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Top Cities in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is a state in central India, known for its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and ancient historical sites. As per the Census of India 2011, It has 9 Cities with a population of 1 lakh+. Raipur is the capital city of Chhattisgarh and with an estimated population of 1.5 million is the largest city in the state. It is known for its historical significance, cultural heritage, and scenic beauty.

Bhilai Nagar is a planned city in Chhattisgarh and is known for its steel plants, which are considered among the largest in India. It has an estimated population of around 1 million and its the second largest city in Chhattisgarh. Bilaspur is the third largest city in Chhattisgarh and is known for its temples, historical sites, and picturesque natural beauty.

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Chhattisgarh Cities by Population

The population of Top Cities as per the last census figures held in the year 2011 and with a population of more than 1lakh +

RankCityCity PopulationMetropolitan or UA* population
1Raipur1,010,4331,122,555
2Bhilai Nagar625,700625,700
3Korba363,390365,073
4Bilaspur331,030452,851
5Durg268,806268,806
6Rajnandgaon163,114163,114
7Raigarh137,126149,991
8Jagdalpur125,463125,463
9Ambikapur112,449123,173

Source: Census 2011 

*As per the Census of India 2011, an urban agglomeration is a continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining outgrowths (OGs), or two or more physically contiguous towns together with or without outgrowths of such towns. 

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