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((About|the municipality in India|its namesake district|Bilaspur district (disambiguation)((!))Bilaspur district))
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'''Bilaspur''', also known as "The City of Festivals", is a city located in [[Bilaspur District, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Chhattisgarh]].<ref name=":0">((Cite web |title=Malhar – A Rhythm of Antiquity – Indian History and Architecture |url=https://puratattva.in/2011/09/26/malhar-a-rhythm-of-antiquity-1121 |access-date=2022-03-25 |language=en-US |archive-date=10 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110144629/https://puratattva.in/2011/09/26/malhar-a-rhythm-of-antiquity-1121 |url-status=dead ))</ref> Bilaspur is the Administrative headquarters of the [[Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur District]] and Bilaspur Division. The [[Chhattisgarh High Court]], located at [[Bodri]], District Bilaspur has privileged it with the title ''Nyayadhani'' (Law Capital) of the State.  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 (India)|South East Central Railway Zone]] (SECR) and the Bilaspur Railway Division. Bilaspur is also the headquarters of [[South Eastern Coalfields Limited]]. Chhattisgarh's biggest power plant operated by [[NTPC Limited|NTPC]] is in Sipat. PowerGrid in Sipat pools electricity from other power plants in region and transmits electricity to Delhi via one of longest [[HVDC]] line.

Bilaspur is known for its aromatic rice variety named ‘Doobraj’ [[rice]], [[loom|Handloom]] [[woven]] colourful soft Kosa [[silk]] [[saree]]s.<ref>((Cite web |last=Hamar Bilaspur E-Library |date=2019 |title=About Hamar Bilashpur |url=http://www.hamarbilaspur-elibrary.com/about.html |access-date=2022-03-21 |website=www.hamarbilaspur-elibrary.com))</ref> Basic Tasar Silkworm Seed Organisation (BTSSO) (((URL|http://www.btsso.org/|website))) under the Central Silk Board, Government of India collects, executes the production and supply of nucleus and basic Tasar seed from surrounding areas.[[Indian Standard Time]] ('''IST'''), the [[time zone]] observed throughout [[India]] with a [[time offset]] of [[UTC+05:30]], passes approx 30 km east of the city.

Bilaspur is one of the 100 Indian cities to be developed as a [[Smart city]] under the [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>((cite web |work=firstpost.com |url= http://www.firstpost.com/business/why-only-98-cities-instead-of-100-announced-all-questions-answered-about-smart-cities-project-2410576.html |title=Why only 98 cities instead of 100 announced: All questions answered about smart cities project |date= 28 August 2015 |access-date=25 November 2016))</ref>

== History ==
Historically, Bilaspur was part of [[Dakshina Kosala]] and was near capital of [[Malhar, Chhattisgarh]] (ancient Mallar), Sirpur (ancient Shripura), Tuman (ancient Tummana), and Ratanpur (ancient Ratnapura). From 5th Century onwards it was controlled by the [[Kalachuris of Ratnapura|Kalachuri dynasty]] of [[Ratanpur]]. [[Ratanpur]] was historical capital of [[Chhattisgarh]] state for many different dynasty. Bilaspur city, however, came into prominence around 1741, the year of the [[Maratha Empire]] rule, when a Maratha official took up his abode there to control dynasty of [[Ratanpur]].

The management of Bilaspur district was taken over by the [[British East India Company]]  in 1818 after [[Bhosale]] lost territory in [[Third Anglo-Maratha War]]. Under Bhosale of the Nagpur kingdom there were many subedars or zamindars/landlords like Akbar Khan, Vazeer Khan, Sao and others in Bilaspur.

Bilaspur district was constituted in 1861, followed by Bilaspur municipality in 1867.<ref>((Cite web |title=History ((!)) District Bilaspur ((!)) India |url=https://bilaspur.gov.in/en/about-district/history/ |access-date=2022-03-21 |language=en-US))</ref> Famines in the Bilaspur district were recorded by the 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, resulting in severe distress, migration and desertion of villages. After the 1868-9 famine there was prosperity for the next 25 years; but in 1895 there was a very poor harvest, followed in 1896 by a complete failure of crops, and severe famine continued throughout 1897. In that year the mortality rate was as high as one in six people. The famine of 1897 was followed by two favorable years; but in 1899 the [[monsoon]] failed completely and the rice crop was wholly destroyed.

[[Satguru Ghasidas|Guru Ghasidas]] (1756–1836) started a religious movement, Satnamis (meaning the worshippers of Satnam(not related to Sikhism), between 1820 and 1830 primarily around the Sonakhan forests. This religious movement preached against idol-worship, and instead stressed that God is synonymous with truth. His community was a farming community. The university at Bilaspur is named after him as [[Guru Ghasidas University]].

Railways arrived at Bilaspur in the decade 1880–90, with the arrival of the [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]]. In 1888 [[Mistri]] Jagmal Gangji and other [[Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas contributions to the Indian railways#1880-1890|Mistri Railway Contractors]] laid the first railway tracks from [[Rajnandgaon]] to Bilaspur, and in that same year fellow [[Kutchi people|Kutchi]] contractor [[Khoda Ramji Chawda|Khoda Ramji]] and others built the line from Bilaspur to [[Jharsuguda]], including the bridge over the Champa river.

In 1890, the present railway station and yard were constructed by the Gujarati railway contractor Jagmal Gangji. His son [[Mulji Jagmal Sawaria]] was later given the title of "Rao Sahib" by the British for his contribution to the development of the town, railways and the district. Jagmal Block and Jagmal Chowk in the city are named after Jagmal Gangji Sawaria.

In 1901, the population of Bilaspur was 18,937 and it was the eighth-largest town in the [[Central Provinces]] of [[British India]]. In 1908, weaving of tasar silk and cotton clothes were recorded as the major industries of Bilaspur.

== Etymology ==
[[File:Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.jpg|thumb|Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh]]
Historical records like [https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V08_239.gif ''Imperial Gazetteer of India'', Vol 8, 1908] note that the city is said to be named after a fisherwoman by the name of "Bilasa" in the 17th century, and for a long period it consisted only of a few fishermen's huts. Another book like [''The highlands of central India'', James Forsyth, 1889] states that Bilaspur is named after 'Palash' tree [[butea frondosa]] which are found in abundance in the area.

== Geography ==
Bilaspur is located at ((Coord|22.09|N|82.15|E|)).<ref>((Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Bilaspur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Bilaspur, India|website=www.fallingrain.com))</ref> It has an average elevation of 264&nbsp;metres (866&nbsp;ft).

Bilaspur is situated on the banks of the rain-fed Arpa River, which originates from the [[Maikal Hills|Maikal]] Range of Central India. It's a [[Dolomite (mineral)|dolomite]] rich region surrounded by dense forests in the north and the [[Coal mining|coal mines]] of the Hasdeo Valley in the east.

Bilaspur District is surrounded by Koria District in the north, [[Anuppur]] District of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Mungeli]] and, [[Baloda Bazar district|Baloda Bazar-Bhata Para]] District in the south and [[Korba, Chhattisgarh|Korba]] and [[Janjgir-Champa]] District in the east.

Major cities around Bilaspur are:
* [[Raipur]] and [[Bhilai|Durg-Bhilai]] in South-West
* [[Nagpur]] in West
* [[Bhopal]] and [[Jabalpur]] in North-West
* [[Varanasi]] and [[Prayagraj]] in North
* [[Ranchi]] and [[Patna]] in North-East
* [[Korba, Chhattisgarh|Korba]], [[Raigarh]], [[Rourkela]] and [[Bhubaneswar]] in East


=== Climate ===
The climate in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh has been colder than the [[Raipur]] region for the winters in December (minimum temperature 6&nbsp;°C, 42&nbsp;°F in the last week of December annually, while some areas have even reported temperature going down as low as 3-4&nbsp;°C, 37&nbsp;°F), which resembles northern Chhattisgarh. However most of the winter goes mild and pleasant. The city experiences moderate rains in the monsoon. The summers are relatively hot and dry, with maximum temperature 48+ °C, 113&nbsp;°F.

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== Demographics ==
((As of|2011)) India [[census]], Bilaspur Municipal Corp had a population of 365,579.<ref name="censusco-city">((cite web|url=https://realtimes.in/single.php?id=9180|title=Bilaspur City Population Census 2011|website=www.realtimes.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115626/https://realtimes.in/single.php?id=9180|archive-date=25 November 2018|url-status=dead))</ref> Bilaspur urban area population was estimated at 652,851.<ref name="censusgov-urban">((cite web|title=Table 3 PR UA Citiees 1Lakh and Above|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|publisher=Census of India))</ref> In August 2019, adjacent 18 towns and sub-urban areas were included in the Bilaspur Municipal Corporation. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bilaspur has an average literacy rate of 91.29%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 92.94% and female literacy of 88.33%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Bilaspur District, Chhattisgarh has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 2,662,077,<ref name="districtcensus">((cite web | url = http://www.realtimes.in| title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in))</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Kuwait]]<ref name="cia">((cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 13 June 2007 | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Kuwait 2,595,62
 ))</ref> or the US state of [[Nevada]].<ref>((cite web
 |url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php 
 |title=2010 Resident Population Data 
 |publisher=U. S. Census Bureau 
 |access-date=2011-09-30 
 |quote=Nevada 2,700,551 
 |url-status=dead 
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101090833/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php 
 |archive-date=1 January 2011 
))</ref> Bilaspur District ranks 152nd in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of ((convert|	322	|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi)) .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was 33.21%.<ref name=districtcensus/>	Bilaspur	has a [[sex ratio]] of 	972	[[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 71.59%.<ref name=districtcensus/>

The main languages spoken are [[Chhattisgarhi]], [[Hindi]].

== Administration ==
((See also|List of cities in Chhattisgarh))
Bilaspur Division consists of seven districts -

1) Bilaspur

2) Korba

3) Raigarh

4) Janjgir-Champa

5) Mungeli

6) Gaurella-Pendra-Marwahi

7) Sakti

The district consists of 8 Tehsils - Bilaspur, [[Kota, Bilaspur|Kota]], [[Takhatpur]], [[Bilha, India|Bilha]], [[Masturi, India|Masturi]], [[Ratanpur, Chhattisgarh|Ratanpur]], [[Sipat, India|Sipat]], [[Belgahna]].

Bilaspur is divided into 4 blocks namely Kota, Takhatpur, Bilha, Masturi.

The city of Bilaspur is also a Nagar nigam. It has two Nagarpalikas namely (1) Takhatpur and (2) Ratanpur. It has been categorised into four Nagar Panchayat namely (1) Bilha (2) Kota (3) Boadri and (4) Malhar.

Bilaspur City runs under the administration of the [[Bilaspur Municipal Corporation]] (BMC). Ram Sharan Yadav is the current Mayor of Bilaspur, a member of [[Indian National Congress Party]].

== Culture ==
[[File:Raut Dance of Bilaspur Chhattisgarh.jpg|thumb|Raut Dance of Bilaspur Chhattisgarh]]
[[File:6th 7th century Bhima Kichak Temple, Malhar Chhattisgarh India - 10.jpg|thumb|6th 7th century Bhima Kichak Temple, Malhar Chhattisgarh India - 10]]

Bilaspur is rich in its cultural heritage. Bilaspur has its own dance styles, cuisine, music and traditional folk songs.  In rural areas, women wear garlands made of one rupee coins. This has gone out of fashion in recent times. The city celebrates all the major [[festival]]s of India. There are some local festivals such as the colorful Rout Dance (November), harley, and pola. The Rawat Nach Mahotsav is the folk dance festival of Bilaspur celebrated by Rawat tribes.

The town has been the home of several literary, theatre, arts personalities including [[Makhan Lal Chaturvedi]], [[Satyadev Dubey]], [[Bimal Mitra]], [[Shrikant Verma]].

== Utility services ==
Over the years, Bilaspur has developed many 4 – lane and 6 – lane roads, street lighting and squares.((citation needed|date=March 2019)) However, the last decade((when|date=March 2019)) has seen large-scale unregulated [[urbanization]] and [[Residential area|residential]] and [[Commercial property|commercial]] expansion, over-straining the water resources and generally defunct civic amenities due to indifferent officials and politicians.((original research inline|date=March 2019)) There is a master plan for the city and surrounding areas.

Electricity is government-regulated and, as of now, no power cuts are effected, thanks to the massive expansion in energy generating capacity both by public and private companies in the energy sector.

== Hospitals and Health Care Facilities ==
Bilaspur is home to many hospitals & nursing homes, some run by the state government and others by the private sector. City has a government medical college named Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Science which has 750 beds for patients. There is Apollo Hospitals in the private sector, which is 300 bedded specialty hospital. A new mental hospital is established in village Sendri (Ratanpur Road) which provides quality treatment. More than 25 Sanjivni express and Mahatari express are running in city. It also has private dental colleges in the city area.

== Economy ==
[[File:CityMall-36 of Bilaspur.jpg|thumb|City-36 Shopping Mall, Bilaspur]]
Bilaspur is the center of electric power generation in India. Bilaspur and the surrounding area generate 10,000 MW of electricity, and an additional 50,000 MW are planned in the next few years. As many as 22 companies are interested to tap an estimated power generation potential of 50,000 megawatts in the region. The railways have gotten a major boost with big energy sector players set to invest Rs.5,000 crore in three proposed railways corridors around Bilaspur.<ref>((cite news |last1=P |first1=Maneesh |last2=DelhiJuly 3 |first2=ey New |title=Cash-strapped Railways gets major investment boost for Maoists areas |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/cash-strapped-railways-gets-big-coal-boost/1/203474.html |access-date=7 September 2021 |work=India Today |language=en))</ref> Chhattisgarh is also known as "The Rice Bowl" – ''Dhan ka katora''. Bilaspur is the centre of agri products. There are approx. 500 rice and dall mills in the surrounding area. In FY2022/21, the [[South East Central Railway zone]], whose geography encompasses Bilaspur, earned Rs 14,2855.71 crore, "the highest among all of the railway divisians of Indian Railways".<ref>((Cite news |last=टाइम्स न्यूज़ नेटवर्क |date=2021-04-03 |title=Dhanbad rail div earns over 14 cr, highest among all units in '20-21 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/dhanbad-rail-div-earns-over-14-cr-highest-among-all-units-in-20-21/articleshow/81877402.cms |access-date=2022-03-21))</ref> The Bilaspur railways zone comprises the divisions of Bilaspur, [[Nagpur]] and [[Raipur]]. [[South Eastern Coalfields Limited]] (SECL), a subsidiary of Public Sector Unit Coal India Limited (CIL) – A Maharatna Company, is situated with headquarters at Bilaspur. SECL is a Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, with several awards in its credentials including best PSU award in 1997–98. An integrated action plan for development of civic infrastructure, including hi-tech water purifier system, proper drainage facilities and cleanliness, is being planned by the state government for cities and towns, while the proposed 'Arpa Project' would give a new life to the city of Bilaspur, minister for urban administration and health Amar Agrawal said in an interview to the ''Times of India'', a leading newspaper of India. The State Government has drawn up an ambitious plan of Rs2,000 crore to develop the Arpa river bank in Bilaspur district during the next seven years. For this, the Government has constituted a ‘Special Area Development Authority’ (SADA) for the development of the Arpa river bank near Bilaspur city.

The Government has invited proposals from interested national and international institutions for the development of the river bank on a PPP model. The Authority has prepared a project for the development of the river and is now in search of organisations that would be interested in developing the river on a Public Private Partnership (PPP).

According to SADA, about 653 hectares of area on the banks of the river would be developed. This area is 13.4&nbsp;km in length. Commercial, residential, entertainment and other institutional facilities would be developed in this area. On both the sides of the river, 13.4-km-long retaining wall, houses and commercial complexes would be constructed, besides bridge, roads and walkways. Water supply, sewerage, drainage, electricity supply would be provided in the area.

The estimated cost of all the works is Rs2,000 crore. The development works would be taken up in phases during the next seven years.

Of the total 653-hectare area, some of the land is owned privately. In lieu of acquisition of private land, the affected people would be given land at other areas. After development about 267 hectares of land will be made available for sale. By selling this land, the developer could recover the invested amount. The downtown is called Gol Bazaar (Circular Market). Gol Bazaar, Sadar Bazaar and company Garden Chowk are buzzing and vibrant but overcrowded with slow-moving traffic. In contrast there are some newly developed areas as well. The Vyapar Vihar is a newly developed commercial and goods transport area. Bilaspur has Chhattisgarh's first hi-tech bus stand at Bodri.

It has the [[High Court of Chhattisgarh]] which is Asia's largest court (in area).
* Industries: Around Bilaspur, there are many industrial areas, including Tifra, Sirgitti and Silpahri Industrial Growth Centres. Sirgitti, Silpahri and Tifra around Bilapur are major industrial areas near Bilaspur. Located on the outskirts of Bilaspur city Sirgitti Industrial Centre is spread over an area of approx. 338 hectares. With about 324 industries it provides direct employment to 4431 persons. Silpahari Industrial Centre is another industrial area near Bilaspur and is home to many sponge iron industries. Tifra Industrial Area situated on the outskirts of Bilaspur city is spread over an area of approx. 65 hectares. Many chemical, PVC footwear, HDPE woven sacks, polythene bags and sheets, soft drinks and other units are located here. CSIDC or Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited is responsible for the development of maintenance of all these industrial areas in and around Bilaspur. Chhattisgarh Laghu Evam Sahayak Udyog Sangh or CLSUS is an association of industries which represents all major industries of Bilaspur and Chhattisgarh. BEC Fertilizers – a unit of Bhilai Engineering Corporation is situated in the Sirgitti Industrial Area.
* Power plants – Bilaspur has India's second largest power plant of [[NTPC Limited|NTPC]] at Sipat which generates power of 2980 MW with 3 units of 660 MW each and 1 unit of 1000 MW. Many thermal power plants are coming up in the surrounding area of Bilaspur. Also notable are Nova, KSK, Gitanjali, Mahanadi etc.
* 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. It is the 19th high court of India.
* Banks: All major Indian banks have branches and ATMs in the city. SBI have approx. 80 ATMs in the city as of 2013.
* Website: A website dedicated to provide information on Bilaspur is maintained by NIC.
* A new Indoor stadium is under construction at Behtarai Road.

== Transport ==
===Roadways===
[[File:Raipur-Bilaspur National Highway.jpg|thumb|[[National Highway 49 (India)|NH-49]] passing through as Bilaspur bypass]]
Bilaspur is well-connected with a network of national highways intersecting it. The national highways are [[National Highway 130 (India)|National Highway 130]] (NH-130) connecting Bilaspur with [[Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh|Ambikapur]] and [[Raipur]] directly, [[National Highway 130A (India)|National Highway 130A]] (NH-130A), [[National Highway 45 (India)|National Highway 45]] (NH-45) and [[National Highway 49 (India)|National Highway 49]] (NH-49). The proposed [[Narmada Expressway]] will start from Bilaspur, and will run till [[Ahmedabad]], along the route of the [[Narmada River]]. Once completed, it will help to enhance connectivity and commute from Bilaspur to neighbouring states, and will also provide direct connectivity to the [[New Delhi|national]] and the [[Mumbai|financial capital]]s of India, as well as with [[Madhya Pradesh]], via the [[Delhi–Mumbai Expressway]] and other expressways. EC-7: [[Raipur]]- Bilaspur - [[Ranchi]] - [[Dhanbad]] '''Economic Corridors of India'''  or '''Industrial Corridors of India''' is identified under [[Bharatmala]] road network and passes through Bilaspur - Baloda - Urga. The construction of Bilaspur - Urga expressway is expected to complete by 2024.

The following table provides the routes of the national highways passing through Bilaspur:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!NH
!Route
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|[[National Highway 45 (India)|NH-45]]
|'''[[Bhopal]]''' » [[Jabalpur]] » [[Amarkantak]] » '''Bilaspur''' 
|-
|[[National Highway 49 (India)|NH-49]]
|'''Bilaspur''' » [[Raigarh]] »  [[Jharsuguda]] » '''[[Kharagpur]]'''
|-
|[[National Highway 130 (India)|NH-130]]
|'''[[Raipur]]''' » Simga » Bilaspur » Katghora » '''[[Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh|Ambikapur]]'''
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|[[National Highway 130A (India)|NH-130A]]
|'''Pondi''' » Mungeli » Bilaspur » Sipat » Dharamjayagarh » '''Pathalgaon'''
|}

===Rail===
[[File:Bilaspur Junction Railway Station.jpg|thumb|[[Bilaspur railway station|Bilaspur Junction Railway Station]]]]
The nearest railway station is [[Bilaspur railway station|Bilaspur Junction railway station]], which is the Zonal and divisional headquarter of the [[South East Central Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]]. 

[[File:Bilaspur Railway Station (Chhatisgarh,India) and Shri Rabindranath Tagore.jpg|thumb|Bilaspur Railway Station (Chhattisgarh, India) and Shri Rabindranath Tagore]]

It is the busiest junction of Chhattisgarh, and the second busiest of central India after [[Itarsi Junction railway station|Itarsi station]] for passenger trains. It is the third cleanest railway station in India after [[Surat railway station|Surat]] and [[Rajkot railway station|Rajkot]] stations. It is well connected with the rest of the country, as it lies on the [[Tatanagar–Bilaspur section]] of the [[Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line]] and a junction, as another line goes towards [[Delhi]] via [[Katni]]. The station has the fifth longest railway platform in India after [[Hubballi Junction railway station|Hubballi]], [[Gorakhpur railway station|Gorakhpur]], [[Kollam Junction railway station|Kollam]] and [[Kharagpur Junction railway station|Kharagpur]] stations. The [[Bilaspur Rajdhani Express]] is the train that connects Bilaspur with the [[New Delhi railway station|national capital]] every two days in a week. [[Vande Bharat Express]] from Bilaspur to [[Nagpur]] provide high speed connectivity.  

Because of the station's location, daily connections are available for [[Kolkata]], [[Mumbai]], [[New Delhi]], [[Pune]], [[Nagpur]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Indore]], [[Bhopal]], [[Amritsar]], [[Agra]], [[Roorkee]], [[Haridwar]], [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Puri]], [[Jamshedpur]], [[Patna]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Raipur]], [[Varanasi]], [[Jaipur]], [[Bikaner]], [[Udaipur]], [[Ajmer]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kollam]], [[Chennai]], [[Ernakulam]], [[Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh|Tirupati]], [[Tirunelveli]], [[Bangalore]], [[Bhuj]], [[Gandhidham]], [[Okha, India|Okha]], [[Porbandar]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Jaipur]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Shirdi]], [[Udaipur]], [[Bikaner]], [[Jammu]], [[Jodhpur]], [[Kanpur]], [[Lucknow]], [[Ranchi]], [[Guwahati]] among many other cities throughput India. For services within the state, daily local trains run to all cities of the state.

Other railway stations present near Bilaspur city are:
* '''Uslapur'''
* '''Chakarbhata'''
* '''Dadhapara'''
* '''Gatora'''
Uslapur is the other Major city station which is 8&nbsp;km from the main junction station. It is used as secondary station for express trains towards Katni.  There is loco training centre for loco drivers in which trainees from various part of the central comes.

Fourth railway line between Bilaspur and Jharsuguda is under construction and which is presently a triple line section. Fourth line between Bilaspur and [[Durg Junction railway station|Durg Jn]] is approved in railway budget of FY23-24. Third railway line between Bilaspur and [[Katni]] is under construction. The survey of fourth railway line between Bilaspur and Nagpur is underway. Most upgrades are to handle [[coal]] evacuation from coal mining areas in East India to power plants in west of Bilaspur. A 10 km long grade separator is currently added between 3rd line of Bilaspur and Uslapur.

===Bus transport===
The Bilaspur Bus Station is the main bus station of the city. It is also known as ''Hi-tech Bus Stand''. It is well connected with other cities within and outside the state. Daily bus services are operated by government and private operators to cities like [[Jashpur]], [[Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh|Ambikapur]], [[Raipur]], [[Jagdalpur]], [[Korba, Chhattisgarh|Korba]], [[Nagpur]], [[Durg]], [[Bhilai]], Mungeli, Kawardha, [[Raigarh]], Narayanpur, [[Kondagaon]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Varanasi]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Nagpur]], [[Gondia]], [[Mandla]], Anuppur, Shehdol, [[Jharsuguda]], [[Sambalpur]], [[Bhawanipatna]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], among others.
===Air===
[[File:Bilaspur Airport.png|thumb|[[Bilaspur Airport|Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport, Bilaspur]]]]
The nearest airport is [[Bilaspur Airport]], also known as ''Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport'', located ((cvt|13|km)) south of the city. Currently, there are direct flights from the airport to [[Jabalpur]], [[Bhopal]], [[Delhi]] and [[Prayagraj]], operated by [[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]].<ref>((cite web|title=Bilaspur to be connected to Delhi, Jabalpur, Prayagraj from 1 March|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/bilaspur-to-be-connected-to-delhi-jabalpur-prayagraj-from-1-march-11613613981260.html|website=www.livemint.com|date=18 February 2021 |access-date=1 March 2021))</ref><ref>((cite web|title=Alliance Air launches flights from Bilaspur under UDAN scheme|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/alliance-air-launches-flights-from-bilaspur-under-udan-scheme-121030101150_1.html|website=www.livemint.com|date=March 2021 |access-date=1 March 2021))</ref>

== Tourism ==
===Natural attractions===
The [[Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve]] is the prime tourist attraction of Bilaspur, and has been recognized by the [[UNESCO]] for its dramatic and ecologically diverse landscape.<ref>((Cite web |url=https://en.unesco.org/biosphere/aspac/achanakmar-amarkantak|title=Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve, India |date=23 January 2019 ))</ref> It is reputed to have some of the densest forests in the country and an even spread of hills and rivers. One of the places worth visiting within the biosphere reserve is the [[Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary]].<ref>((Cite web |url=http://forest.cg.gov.in/nature_tourism.htm#P9 |title=Chhattisgarh Forest Department / Nature Tourism |access-date=27 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117183112/http://forest.cg.gov.in/nature_tourism.htm#P9 |archive-date=17 January 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all ))</ref> Home to a wide variety of wildlife, the sanctuary is spread over an area of 551&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> (213&nbsp;mi<sup>2</sup>), and was set up in 1975 under the [[Wildlife Protection Act]]. The sanctuary is 55&nbsp;km (34&nbsp;mi) away from Bilaspur, and remains closed during the monsoon season.
[[File:Achankmar Tiger.jpg|thumb|Tigers at the sanctuary]]
Just before entry into 
the sanctuary, is the Ghongapani Dam. Beyond the sanctuary, for accommodation, on the way to Amarkantak, there are government guest houses in Achanakmar, Keonchi and Lamni. These guest houses can be booked with governmental officials in the district headquarters, also by booking only from their official websites. The forest guest housed at Lamni were built by the [[British India|British]]. It is 1,850 feet above sea level, and was built in June 1913.

In the sanctuary, the presence of animals like the [[Guar]] (Indian bison) and [[tiger]]s are in high numbers, as reported by multiple sightings by visitors. Other animals include [[leopard]]s, [[Chital]]s, [[Pantherinae|panther]]s, [[striped hyena]]s, [[canis]]', [[sloth bear]]s, [[Dhole]]s, [[Sambar deer]]s, [[Nilgai]]s, [[four-horned antelope|Indian four-horned antelope]]s and [[chinkara]]s, which populate the sanctuary in equal numbers. Trips to the sanctuary can be organized via private taxi and bus operators.

===Man-made attractions===
Various archeological sites and temples in and around Bilaspur attract tourists from all over the world. There are more than 20 recognized and protected monuments and sites by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.asiraipurcircle.in/Monuments_sites_ProtectedMonuments.html|title=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Raipur Circle, Raipur ))</ref> Other than the [[Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary]], the following are the man-made tourist attractions: 

*'''Dams:''' Khutaghat dam, (55 km), known for its lush and green environment due its location in the [[Baghelkhand|Baghelkhand range]], Khudia dam (75 km) and  Hasdev Bango Dam is (105 km) from Bilaspur, respectively. 

* '''[[Ratanpur, Chhattisgarh|Ratanpur]]''': Ratanpur was capital of ancient [[Chhattisgarh]] until Maratha Empire. At present it served as spiritual capital of the region and known for historical  Mahamaya temple and Ram Tekri Mandir.

*'''[[Malhar, Chhattisgarh|Malhar]]''': Malhar is one of the main centre of archeology. Ruins of forts to ancient temples and fort are found here. Malhar is of historical significance, as it was visited by [[Xuanzang]], the [[Chinese people|Chinese]] historian. It is situated ((cvt|31|km)) southeast of Bilaspur. In Malhar, many ancient temples have been found by excavations, such as Pataleshwar temple, Devri temple and Dindeshwari temple. The four-handed idol of Lord Vishnu is also significant as it is the earliest sculptural representation, dating back to approx. 1000 BCE, to the Ratnapura–Kalachuri Regime.<ref name=":0" /> Malhar has a museum too for providing knowledge and information to tourists and interested people, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. '''Ratanpur''' is located ((cvt|25|km)) north of Bilaspur, and is known for its Mahamaya temple and Ram Tekri Mandir.
[[File:Temple Carvings in Malhar Bilaspur Chhattisgarh 2009.jpg|thumb|Temple carvings in Malhar]]
[[File:6th 7th century Bhima Kichak Temple, Malhar Chhattisgarh India - 31.jpg|thumb|Bhima Kichak Temple, Malhar, 6th–7th Century AD]]

*'''Talagram:''' Located ((cvt|27|km)) south of Bilaspur, situated on the banks of the Maniyari River, is the location for the "Deorani-Jethani" temple.

*'''Tala:''' Located ((cvt|27|km)) south of Bilaspur, is famous for its [[Rudra]] Shiva.<ref>((Cite news |title=Devrani Jethani Temples |work=WebIndia123 |url=https://tourism.webindia123.com/tourism/pilgrimcenters/temples/Devrani_Jethani_Temples/index.htm |access-date=2022-03-21))</ref>
 
*'''Belpan:''' Located ((cvt|40|km)) west of Bilaspur, there is a huge pond, as well as a [[samadhi (shrine)|samadhi]]. 

*'''Kabir Chabutra:''' Located near the [[Raipur]] bypass road, or the [[National Highway 53 (India)|NH-53]], at a distance of ((cvt|110|km)) south from Bilaspur, is a hub for [[mahatma]]s (saints). As Bilaspur is situated on the banks of the [[Arpa (river), Chhattisgarh|Arpa]] river, Leelagar and Maniyari are other small rivers of the district, where there are accommodation facilities, out of which most of these facilities are under development to promote tourism along the river areas. 

*'''Sonmuda:''' Located ((cvt|106|km)) north of Bilaspur, it is a well-known attraction, which gives a panoramic view of valleys, hills and forest. This is also the place where the [[Sone River]] originates from. 

*'''[[Amarkantak]]:''' Located ((cvt|117|km)) northwest of Bilaspur, in Madhya Pradesh, is known for being the origin of the [[Narmada River]].

*'''Kanan Pendari Zoological Garden:''' Located within city limits.

*'''Kirari Godhi:''' Located ((cvt|19|km)) south of Bilaspur, close to Tala, is known for its ancient Shiva temple, dating to 11th-12th Century AD.

*'''Sargaon:''' Located ((cvt|27|km)) southwest of Bilaspur, also close to Tala, is known for its ''‘Dhoom Nath’'' or ''‘Dumeshwari Devi’'' Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, dating back to 12th Century AD.

*'''Bhartiya Nagar:''' Known for its Shri Aiyyappa Mandir, located near Tifra flyover, within city limits.

*'''[[Mungeli]]:''' Located ((cvt|51|km)) west of Bilaspur, it is known for its Maa Mahamaya Temple.

*'''Pali:''' Located ((cvt|50|km)) north of Bilaspur, it is known for its ancient Mahadev Temple.

*'''Smriti Vatika:''' A lush, green, planned garden, located just before the entrance of the Kanan Pendari Zoological Garden, in the city.

* '''[[Rani Sati Temple]]:''' A religious temple built in within Bilaspur made by the [[Marwaris]], where the deity of [[Jhunjhunu]]'s temple is worshipped.

* Many '''amusement park''' and '''water parks''' are also located near city. Bubble Island, Waterbomb, Alakart, Radhika Water Park, Ishika Amusement park are major attractions for children and families. Smriti Van ''(not to be confused with Smriti Vatika, as Smriti Van is close to [[Bilaspur railway station]])'' and Urja Parks are also situated in Rajkishore Nagar area of the city.

* '''Maa Marimai Temple''' is also a temple of Bilaspur.

== Food ==
Bilaspur is famous for food varieties, such as ''Doobraj rice, fara, chila, rice roll, sonhari (Poori made from Rice Flour or Sweet Potato), ayirsa roti, gulgula bhajiya, angakar roti, thetri-khurmi, airsa, tamatar fatka'' (tomato chutney), different types of ''bhajis'' (includes leafy vegetables like bathua, palak, chench, tirpaniya, khatta bhaji, laal bhaji, amari patua, Bohar Bhaji), etc. The wheat grown in the region is called ''sharbati'' (juicy) or like a sweet refreshing drink. The rotis made from the flour of this wheat are soft and tasty.<ref>((Cite web|date=|title=sharbati wheat (gehu)|url=https://www.amazon.in/Sharbati-Wheat-Mixture-Preservatives-Washed/dp/B07N7TKSG6#:~:text=Sharbati%20gehu%20gets%20it%20name,softer%20for%20a%20longer%20period.|access-date=|website=))</ref><ref>((Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=sharbati wheat|url=https://www.amazon.in/Sharbati-Wheat-Mixture-Preservatives-Washed/dp/B07N7TKSG6#:~:text=Sharbati%20gehu%20gets%20it%20name,softer%20for%20a%20longer%20period.|access-date=|website=))</ref>

== Education ==
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[[File:New IT building GGV Bilaspur, Nov2011.jpg|thumb|New IT building GGV Bilaspur]]
Bilaspur has developed as a centre of education for Chhattisgarh with students from all over the state coming to Bilaspur to study [[engineering]], [[Medicine|medical]] and [[Business administration|administrative]] officers' competitive exams. As of 2012 Bilaspur has 5 universities. Bilaspur has following educational institutions:

=== Universities ===
* [[Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya]] – Central University
* [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya]]
* [[Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University]]
* [[Dr. C. V. Raman University]]
* [[Maharishi University of Management and Technology]]

=== Colleges ===
* [[Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas University]]
* [[Govt. E. Raghvendra Rao P.G. Science College]] ('A' grade)
* [[Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences]]
* [[Government Engineering College, Bilaspur]]
* [[Guru Ghasidas University|S.L.T. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas University]]
* [[Indira Gandhi Agricultural University|Thakur Chedilal Barrister College of Agriculture & Research Station, Bilaspur]]
* [[New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute]]
* [[C.M. Dubey Postgraduate College, Bilaspur]]
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* Govt. Bilasa Girls P.G. College, Bilaspur
* Govt. Ayurveda College, Bilaspur
* LCIT Group of Institutions, Bilaspur
* Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hospital & Research Centre

=== Schools ===

* DAV Public School, SECL Bilaspur
* [https://www.tjisedu.in/ The Jain International School, Bilaspur]
* Delhi Public School, Bilaspur
* Brilliant Public School, Bilaspur
* Krishna Public School, Bilaspur
* Loyla School, Bilaspur
* St. Francis sen. sec. School, Bilaspur
* [https://stxaviersbilaspur.com St.xavier's High School, Bilaspur]


== Media ==
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===Print and news media===
The city publishes print media newspapers in Hindi languages.
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* [[Real Times|''Live Media'']]
* ''[[Rajasthan Patrika|Patrika]]''
* ''[[Dainik Bhaskar]]''
* ''[[Nava Bharat]]''
* ''[[Hari Bhoomi]]''
* ''[[Deshbandhu (newspaper)|Deshbandhu]]''
* ''[[Swadesh News]]''

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The following electronic media channels deliver local news 24*7:
* Chhattisgarh Cable Networks (CCN)
* Grand Gumber Channel
* Siti News Channel
* Abhi Tak (CCN owned News Channel)
* Z 24 Ghante – Chhattisgarh Bilaspur Buero
* E TV M.P. CG. Bilaspur Buereu
* Sahara TV M.P. CG. Bilaspur Buereu
* P7 /Pearls News M.P. C.G. Bilaspur
* Aaj Tak, Bilaspur Buereu
* India TV, Bilaspur Buereu

=== Radio ===
Bilaspur city has 5 FM Radio Stations which are-
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Frequency Modulation !! Channel !! Slogan
|-
| 90.4 FM || Radio Raman (Community Radio Station of Dr. C.V. Raman University – Kota, Bilaspur) ||Hamar Radio Hamar Sangi
|-
| 91.1 FM || FM Tadka || Apni Suno..!
|-
| 91.9 FM || Radio Orange || Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha
|-
| 92.7 FM || Radio Rangila || Jam Ke Suno
|-
| 94.3 FM || My FM || Jiyo Dil Se
|-
| 103.2 FM || All India Radio Bilaspur  &  '''[[Vividh Bharti]]''' || Desh Ki Surili Dhadkan
|-
|}

=== TV/Doordarshan ===
* Bilaspur has High Power TV Transmitter of Doordarshan at Bahatarai

=== Web portals ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Website name
! URL
! Notes
|-
| Bilaspur- Government Website
| http://bilaspur.gov.in/
| Official government website for the city. Land records and other e-governance projects are available from here.
|
|-
| Bilaspur University- ABVV
| https://bilaspuruniversity.ac.in/
|Portal for almost all the higher education institutions in bilaspur, all affiliated with Bilaspur university
|
|
|-
|Bilaspur- CIMS Medical College
| http://cimsbilaspur.ac.in/
| Official government website for the CIMS-Chandu lal Agrawal Memorial (कोयला वाले) medical College, Bilaspur
|}

== Notable people ==
* [[Leslie Claudius]], former Olympic field hockey player. He has distinction of being one of only two Indian players to win four [[Olympic medal|Olympic]] medals
* Balakrishna Shivram Moonje ([[B. S. Moonje]]) was a leader of the Hindu Mahasabha
* [[Satyadev Dubey]], [[Padmabhushan]], theater director, actor, playwright, screenwriter. He directed [[Amrish Puri]] in [[Andha Yug]] and known for Junoon (1979), Bhumika (1977) and Aakrosh (1980) 
* [[Makhanlal Chaturvedi]] wrote ''Pushp ki Abhilaashaa'' (((lang-hi|पुष्प की अभिलाषा))) in Bilaspur Central Jail when he was prison by British for sedition charges.
* [[Bimal Mitra]] was a renowned Bengali writer with more than one hundred novels and short stories. One of his most popular novel Shaheb Bibi Golam was adopted in Hindi movie. He served in railways in Bilaspur for long year.
* [[Sandeep Shrivastava]] is screenwriter, lyricist known for his works in movie like [[Shershaah]], Ludo, New York, Ab Tak Chhappan etc.
* Bilasa Devi,<ref>((Cite web |date=2020-01-01 |title=बिलासपुर के नामकरण की कहानी वीरांगना बिलासा केंवटिन के कारण है शहर की पहचान |url=https://www.naidunia.com/chhattisgarh/bilaspur-this-is-the-story-of-bilaspur-naming-discussed-since-400-years-of-the-valor-of-bilasa-kentwin-4868573 |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=Nai Dunia |language=hi))</ref> founder of Bilaspur city and amazon of Chhattisgarh 
* [[Satyajeet Dubey]], voice and film actor
* [[Ajit Jogi]], first chief minister of the state of Chhattisgarh
*[[Ingrid Mcleod]], a nominated Lok Sabha member representing India's Anglo-Indian community
* [[Shrikant Verma]], a noted poet and Member of Parliament 
* [[Arun Sao]], elected (2019) MP (Member of Parliament) from [[Bilaspur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bilaspur Lok Sabha]] seat.
* [[Jagannath Prasad Bhanu]], Hindi scholar and writer of poetry and prose

== References ==
((Reflist))
*((Cite web |title=Malhar – A Rhythm of Antiquity |url=https://puratattva.in/2011/09/26/malhar-a-rhythm-of-antiquity-1121 |website=Indian History and Architecture |access-date=25 March 2022 |archive-date=10 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110144629/https://puratattva.in/2011/09/26/malhar-a-rhythm-of-antiquity-1121 |url-status=dead ))
*The census has been taken from Hari Bhoomi Bilaspur Bhaskar Edition dated 23/12/2013.

== External links ==
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