Surguja
Surguja is a district and city located in Chhattisgarh State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Surguja district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Surguja District overview
Surguja is Town in Chhattisgarh serves as administrative headquarter of Surguja district. Total area of Surguja District is 15,732 km² including 15,578 km² rural area and 154 km² urban area. There are 19 Tehsils part of Surguja District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Surguja District, Surguja has 1750 villages.
Oudgi is the largest tehsil in Surguja district by area covering 1614.81 km2 and Batouli is the smallest tehsil in Surguja district by area covering 377.011 km2. Ambikapur is the largest tehsil by population while Premnagar is the smallest tehsil by population in Surguja district.
Population of Surguja District
As of the 2011 census, Surguja district has a population of approximately 2,359,886 peoples which is divided into urban population of 242,921 and rular population of 2,116,965. The population density in Surguja region is about 150.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,193,129 | 1,166,757 | 2,359,886 |
| Rural | 1,067,908 | 1,049,057 | 2,116,965 |
| Urban | 125,221 | 117,700 | 242,921 |
Households of Surguja District
There are about 526,049 houses in the district, including 49,582 urban houses and 476,467 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.49 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 526,049 |
| Rural | 476,467 |
| Urban | 49,582 |
List Of Tehsil in Surguja District
Surguja district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 19 tehsils in Surguja district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Surguja:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ambikapur | 732.5 | 279,717 |
| Balrampur | 1,240.1 | 110,409 |
| Batouli | 377.0 | 70,244 |
| Bhaiyathan | 726.5 | 131,216 |
| Lakhanpur | 671.6 | 118,969 |
| Lundra | 587.4 | 119,800 |
| Mainpat | 406.6 | 76,573 |
| Oudgi | 1,614.8 | 87,603 |
| Pratappur | 1,358.5 | 150,783 |
| Premnagar | 576.2 | 64,797 |
| Rajpur | 748.9 | 109,022 |
| Ramanujganj | 1,134.1 | 168,066 |
| Ramanujnagar | 435.7 | 122,233 |
| Samri | 1,302.8 | 109,932 |
| Shankargarh | 531.6 | 72,088 |
| Sitapur | 523.3 | 96,131 |
| Surajpur | 744.8 | 232,411 |
| Udaypur | 711.7 | 78,918 |
| Wadrafnagar | 1,307.7 | 160,974 |
Frequently Asked Question About Surguja District
How many villages are there in Surguja district ?
There are 1750 villages in the Surguja district.
What is the population of Surguja district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Surguja district is 2,359,886
How many town or city are there in Surguja district ?
There are 16 town or city in the Surguja district.
How many Tehsil in Surguja district ?
There are 19 Tehsil in Surguja district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Surguja district
Oudgi is the largest Tehsil in Surguja district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Surguja district ?
Batouli is the smallest Tehsil in Surguja district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Surguja district ?
Ambikapur is the most populated Tehsil in Surguja district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Surguja district ?
Premnagar is the most least populated Tehsil in Surguja district.