Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
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Bilaspur बिलासपुर न्यायधानी |
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 Bilaspur
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| Coordinates: 22°05′N 82°09′E / 22.09°N 82.15°ECoordinates: 22°05′N 82°09′E / 22.09°N 82.15°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Bilaspur District |
| Founded by | Bilasa bai |
| Named for | Bilasa bai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| • Body | Nagar nigam |
| • Mayor | Mr. Kishor Rai (BJP) |
| Area | |
| • Metropolis | 541.76 km2 (209.17 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 2nd in state |
| Elevation | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Population (2015 (haribhoomi)) | |
| • Metropolis | 693,851 |
| • Rank | 3rd in state and 152nd in India |
| • Density | 322/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 693,851 |
| Demonym(s) | Bilaspurian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, english |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 495001 |
| Telephone code | 07752 |
| Vehicle registration | CG 10 |
| Website | www |
Bilaspur is a city in Bilaspur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, situated 120 km (83 miles) north of the state capital, Naya Raipur. It is the second-largest city after Raipur-Bhilai-Durg, the tricity metro of the state. The Chhattisgarh State High Court, located at village Bodri, District Bilaspur has privileged it with the title 'Nyayadhani' ((Hindi: न्याय धानी) Law Capital) of the state. The Bilaspur High Court is the largest High Court of Asia. Bilaspur is the administrative headquarters of Bilaspur District. This city is the commercial center and business hub of North East Chhattisgarh region. It is also an important city for the Indian Railways, as it is the headquarters for South East Central Railway Zone and the Bilaspur Railway Division. Bilaspur is 3rd cleanest and 4th longest railway station in India. Approximately 20% of the total earnings of Indian railways come from South East Central Railway. Bilaspur is also the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited.
Bilaspur is known for its aromatic rice variety named Doobraj rice, handloom woven colourful soft Kosa silk saris. Its well known for its rich, varied and colorful culture. The local cuisine is well known for samosas of nitti and parotha of chikka.
Historically, Bilaspur was a part of the Kalachuri dynasty of Ratanpur. The city, however, came into prominence around 1741, the year of the Maratha Empire rule, when a Maratha official took up his abode there.
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