The Bilaspur city is around 400 years old and the name "Bilaspur" has
been originated from the Fisher-woman named "Bilasa". Bilaspur district is situated in eastern part of Chhattisgarh and fall within the latitude 21'47" to 23'8" and longitude 81'14" to 83'15”.
Bilaspur district is surrounded by Koriya district in north, Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh in south, Raipur district in east and Korba, Janjgir -Champa district in the west.
Bilaspur district is not only famous in Chhattisgarh but in India due to its unique characteristics like rice quality, Kosa industry and its cultural background. Bilaspur district has a major contribution in the naming Chhattisgarh region as "Dhan Ka Katora.
Bilaspur district is divided into three districts namely new Bilaspur, Korba and Jangir-Champa district.
Rivers
Major rivers which surrounds Bilaspur district are Agaar, Maniyaar and Arpa .
Attractions
Ratanpur, Mallhar, Talagram, Kuthaghat, Belpan, Khadia Dam, Kabir
Facts & Figures
| Area | 6,377 Sq. K.M. |
| Latitude | 21'47" to 23'8" N |
| Longitude | 81'14" to 83'15" E |
| Population (2001) | 1,993,042 |
| Males | 1,009,007 |
| Females | 984,035 |
| Population Density | 266 Per Sq. K.M |
| LiteracyRate | 52.91% |
| No. ofTehsil | 08 |
| No. of Villages | 1635 |
| Average rainfall | 1220mm. |
| STD Code | 07752 |