GST State Code 22 — Chhattisgarh
GST state code 22 is the code for Chhattisgarh. Any GSTIN beginning with “22” was issued to a business registered in Chhattisgarh under the Goods and Services Tax.
Where the code sits inside a GSTIN
A GSTIN is exactly 15 characters. The first two digits are the state code — 22 for Chhattisgarh. Characters 3 to 12 are the PAN of the registered business, character 13 counts that PAN's registrations within the state (1–9, then A–Z), character 14 is the letter “Z” by default, and character 15 is a check digit computed from the first fourteen.
Worked example (fictitious PAN, valid structure and check digit):
22ABCDE1234F1ZA
Here 22ABCDE1234F1ZA reads as: registered in Chhattisgarh, PAN ABCDE1234F, first registration for that PAN in the state, with a mathematically valid check digit. Do not invoice against example numbers — always verify the real GSTIN first.
GST administration in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh, capital Raipur (with the planned capital Nava Raipur), is administered through the Raipur Commissionerate under the CBIC Bhopal zone. India's largest coal and sponge-iron belt shapes its GST base: mining contractors, steel and power plants around Raipur, Bhilai and Korba, and rice millers serving the state's paddy procurement economy.
Verify a Chhattisgarh GST number
All GST state codes
| Code | State / Union Territory |
|---|---|
| 01 | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 02 | Himachal Pradesh |
| 03 | Punjab |
| 04 | Chandigarh |
| 05 | Uttarakhand |
| 06 | Haryana |
| 07 | Delhi |
| 08 | Rajasthan |
| 09 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 10 | Bihar |
| 11 | Sikkim |
| 12 | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 13 | Nagaland |
| 14 | Manipur |
| 15 | Mizoram |
| 16 | Tripura |
| 17 | Meghalaya |
| 18 | Assam |
| 19 | West Bengal |
| 20 | Jharkhand |
| 21 | Odisha |
| 22 | Chhattisgarh |
| 23 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 24 | Gujarat |
| 26 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| 27 | Maharashtra |
| 29 | Karnataka |
| 30 | Goa |
| 31 | Lakshadweep |
| 32 | Kerala |
| 33 | Tamil Nadu |
| 34 | Puducherry |
| 35 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 36 | Telangana |
| 37 | Andhra Pradesh |
| 38 | Ladakh |
| 97 | Other Territory |
| 99 | Centre Jurisdiction |
Frequently asked questions
Which state has GST state code 22?
GST state code 22 belongs to Chhattisgarh. Every GSTIN issued to a business registered in Chhattisgarh begins with the digits 22.
Where does the state code appear in a Chhattisgarh GSTIN?
The state code is always the first two characters of the 15-character GSTIN. If a GSTIN starts with 22, the registration was issued in Chhattisgarh. Characters 3–12 are the PAN of the business, character 13 is the entity number, character 14 is always “Z”, and character 15 is a checksum.
Is the GST state code the same as the state's vehicle or census code?
No. GST state codes follow the Indian Census 2011 numbering adopted by GSTN, which is different from RTO vehicle registration codes. Always use the two-digit GST code when filing returns or raising invoices.
What does it mean if my supplier's GSTIN does not start with 22 but they claim to operate from Chhattisgarh?
It usually means the supplier is registered in a different state and supplies to Chhattisgarh inter-state (IGST applies instead of CGST+SGST). If they invoice you claiming local registration with a mismatched state code, verify the GSTIN before paying — the place of supply affects your input tax credit.
Can one business have more than one GSTIN in Chhattisgarh?
Yes. A business with multiple verticals or units in Chhattisgarh can hold multiple GSTINs, all starting with 22 and sharing the same PAN — only the 13th character (entity number) differs. Search by PAN on GST Search to see every registration held by one PAN.