Surguja
Surguja is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. Total area of Surguja is 15,732 km² including 15,577.68 km² rural area and 154.32 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Surguja has a population of 23,59,886 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,42,921 while rural population is 21,16,965. Surguja has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 150 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,26,049 houses in the district, including 49,582 urban houses and 4,76,467 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,746 villages in surguja district.
The Surguja district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit 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 |
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 |