Raipur is geographically located almost in the center of Chhattisgarh state and was made the capital. Raipur district extends from 21 ° 23 ″ to 81 ° 65 ″.
Area - Raipur district was divided into three parts in 1998 resulting in the formation of Mahasamund and Dhamtari districts. Likewise, Raipur was redistributed in the year 2011 and formed two new districts namely Gariaband and Balodabazar-Bhatapara. Raipur district includes Dharsiwa, Arang, Abhanpur and Tilda plains. Raipur district is located 244 to 409 meters above sea level.
Neighboring Districts - Raipur District is surrounded by six neighboring districts namely Durg, Bemetara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Mahasamund, Raipur and Dhamtari.
Rivers - Mahanadi and Kharun are the main rivers of Raipur district. Mahanadi is Chhattisgarhs main river, originating from the Shrungi Mountains in Sihawa Tehsil in Dhamtari District. Kharun is another major river that flows in Raipur and Durg districts and rises in the Petchuva Hills in Durg district.
Climate and rainfall - Raipur district has the maximum temperature of 44.3 ° C and minimum 12.5 ° C. The total average rainfall in the district is 1370 mm.
Soil - The area includes Kanhar, Dorsa, Matasi, Kachar and Bhatha lands with PH average of 6.5 to 7.5 which is considered very useful for agriculture
