Bilaspur is a city in Bilaspur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh . Bilaspur is the administrative headquarters of Bilaspur District and Bilaspur Division. The Chhattisgarh High Court, located at Bodri, District Bilaspur has privileged it with the title 'Nyayadhani' Law Capital of the state. The Bilaspur High Court is the largest High Court of Asia. This city is the commercial center and business hub of North East Chhattisgarh region. It is also an important city for the Indian Railways, as it is the headquarters for South East Central Railway Zone and the Bilaspur Railway Division. Bilaspur is 3rd cleanest and 4th longest railway station in India. Bilaspur is also the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Limited. Many power plants including NTPC, Sipat are near Bilaspur.

Bilaspur is known for its aromatic rice variety named Doobraj rice, handloom woven colourful soft Kosa silk saris. Basic Tasar Silkworm Seed Organisation (BTSSO) www.btsso.org under the Central Silk Board, Government of India collects, executes the production and supply of nucleus and basic Tasar seed from surrounding areas.

Bilaspur has been selected as one of the 100 Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission.