)  , a large city in the Malwa region of Central India is the commercial capital of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. ... , Nāgpur   (Marathi: नागपुर) Third largest city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune with a population of 2. ... Kochi ( ; Malayalam: []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Madras redirects here. ... , For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Hyderabad. ...

The city is connected with Mumbai and Kolkata via Raipur through National Highway network. Bilaspur is on NH-200 connecting Raipur and Raigarh on either side.

Three-wheeled, black and yellow Auto rickshaws, referred to as autos, is a popular form of transport. They can accommodate up to eitgh passengers. Local transportation also includes human pulled Cycle Rickshaws, horse drawn Tongas.And just started City Bus services, which covers almost the city with a cheap fare. Passengers and drivers meet at this auto rickshaw stand in Chennai. ... Japanese rickshaw (jinrikisha), 1886. ...

There are regular buses and taxis that connect to all nearby towns and cities.

Bilaspur Airport is at Chakarbhatta, 10 km away. It is not served by any scheduled airline. The nearest airport that has regular flights for Delhi, Nagpur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar,Ahmedabad, Indore,Pune, Visakhapatnam, and Chennai, is at Raipur, 110 km (68 mi) away. Bilaspur Airport (IATA: PAB, ICAO: VABI) is located at the village of Chakarbhatta, 10 km from Bilaspur, in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. ... For the ship, see SS Ranchi. ... , Bhubaneswar   (Oriya: ଭୁବେନଶ୍ବର, Hindi: भुवनेश्वर, in Sanskrit and Oriya/oDiA, The Lord of the Universe) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of state of Orissa, India. ... , Visakhapatnam  (telugu - విశాఖపట్నం) (also Viśākhapattanamu, shortened and anglicized: Vizag or Vizagapatnam) is a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... , Raipur   (Hindi: रायपुर) is the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh, India. ...

Hospitals

• Chattisgarh Institute of Medical Science
• Mission Hospital
• S.E.C.RAILWAY Hospital
• Apollo Hospital
• CIMS Hospital

The Apollo Hospitals Group is a healthcare management company based in Chennai, India. ...

Education

Bilaspur has developed as a centre of education for Chhattisgarh with students from all over the state coming to Bilaspur to study for engineering, medical and administrative officers' competitive exams. Recently two big schools were started in Bilaspur(i.e. The Jain International School & Delhi Public School ). Along with the older schools, which provided excellent education, these new schools make Bilaspur the center for primary education too. Engineering is the discipline and profession of applying scientific knowledge and utilizing natural laws and physical resources in order to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that realize a desired objective and meet specified criteria. ... For the chemical substances known as medicines, see medication. ... This article is about business administration. ...

Educational Institutes

Universities

• Guru Ghasidas University
• Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University
• Dr. C.V. Raman University
• Maharishi University of Management and Technology

Colleges

• Govt Engineering College
• GGU Institute of Technology
• Chattisgarh Institute of Medical Science
• New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute
• The SLT Institute of Pharmaceuticals Science
• GGU Institute of Management
• C. V. RAMAN Technical College
• Chouksey Engineering College
• School of Pharmacy, CEC
• CMD P.G. College
• DP Vipra P.G. College
• J. K. Institute of Pharmacy
• Govt Girls PG College
• Shanti Niketan College
• Nac-Mit computer education center college of IT.
• DLS College
• Naveen Kanya Mahavidalaya
• Bharat Computer Institute
• NiceTec College for Professional Studies

Schools

• Kendriya Vidyalay
• Jain International High School
• DAV Public School
• Delhi Public School
• Don Bosco Public School
• Bengali Higher Secondary School
• Bharat Mata Higher Secondary School
• Bharatmata English Medium School
• Burgess English Medium School
• Christian English School
• Government Multipurpose Higher Secondary School
• Maharashi Vidya Mandir
• Mohanty English Medium School
• Normal School
• Pushparaj English Medium School
• SEC Railway English Medium school
• Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir
• Sheffer School
• St. Francis Hr. Sec. School
• St. Joseph Convent
• Devaki Nandan Higher Secondary School
• Shanti Niketan Public School
• Mission Higher Secondary School
• St. Xaviers School
• Puskar convent school tifra bilaspur

Numerous saints have been named Francis. ...

Features

• Hotels: There are many budget and mid-level hotels, but the most expensive hotel is Central Point.
• Medical facilities: One medical college and hospital managed by the University, One dental college managed by the Barfani Academia, one unit of the Apollo Hospital and many private nursing homes and clinics.
• Legal: The day the state of Chhattisgarh was constituted (1 November 2000) with its capital at Raipur, the High Court of Chhattisgarh was established at Bilaspur.
• Banks: All major Indian Banks have branches and ATMs in the city. Very few shops accept credit cards.
• WebSite: A web-site dedicated to provide information on Bilaspur (www.merabsp.com) is being maintained by Data Spec.

References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bilaspur
2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

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See also

• Chhattisgarh
• Chhattisgarhi language

, Chhattisgarh (Chhattisgarhi/Hindi: छत्तीसगढ़, IPA: )  , a state in central India, formed when the sixteen Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern districts of Madhya Pradesh gained statehood on November 1, 2000. ... Chhattisgarhi is a language of India. ...

External links

• Welcome to Bilaspur
• Map of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
• Tourist places of Bilaspur District
• मेरा बिलासपुर Information Site Bilaspur Chhattisgarh India