Raigarh (रायगढ़) is a district in eastern Chhattisgarh, India, bordering Odisha. Its administrative headquarters is Raigarh city. The district is known for steelmaking, coal resources and power generation, alongside farming and a strong tradition of classical music and dance. Its landscape includes cultivated plains, wooded areas and river valleys.
Residents include diverse tribal communities, and Chhattisgarhi and Hindi are widely spoken. Agriculture, industry, trade and services support livelihoods. Raigarh’s cultural identity is closely associated with the Raigarh gharana of Kathak and the legacy of Raja Chakradhar Singh. The Chakradhar Samaroh celebrates classical performing arts. Raigarh city’s historic palace and temples are local landmarks.
Common civic concerns include industrial air and water pollution, mining impacts, road safety and heavy freight traffic. Residents also care about reliable drinking water, sanitation, healthcare, education and access to jobs. Balancing industrial growth with agricultural livelihoods, forest protection and the needs of rural communities remains an important public issue.