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How are Raipur and Bilaspur connected to the rest of India by transportation?

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Indravati River: Chitrakot Waterfall — Chhattisgarh Chitrakot Waterfall on the Indravati River, near Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India.

Raipur and Bilaspur are well-integrated into India’s transportation network through a combination of road, rail, and air infrastructure.1

Rail and Road Connectivity

Both cities serve as vital hubs within the state's transportation system. Chhattisgarh is traversed by several national and state highways, and its larger cities, including Raipur and Bilaspur, function as important railway junctions. Bilaspur is specifically noted as a major rail junction that maintains extensive workshops. Raipur’s rail connectivity links the city directly to Vizianagaram and the Vishakhapatnam port in Andhra Pradesh.123

Air Travel

Commercial air travel further connects these cities to the rest of the country, as both Raipur and Bilaspur are served by airports.1