Surguja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Surguja District has a population of 23.60 Lac (23,59,886) with 11.93 Lac (11,93,129) males and 11.67 Lac (11,66,757) females.The sex ratio in Surguja is 978, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Surguja District is 3.80 Lac (3,80,445) which is 16.12% of Surguja District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Surguja District is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Surguja District is listed as part of CHHATTISGARH State in INDIA.

23.60 Lac

Toatl Population

11.93 Lac

Male Population

11.67 Lac

Female Population

Surguja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Surguja District current estimated population is projected to be 28.12 Lac (28,12,239), indicating a 19.17% increased from Surguja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.93 Lac.

Surguja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Surguja District estimated population is projected to be 28.44 Lac (28,43,726), projecting a 20.5% increased from Surguja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.08 Lac.

Surguja Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Surguja District, with a total Hindu population of 21.26 Lac (21,26,195), accounting for 90.1% of the Surguja District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.76 Lac (10,75,966), and the Hindu female population is around 10.50 Lac (10,50,229).

Surguja Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Surguja District, with a total Christian population of 97.43 k (97,432), accounting for 4.13% of the Surguja District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 47.92 k (47,920), and the Christian female population is around 49.51 k (49,512).

Surguja Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu21,26,19590.1%
Christian97,4324.13%
Muslim81,4423.45%
Other religions and persuasions48,2952.05%
Religion not stated2,3090.1%
Sikh2,3030.1%
Buddhist1,2870.05%
Jain6230.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Surguja Urban Population

The Urban population of Surguja District is 2.43 Lac (2,42,921), with 1.25 Lac (1,25,221) being males and 1.18 Lac (1,17,700) being females, making up 10.29% of the Surguja total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Surguja Rural Population

The Rural population of Surguja District is 21.17 Lac (21,16,965), with 10.68 Lac (10,67,908) being males and 10.49 Lac (10,49,057) being females, making up 89.71% of the Surguja total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Surguja Literacy Rate

Surguja District has a literacy rate of 60.01% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Surguja District is 69.53 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Surguja District is 50.32 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Surguja District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.49%, while in the rural regions of Surguja District, it is around 57.07%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Surguja

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.01 69.53 50.32
Urban Area 84.49 90.08 78.58
Rural Area 57.07 67 46.99

Literacy Rate by Religion in Surguja

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 58.89 68.6 48.97
Christian 71.48 77.25 65.96
Muslim 75.85 84.91 66.41
Other religions and persuasions 56.57 66.51 46.56

Surguja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Surguja District is 1.16 Lac (1,15,652) with 58.28 k (58,281) males and 57.37 k (57,371) females, which is 4.9% of Surguja District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Surguja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Surguja District is 13.01 Lac (13,00,628) with 6.53 Lac (6,52,799) males and 6.48 Lac (6,47,829) females, which is 55.11% of Surguja District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 993 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Surguja

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 978
Urban Area 940
Rural Area 983

Sex Ratio by Religion in Surguja

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 977
Christian 1034
Muslim 961
Other religions and persuasions 986

Surguja Area & Households

The Total Area of Surguja District is 15,732 Square KM, with a population density of 150 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Surguja District are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Surguja District are 1,750.The Total Number of households in Surguja District are 5.26 Lac(5,26,049).

Surguja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Surguja District, there are about 11.56 Lac (11,55,807) workers, making up nearly 48.98% of the Surguja District total population. Out of these, around 6.50 Lac (6,49,888) are male workers, and about 5.06 Lac (5,05,919) are female workers.

Surguja - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Surguja district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,22,614, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 23,59,886 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1931. The growth rate of 28.71% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 20.28%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Surguja District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,22,614 to 23,59,886.
  • The year 1931 stands out with a growth rate of 28.71%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 3.23 Lac -- -- 1.64 Lac 1.59 Lac
1911 4.10 Lac 87.13 k 27.01 2.08 Lac 2.01 Lac
1921 3.81 Lac -29.06 k -7.09 1.94 Lac 1.86 Lac
1931 4.90 Lac 1.09 Lac 28.71 2.49 Lac 2.41 Lac
1941 5.57 Lac 66.60 k 13.59 2.85 Lac 2.71 Lac
1951 6.54 Lac 97.14 k 17.45 3.34 Lac 3.19 Lac
1961 8.05 Lac 1.51 Lac 23.15 4.07 Lac 3.98 Lac
1971 10.35 Lac 2.30 Lac 28.61 5.24 Lac 5.11 Lac
1981 12.49 Lac 2.13 Lac 20.61 6.33 Lac 6.16 Lac
1991 15.82 Lac 3.33 Lac 26.68 8.05 Lac 7.77 Lac
2001 19.72 Lac 3.90 Lac 24.67 10.00 Lac 9.72 Lac
2011 23.60 Lac 3.88 Lac 19.66 11.93 Lac 11.67 Lac

Historical Population of Surguja by Census Year 1901-2011

Surguja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 28.12 Lac (28,12,239) 19.17%
2025 28.44 Lac (28,43,726) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 28.73 Lac (28,72,925) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 29.00 Lac (29,00,476) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 29.28 Lac (29,28,119) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 29.56 Lac (29,55,762) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 29.83 Lac (29,83,313) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 30.09 Lac (30,09,400) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 30.34 Lac (30,34,297) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 30.59 Lac (30,59,285) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 30.84 Lac (30,84,182) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 31.09 Lac (31,09,078) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 31.34 Lac (31,34,067) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Surguja District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 31.34 Lac (31,34,067), with a male population of 15.80 Lac (15,80,459) and a female population of 15.54 Lac (15,53,555). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Surguja District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Surguja Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Surguja is 23.60 Lac (23,59,886).

The estimated population of Surguja in 2024 is approximately 28.12 Lac (28,12,239).

Hindu constitute 90.1% of Surguja population, amounting to approximately 21.26 Lac (21,26,195) people.

Christian constitute 4.13% of Surguja population, totaling around 97.43 k (97,432) people.

Hindu: 90.1%, Christian: 4.13%, Muslim: 3.45%, Other religions and persuasions: 2.05%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Sikh: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Jain: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Surguja is 1.16 Lac (4.9%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 13.01 Lac (55.11%).

In Surguja, 2.43 Lac (10.29%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 21.17 Lac (89.71%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Surguja is 60.01%, with male literacy at 69.53% and female literacy at 50.32%.

The sex ratio in Surguja is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Surguja population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.