Raj Bhavan, Raipur

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Raj Bhavan
Raj Bhavan, Raipur
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Coordinates 21°14′32″N81°38′43″E / 21.242307°N 81.645209°E / 21.242307; 81.645209
Owner Government of Chhattisgarh

Raj Bhavan (translation: Government House) is the official residence of the governor of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the capital city of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. [1]

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  1. "Chhattisgarh to shift its secretariat to new capital, Naya Raipur". dna. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2016.

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  1. https://rajbhavancg.gov.in/ [ bare URL ]