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What is special about Raipur?
The bustling capital of Chhattisgarh, Raipur is known for its vibrant steel plants, over 200 steel mills, and a slew of coal and aluminium industries. Raipur is also home to many stunning lakes, ancient temples and terracotta industries.
What is the history of Raipur?
The newly constructed city was named after Brahmdeo Rai as ‘Raipur’. It was during his time in 1402 A.D. that Hajiraj Naik the temple of Hatkeshwar Mahadev was constructed in the banks of river Kharun. The decline of this dynasty’s rule came with the death of king Amarsingh Deo.
What is the new name of New Raipur?
The city is envisaged to accommodate about 560,000 people by phase III, i.e., within 2031 as per the Master Development Plan prepared by Naya Raipur Development Authority now Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority….
Naya Raipur | |
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Country | India |
State | Chhattisgarh |
District | Raipur |
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Is Chhattisgarh a safe place?
Based on my personal experience, I can confidently say – there is no reason for tourists to be scared of traveling to Chhattisgarh; it is as safe as any other State in the country. Chhattisgarh is actually safer than what people perceive it to be! In any case, no one is absolutely safe even at his/her home.
What type of city is Raipur?
info)) is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Raipur is also the administrative headquarters of Raipur district and Raipur division, and the largest city of the state….
Raipur | |
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District | Raipur |
Named for | Rai Brahma Deo |
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• Type | Municipal Corporation |
Who built Raipur Chhattisgarh?
Rai Brahma Deo
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The community was founded in the 14th century by Rai Brahma Deo of the Ratanpur dynasty. It served as headquarters of the former Chhattisgarh princely states division and was constituted a municipality in 1867.
When did Raipur become district?
Raipur being Geographically Located almost at the centre of the Chhattisgarh state, was made its capital. District Raipur Extends from latitude 21° 23″ to longitude 81° 65″. Area – District Raipur was divided into three parts in the year 1998 resulting in the formation of Mahasamund and Dhamtari districts.
Who designed Naya Raipur?
Planned with painstaking details by a team of architects and planners led by the redoubtable French architect Corbusier, Chandigarh inspired the building of two more planned capital cities – Bhubaneshwar and Gandhinagar.
What is the history of Rajkumar College Raipur?
The School functioned at Jabalpur till 1894 and thereafter, shifted to its present site at Raipur, making it a full- fledged school with boarding house facilities. The seeding being done, the sprouting was left in the hands of Rev. G.D. Oswell, who was the Principal of Rajkumar College, Raipur from 1894 to 1910.
Why Vivekananda Sarovar in Raipur is famous?
Being the oldest lake in Raipur. the Vivekananda Sarovar is also called the Budha Talaab. Legends say that Budha Dev was the revered deity of the Adivasis and this pond is dedicated to him. To create a modern appeal, the pond was renamed as Vivekananda Sarovar.
What is the energy education park at Raipur all about?
The energy education park at Raipur has been set up to create awareness and educate people in general about the various forms of renewable energy sources. This has been achieved through indoor and outdoor exhibits and through working models, interactive games and quizzes. For toddlers, there are solar operated toy-cars.
What is the energy education park set up by Chhattisgarh?
The energy education park set up by Chhattisgarh renewable energy development agency (creda) at Raipur is a park with a difference. It is a park on the theme of generation and usage of various forms of renewable energy sources, surrounded by beautiful garden with abundance of greenery, colorful flowers,…