Bilaspur is a district of Chhattisgarh state. The Bilaspur city serves as the administrative headquarters of the district. The name of the district originated from Bilasa, a fisherwoman who founded it (according to legends). The district is bounded by Koriya district to the north, Anuppur district and Dindori District of Madhya Pradesh state to the west, Kawardha to the southwest, Durg and Raipur on the south and Korba and Janjgir-Champa on the east. The area covered by Bilaspur is 6377 sq. km. It is also known as the cultural capital of the state and also boosts various cultural and social events. The district is a thriving medical hub.

Bilaspur comprises 8 tehsils, being- Bilaspur, Pendra Road, Lormi, Kota, Mungeli, Takhatpur, Bilha and Masturi. The total number of villages in the district is 1635. The headquarters of the district is Bilaspur. It is the 2nd largest city in the state and the seat of the High Court of Chhattisgarh. It is called Nyaydhani (legal capital) of Chhattisgarh. Arpa is the River passing through the state, but very shallow in depth creating mayhem during rains. Bilaspur city is known as the "Dhan Ka Katora" which stands for Rice Bowl in Hindi. It is the 3rd largest city in the state with a population of 16,948,93 (agglomeration 330,291) (2001 census). It is located at a distance of 111 km (69 miles) north of the state capital of Raipur. Besides, Bilaspur is also the headquarters of the South East Central Railway that comprises the Bilaspur, Nagpur and Raipur divisions. This dolomite rich region is surrounded by lush green forests in the north and the coalmines of Hasdeo valley in the east. Bilaspur is well known for its aromatic Doobraj rice, handloom woven colorful Kosa silk saris, and chiefly for its varied, rich culture. A handful of temples have also made their presence felt

Naina Devi Temple, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Located on a hilltop, the prowess of Naina Devi temple can be viewed along with other temples to its side.

Shatalai (Temple of Baba Balak Nath Ji), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Shatalai Temple has an out of the ordinary story associated to its being built.

The Malhar series of Temples, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: The Malhar range of temples excavated can be called masterpieces in their own right, the ruins speaking for themselves.

Temple Cluster of Janjgir-Champa, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Janjgir-Champa has a varied list of temples to its credit, built majestically, under mysterious circumstances.

Kanthi Dewal Temple, Ratanpur, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Recently vivified by the ASI, Kanthi Dewal Temple houses quite an old lingam of Lord Shiva.

Mahamaya Devi Mandir, Ratanpur, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: A centuries old temple reminiscent of the Nagara architecutre, Mahamaya Devi Mandir has a strange idol enshrined in its sanctum sanctorum.

Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Ratanpur, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Housing a `rudra` (fierce) idol of Lord Shiva, the Kaal Bhairav Mandir is an extremely august shrine according to the devotees.

Mahamrityunjaya Panchmukhee Shiv Mandir, Ratanpur, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: With a wish fulfillment puja tagged to it, the Mahamrityunjaya Panchmukhee Shiv Mandir is built of red stone.