Raipur district

Raipur district
Clockwise from top-left: Swami Vivekananda Airport, Balakrishnaji Mandir in Champaran, Temples in Nawagaon, Roads of Raipur, Arang Bhand Dewal Temple
Location in Chhattisgarh
Location in Chhattisgarh
Coordinates (Raipur): 20°55′N 82°00′E / 20.917°N 82.000°E / 20.917; 82.000
Country India
StateChhattisgarh
DivisionRaipur
HeadquartersRaipur
Area
 • Total
2,891.98 km2 (1,116.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
2,160,876
 • Density750/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demographics
Average annual precipitation1385 mm
Websiteraipur.nic.in

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.