While Bhilai proper has less than 700 thousand residents, the metropolitan area just tops a million(1), making it Chhattisgarh's largest, even though the city proper ranks second in the state. It is located in the Seonath drainage area along a railroad. It is best known for its large steel plant.
(1) 2007 and 2008 estimates in www.world-gazetteer.com, accessed 2/5/2007 and 3/4/2008.