Raigarh is famous for its 'kosa' or tasar (a kind of fine silk created by the silk worm feeding on mulberry fruit). Most of the public buildings in raigarh have been made by seth kirodimal and afterwards been made a part of a charitable trust. district government hospital, mahatma gandhi eye hospital, kirodimal polytechnic college, kirodimal degree college and many more important buildings in raigarh are a contribution by seth kirodimal to the general public of raigarh. It is also on the industrial map, with the world's second largest and India's largest sponge iron plants and 62 industries surrounding this hill city. It has transformed into a growing industrial hub for the steel market. Just 8 km from Raigarh city is the world's largest sponge iron and steel plant owned by Jindal Steel and Power Limited and at a distance of 20 km from the city is the Monnet Ispat & Energy Ltd. . Raigarh is an old city and the market place is congested with narrow and curving roads. Now the situations are changing drastically. It has become an industrial hub. More than 50 sponge iron plants have already been started in the vicinity of Raigarh and various industries are looking forward for opportunities. The new Raigarh consists of various shopping complex, broad four-lane roads, star hotels and much more.
Apart from these mainstream attractions, 'Dhokra Casting' or 'Bell Metal Casting' is world acclaimed art form of Raigarh. Based in the village of Ektal, the bell metal structures are famous for their aesthetic value.
Tendu patta collection is one of major source of economy for villagers, Raigarh District is one of major producer of rice
