Real Estate Properties in Raigarh

Raigarh is an important city in Chhattisgarh, formed after the splitting of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It's the Municipal Corporation in the district of the same name. Popularly known as the cultural and industrial capital of the state, this city was formerly a princely state.

Apart from the people from Chhattisgarh, people from Orissa and Bihar are also here in large numbers. Chhattisgarhi, Marwari, Hindi, and Oriya are the most common languages spoken in this city. There are people from other communities living here as well, like from Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Raigarh is commonly connected to music with its very own Kathak Gharana, also called the Raigarh Gharana. Apart from the cultural factors, more activities that are industrial are being undertaken at Raigarh. The city has transformed into a major industrial hub. This in turn is helping the real estate market scale new heights.

Stats And Facts

• As per the census report of 2011, the population of Raigarh stands at 1,37,907. However, the urban agglomeration has a population of 1,49,991.
• According to the same report, the sex ratio in Raigarh is 952 females per 1,000 males, which is well above the national average sex ratio of 940 per 1,000 males. However, the urban agglomeration of this place is 950 females per 1000 males.
• Raigarh's literacy rate is 87.55%.
• Mohan Jute Mill, the oldest jute mill in India is in Raigarh.
• Raigarh is known for its production of iron ore, steel, and power.
• Having been a princely state, the royal family of Raigarh still resides in the city. Moti Mahal, the palace of the royal family, is now marked as a cultural heritage site.
• Chakradhar Samaroh is the classical musical event held every year during Ganesh Chaturthi in Raigarh, by the famous Kathak Gharana.
• Raigarh is also famous for its tourist destinations like Ram Jharna, Singhanpur, and Kabra Pahad caves, Chandrahasini Temple, Teepa Khol, and the Gomarda National Park.
• Ektal in Raigarh is well known for its unique art form of Bell Metal Casting, also known as Dhokra Casting.

Silk And Iron Industry

• Raigarh is known mostly for its ‘kosa' or ‘tasar' industry, which contributes largely to its economy. It is nothing but fine silk collected from the silk worms that feed on mulberry fruits.
• Raigarh has the largest sponge iron plant in India, which also happens to be the second largest in the world. With more than 50 plants of the sponge iron industry in the city, it plays a significant role in its economy.
• Known for its abundant coal reserves, Raigarh is a prime location for power generation in this country.
• Industrial sector growth in Raigarh, because of the increasing scope for steel market, is influencing the Raigarh economy positively. There are about 62 industries around this city.
• Tendu Patta, the leaves used to roll tobacco to make beedis, is an important source of economy for the villages around Raigarh.
• The rice produce of Raigarh is also a significant contributor.

Connectivity

• Raigarh has its own railway station, which comes under the Bilaspur railway division. It is conveniently located at the centre of the city and lies along the Tatanagar-Bilaspur section on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line. The Gondwana and the Janshatabdi Express start from the Raigarh Station. It has a suburban station too, the Kirodimal Nagar Railway Station.
• The city is well connected to major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Kota, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur, especially by boarding a train at the Bilaspur Railway Station, situated 132 km away.
• The airport in Raigarh is just 9 km from the proper city area, at Kondatarai. In July 2013, the State government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed a MoU with each other, for the development of this airport as the second airport for domestic flights in Chhattisgarh.
• There is also a private airport 10 km from the city, owned by the Jindal Steel and Power Limited.

Raigarh Civic Administration

• Raigarh city's administration comes under the responsibility of the Raigarh district administration.
• The district has five sub-divisions, namely Dharamjaigarh, Ghargoda, Kharsiya, Raigarh, Saranggarh, and nine Panchayat Samitis.
• There are nine tehsils and one sub-tehsil.
• A Deputy Commissioner, also called the District Magistrate, looks after the city's administration.
• The Raigarh district hosts the Bilaspur High Court, besides the Raigarh district court.

Raigarh Infrastructure

Raigarh's landscape is witnessing significant changes with the development of Naya Raigarh or New Raigarh. A more planned settlement is on the rise, and is connected to the old Raigarh city by the National Highway NH-216, which is just 10 km away along the southeast direction. This has helped in the growth of the industrial sector.

With Raigarh's transformation into a prime industrial hub, Naya Raigarh is soon going to serve as the industrial capital of Chhattisgarh. To support these developments, an increasing number of infrastructure facilities are being developed. The Kodatarai Airport, which is marked to be the main domestic airport of the state in the near future, is a classic example.

Many projects are being undertaken in Raigarh, especially to build new roads and parks. The number of schools and colleges is on the rise, besides the establishment of new government offices and auditoriums. There has also been a sudden surge in residential and commercial projects, necessitated by the rapid development witnessed in the city.

Infrastructure Projects

Name Of The Project	Impact Areas	Expected Completion Date	Remarks
APIL Thermal Project First Unit	Raigarh	Completed on November 2013	To generate power utilising the abundant resources in the region
Kelo Major Irrigation Project	Raigarh, Pusour, Kharsia, Danot	Under Development	This project will provide drinking water to the people and industries in Raigarh, and will be used for irrigational projects undertaken.

Raigarh Real Estate

• Raigarh's real estate market is scaling up gradually, with the city turning into an industrial hub.
• The proposed four-laning of the road connecting the city to the airport would result in a rise in property rates around the area.
• With the rapid development of Naya Raigarh, an increasing number of residential and commercial projects are being undertaken.

Key Localities In Raigarh

Localities	Per Sq. Ft. Price – Q3 2013	Rent Per Month For A 2 BHK Apartment (approx.) (Figures in 1,000 rupees)
Boirdader	1,000	5.5	8.5
Darogapara	4,750	3	7
Raju Nagar	-	5.5	9
Baderampur	-	2.5	5.5
Chandra Nagar	-	4.5	7.5

Charges by Government Bodies

Property Registration

Stamp Duty: 7.5%

CSPDCL – Supply Of Electricity In Raigarh

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (CSEB) was unbundled into five different companies. CSPDCL (Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited) is one among them, and is responsible for the provision of electricity at affordable rates, in Raigarh. It provides reliable power to the consumers.

Electricity Tariff

Electricity Consumption Slabs (In Units)	Fixed Charge (In Rs per kWh)	Energy Charge (In Rs per kWh)
0-100	1.40	0.70
101-200	1.60	0.80
201-600	2.30	1.10
Above 600	3.85	2.00

Raigarh Nagar Nigam's Online Services

The Raigarh Nagar Nigam website has a provision for people to fill their property tax details online. One can visit the website to get tax details, as well.