Prominent personalities

* **Maharaja Chakradhar Singh (1905–1947):** Former ruler of the princely state of Raigarh, a legendary patron of Indian classical music and dance, and the founder of the Raigarh Gharana of Kathak. * **Surendra Kumar Singh:** An Indian politician from the Indian National Congress, heavily involved in the political landscape of Chhattisgarh and the royal family of Raigarh. * **Pushpa Devi Singh:** A prominent politician and a former Member of Parliament representing the Raigarh constituency. * **Naveen Jindal:** While not born in Raigarh, this prominent industrialist and politician is deeply connected to the city as the Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited, fundamentally shaping the city's modern economy.