Raipur Monsoon: What It Means for Steel Industry and Rice Trade
Everything live for Raipur, in one place.
Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Patchy rain nearby expected through the day.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Raipur: 60/100 (Fair)
Rank #121 of 261 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Raipur's AQI of 394 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 0.5 more - leaving 60/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 1 Sep 2026, 6:31pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Raipur Today: 306 (Very Poor)
Down 88 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Raipur's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 10:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~309 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Raipur Today: 23°C, Patchy rain nearby
90% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~8 min
⛽ Raipur Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹108.06 and ₹101.32
Petrol down ₹0.24 yesterday
🕉 Raipur Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:17 AM · Sunset 7:01 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:51 PM-5:27 PM
🏦 Raipur Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in Chhattisgarh are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 2 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Raipur Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Chhattisgarh right now.
📍 Compare Raipur with Nearby Cities
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🌾 Live Raipur Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Raipur has reported recently. See Chhattisgarh mandi prices → More on Chhattisgarh →
📮 Raipur PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
674 post offices across 51 PIN codes in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Showing 391–420 of 674 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lingagiri B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494447 | BO | Delivery |
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Lingapur B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494446 | BO | Delivery |
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Lohandiguda S.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494010 | PO | Delivery |
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Machali B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494347 | BO | Delivery |
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Madded S.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494448 | PO | Delivery |
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Madhi BO Raipur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
493116 | BO | Delivery |
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Madhota B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494223 | BO | Delivery |
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Madpal B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494001 | BO | Delivery |
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Mahud B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494337 | BO | Delivery |
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Mailbeda B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494222 | BO | Delivery |
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Makdisingrai B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494334 | BO | Delivery |
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Malajkudum Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494334 | BO | Delivery |
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Malempenta B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494447 | BO | Delivery |
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Malgaon B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494221 | BO | Delivery |
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Mallepalli B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494447 | BO | Delivery |
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Mana Basti SO Raipur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
492016 | PO | Delivery |
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Mana Camp SO Raipur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
492015 | PO | Delivery |
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Mandhar BO Raipur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
493111 | BO | Delivery |
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Mandhar Cement Factory SO Raipur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
493111 | PO | Delivery |
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Mandir Hasod SO Raipur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
492101 | PO | Delivery |
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Mandoki Khargaon B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494347 | BO | Delivery |
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Mandri BO Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494334 | BO | Delivery |
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Mangnar B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494222 | BO | Delivery |
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Manikchouri BO Raipur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
493661 | BO | Delivery |
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MANKELI B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494444 | BO | Delivery |
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Manohara BO Raipur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
493116 | BO | Delivery |
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Manpur B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494334 | BO | Delivery |
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Mantralaya Raipur SO Raipur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
492002 | PO | Delivery |
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Maraiguda B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494114 | BO | Delivery |
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Marangpuri B.O Bastar Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
494347 | BO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
🌐 Recent Earthquakes Near Raipur
Latest: M2.8 near 119km E of Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India (18 Aug 2026, 8:39 PM)
- M2.8 · 119km E of Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India18 Aug 2026, 8:39 PM
How is Raipur's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Raipur is CO. Raipur's current AQI of 306 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Raipur's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Raipur is at Very Poor today (AQI 306). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Raipur?
Petrol is ₹108.06/L, diesel ₹101.32/L, for Raipur. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Raipur's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Raipur's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Raipur today?
Yes - banks in Chhattisgarh are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Raipur today?
Rahu Kalam in Raipur today runs from 3:51 PM to 5:27 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Raipur's Weather and AQI?
Raipur, Chhattisgarh's capital, sits at the center of one of India's major steel and sponge-iron production clusters, alongside a role as a significant rice-trading hub for the surrounding paddy belt. Heavy industry and agricultural trade give Raipur a genuinely mixed weather-sensitivity profile, from factory logistics to harvest timing.
Steel Industry and Rice Trade Impact
Steel and sponge-iron plants around Raipur run large outdoor raw-material and shipping operations that monsoon disruption affects directly, while rice trading follows the same monsoon-timed sowing and harvest cycle common across central India's paddy belt. Track Raipur weather for industrial logistics planning around the monsoon.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Raipur's most comfortable months.
Mar-Jun: Extreme Heat - Highs regularly exceed 43°C.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - The main paddy-growing season; check Raipur AQI, which industrial activity keeps elevated year-round.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Chhattisgarh weather and AQI for how Raipur compares with other cities in the state.