Raigarh serves as an important educational center in eastern Chhattisgarh, exhibiting strong literacy metrics and housing reputed institutions.
* **Overall Literacy Rate:** Approximately 83.5% (as per the 2011 Census for the city proper), which is significantly higher than the state average. * **Male/Female Literacy:** Male literacy stands around 88%, while female literacy is approximately 78%. * **Prominent Higher Education:** * **O.P. Jindal University (OPJU):** Established by the Jindal Education and Welfare Society, it is highly regarded regionally for its engineering, management, and science programs. * **K.G. Arts and Science College:** One of the oldest and most prominent government-run colleges in the district. * **Kirodimal Institute of Technology (KIT):** Offers various degrees in engineering and technology. * **Schooling:** The city has a high density of both state-board Hindi medium schools and CBSE/ICSE affiliated English medium schools (e.g., O.P. Jindal School, Carmel Convent).