Raipur district

Raipur district
District of Chhattisgarh
Clockwise from top-left: Swami Vivekananda Airport, Balakrishnaji Mandir in Champaran, Temples in Nawagaon, Roads of Raipur, Arang Bhand Dewal Temple
Location in Chhattisgarh
Coordinates (Raipur): 20°55′N 82°00′E / 20.917°N 82.000°E / 20.917; 82.000
Country	India
State	Chhattisgarh
Division	Raipur
Headquarters	Raipur
Area
• Total	2,891.98 km2 (1,116.60 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	2,160,876
• Density	750/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demographics
Average annual precipitation	1385 mm
Website	raipur.nic.in

Raipur district is a district in the Chhattisgarh state of India. Its administrative headquarters is the city of Raipur. The district is rich in mineral resources and there are many wildlife sanctuaries. With a population of 2 million, it is the most populous district of Chhattisgarh.