Bilaspur - City 4.01

Bilaspur is a city in Bilaspur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, situated 133 km (83 miles) north of the state capital, Naya Raipur. It is the third-largest city (after Raipur, Bhilai-Durg) in the state. It is the administrative headquarters of Bilaspur District. Chhattisgarh State High Court at village Bodri, District Bilaspur privileges it to host the name 'Nyayadhani' of the state. Bilaspur 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. It is also the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited.
Bilaspur is known for its aromatic Doobraj rice, handloom woven colorful soft Kosa silk saris, and more for its rich, varied and colorful culture. After the formation of Chhattisgarh state, Bilaspur has come out as the most favorable place to live in the state and developed city townships.
Bilaspur enjoys the distinctiveness of being one of the major cities in Chhattisgarh with considerable historical significance. Located in the eastern part of Chhattisgarh, it is nearly four centuries old. Referred to as the "Rice Bowl of India", it abounds in lush greenery and boasts of a myriad number of tourist attractions. In 1908, Bilaspur had already made a mark as home to the major tasar silk and cotton clothes manufacturers.
Bilaspur District is surrounded by Koria District in the north, Shahdol District of Madhya Pradesh, Mungeli District in the west, Balauda Bazar-Bhata Para District in the south and Korba and Janjgir-Champa District in the east.