Population 2011
2,55,45,198
Area
1,35,192 km²
Primary capital
Raipur
Budget 2026-27
₹1,84,300 Cr
Formed
1 November 2000
General Info
Type
State
ISO code
IN-CG
Vehicle code
CG
Website
cgstate.gov.inHigh court
Chhattisgarh High Court
Languages
HindiChhattisgarhi
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
11
General 6SC 1ST 4
Rajya Sabha seats
5
Lower house
Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly
90 seats
Legislature structure
Unicameral
Current Officeholders
Elections
Recent election results
Latest Budget
Chhattisgarh Budget 2026-27
Total budget
₹1,84,300 Cr
Net expenditure
₹1,72,000 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹26,500 Cr
14.4% of total
Fiscal deficit
₹28,900 Cr
4.1% of GSDP
Debt / GSDP
21.4%
₹1,51,844 Cr outstanding debt
Chhattisgarh Budget 2026-27 figures are recorded from PRS state budget analysis. PRS reports net expenditure excluding debt repayment separately where available.
Tourism · calendar year 2024
Tourist visits in Chhattisgarh
Reported visit events from the State/UT tourism department—not unique visitors. One person or trip can generate more than one visit.
Domestic tourist visits
3,14,87,900
Domestic rank
#15 of 36
Foreign tourist visits
3,485
Foreign rank
#32 of 36
Centre-state finances
Tax devolution to Chhattisgarh
Latest dated advance instalment and FY 2026-27 Budget Estimate. The instalment is part of the annual flow, not an additional annual entitlement.
Advance released 1 Aug 2026
₹3,602 Cr
Share of latest release
3.3%
FC-16 horizontal share
3.3%
FY 2026-27 Budget Estimate
₹50,427.45 Cr
Population
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,55,45,198 | Census 2011 census |
On central government indices
- Fiscal Health IndexNITI Aayog6 / 18 · Major States
- India Justice ReportTata Trusts and partner organisationsIndependent6 / 18 · Large and Mid-sized States
- Logistics Ease Across Different StatesDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal TradeHigh Performers · Landlocked States
- Export Preparedness IndexNITI Aayog16 / 36
- States' Startup RankingDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal TradeEmerging Startup Ecosystems · Category A
- India Innovation IndexNITI Aayog17 / 17 · Major States
- SDG India IndexNITI Aayog23 / 36
- National Multidimensional Poverty IndexNITI Aayog30 / 36
- Performance Grading Index 2.0Department of School Education and LiteracyAkanshi-1
- State Energy Efficiency IndexBureau of Energy EfficiencyAspirant
- National Energy Trilemma IndexWorld Energy Council IndiaIndependent24 / 28 · States
- India Electric Mobility IndexNITI AayogAspirant
Sources11
- Know India: Chhattisgarhknowindia.india.gov.inPublisher page
- Chhattisgarh Official Language Amendment Act, 2007policycommons.netPublisher page
- State governments of India: legislature sizesen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
- Election Commission of India - Rajya Sabha seatseci.gov.inPublisher page
- Election Results of Indiaelectionresults.infoPublisher page
- Chhattisgarh Assembly 2023 turnout sourceeci.gov.inPublisher page