Surguja Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Surguja district in Chhattisgarh.
Administrative Details of Surguja
Surguja comprises 1,750 villages, of which 1,746 are inhabited and 4 are uninhabited. There are 16 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,26,049, spread across 15,732 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,750(1,746 inhabited • 4 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 16 |
| Households | 5,26,049 |
| Total Area | 15,732 km² |
Surguja Urban & Rural Population
Surguja had 2,42,921 people in urban areas (10.3%) and 21,16,965 people in rural areas (89.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 21,16,965 | 89.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,42,921 | 10.3% |
| Total | 23,59,886 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Surguja
The total population comprises 11,93,129 males (50.6%) and 11,66,757 females (49.4%). The sex ratio is 978 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,67,908 | 1,25,221 | 11,93,129 |
| 👩 Female | 10,49,057 | 1,17,700 | 11,66,757 |
Literacy Rate in Surguja
The literacy rate is 50.34%. Male literacy stands at 58.22% while female literacy is 42.28%, indicating a gender gap of 15.94 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,87,941.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,96,287 | 98,399 | 6,94,686 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,12,111 | 81,144 | 4,93,255 |
| Total Literate | 10,08,398 | 1,79,543 | 11,87,941 |
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About Surguja Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Surguja in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 23,59,886 with a literacy rate of 50.34% and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Surguja district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.