Surguja
Surguja is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Surguja district is 15,732 km², which includes 15,577.68 km² of rural area and 154.32 km² of urban area. There are about 1,746 villages in Surguja district.
For administrative convenience, Surguja district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Oudgi is the largest tehsil in surguja district covering area of 1614.81 km² while Batouli is the smallest tehsil in surguja district covering area of 377.01 km². Ambikapur is the most populous whereas Premnagar is the least populous tehsil in surguja district. There are 19 tehsils in Surguja district. Here is the list of all Surguja Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Surguja District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambikapur | 733 | 2,79,717 |
| 2 | Balrampur | 1,240 | 1,10,409 |
| 3 | Batouli | 377 | 70,244 |
| 4 | Bhaiyathan | 727 | 1,31,216 |
| 5 | Lakhanpur | 672 | 1,18,969 |
| 6 | Lundra | 587 | 1,19,800 |
| 7 | Mainpat | 407 | 76,573 |
| 8 | Oudgi | 1,615 | 87,603 |
| 9 | Pratappur | 1,359 | 1,50,783 |
| 10 | Premnagar | 576 | 64,797 |
| 11 | Rajpur | 749 | 1,09,022 |
| 12 | Ramanujganj | 1,134 | 1,68,066 |
| 13 | Ramanujnagar | 436 | 1,22,233 |
| 14 | Samri | 1,303 | 1,09,932 |
| 15 | Shankargarh | 532 | 72,088 |
| 16 | Sitapur | 523 | 96,131 |
| 17 | Surajpur | 745 | 2,32,411 |
| 18 | Udaypur | 712 | 78,918 |
| 19 | Wadrafnagar | 1,308 | 1,60,974 |
Population of Surguja District
The population of Surguja offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Surguja, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,59,886 | 21,16,965 | 2,42,921 |
| Total Male Population | 11,93,129 | 10,67,908 | 1,25,221 |
| Total Female Population | 11,66,757 | 10,49,057 | 1,17,700 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,80,445 | 3,50,022 | 30,423 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,93,952 | 1,77,966 | 15,986 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,86,493 | 1,72,056 | 14,437 |
| Literate Population | 11,87,941 | 10,08,398 | 1,79,543 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,94,686 | 5,96,287 | 98,399 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,93,255 | 4,12,111 | 81,144 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,71,945 | 11,08,567 | 63,378 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,98,443 | 4,71,621 | 26,822 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,73,502 | 6,36,946 | 36,556 |
| Households | 5,26,049 | 4,76,467 | 49,582 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Surguja district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Surguja district is 23,59,886, including 11,93,129 males and 11,66,757 females. In rural areas, it is 21,16,965, including 10,67,908 males and 10,49,057 females. In urban areas, it is 2,42,921, including 1,25,221 males and 1,17,700 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Surguja district is 3,80,445, including 1,93,952 boys and 1,86,493 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,50,022, including 1,77,966 boys and 1,72,056 girls. In urban areas, it is 30,423, including 15,986 boys and 14,437 girls.
- Literate population in Surguja district is around 11,87,941, including 6,94,686 males and 4,93,255 females. In rural areas, it is 10,08,398, including 5,96,287 males and 4,12,111 females. In urban areas, it is 1,79,543, including 98,399 males and 81,144 females.
- Illiterate population in Surguja district is about 11,71,945, including 4,98,443 males and 6,73,502 females. In rural areas, it is 11,08,567, including 4,71,621 males and 6,36,946 females. In urban areas, it is 63,378, including 26,822 males and 36,556 females.
- There are about 5,26,049 households in Surguja district, including 4,76,467 in rural areas and 49,582 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Surguja. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,15,652 | 1,03,230 | 12,422 |
| SC Male Population | 58,281 | 51,880 | 6,401 |
| SC Female Population | 57,371 | 51,350 | 6,021 |
| Total ST Population | 13,00,628 | 12,48,135 | 52,493 |
| ST Male Population | 6,52,799 | 6,26,923 | 25,876 |
| ST Female Population | 6,47,829 | 6,21,212 | 26,617 |
| Population Density | 150 / km² | 136 / km² | 1,574 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Surguja district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Surguja district is approximately 1,15,652, including 58,281 males and 57,371 females. In rural areas, it is 1,03,230, including 51,880 males and 51,350 females. In urban areas, it is 12,422, including 6,401 males and 6,021 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Surguja district is about 13,00,628, including 6,52,799 males and 6,47,829 females. In rural areas, it is 12,48,135, including 6,26,923 males and 6,21,212 females. In urban areas, it is 52,493, including 25,876 males and 26,617 females.
- Overall population density of Surguja district is around 150 people per km². Rural areas have about 136 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,574 people per km².