Surajpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Surajpur Tehsil has a population of 2.32 Lac (2,32,411) with 1.17 Lac (1,17,485) males and 1.15 Lac (1,14,926) females.The sex ratio in Surajpur is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Surajpur Tehsil is 34.79 k (34,786) which is 14.97% of Surajpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Surajpur Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Surajpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Surguja District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

Surajpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Surajpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.77 Lac (2,76,961), indicating a 19.17% increased from Surajpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.37 Lac.

Surajpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Surajpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.80 Lac (2,80,062), projecting a 20.5% increased from Surajpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.39 Lac.

Surajpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Surajpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.18 Lac (2,17,636), accounting for 93.64% of the Surajpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,10,036), and the Hindu female population is around 1.08 Lac (1,07,600).

Surajpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Surajpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.14 k (8,142), accounting for 3.5% of the Surajpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.21 k (4,208), and the Muslim female population is around 3.93 k (3,934).

Surajpur Religion Wise Population

Surajpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Surajpur Tehsil is 42.52 k (42,515), with 21.99 k (21,990) being males and 20.53 k (20,525) being females, making up 18.29% of the Surajpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Surajpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Surajpur Tehsil is 1.90 Lac (1,89,896), with 95.50 k (95,495) being males and 94.40 k (94,401) being females, making up 81.71% of the Surajpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Surajpur Literacy Rate

Surajpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.41% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Surajpur Tehsil is 75.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Surajpur Tehsil is 55.58 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Surajpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.72%, while in the rural regions of Surajpur Tehsil, it is around 61.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Surajpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65.41	75.09	55.58
Urban Area	82.72	88.8	76.28
Rural Area	61.36	71.8	50.87

Literacy Rate by Religion in Surajpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	64.25	74.26	54.08
Muslim	81.41	87.78	74.54
Christian	86.08	88.57	83.83
Other religions and persuasions	65.66	72.04	60

Surajpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Surajpur Tehsil is 13.02 k (13,017) with 6.54 k (6,538) males and 6.48 k (6,479) females, which is 5.6% of Surajpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Surajpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Surajpur Tehsil is 74.15 k (74,148) with 37.15 k (37,150) males and 37.00 k (36,998) females, which is 31.9% of Surajpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Surajpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	979
Urban Area	934
Rural Area	989

Sex Ratio by Religion in Surajpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	978
Muslim	935
Christian	1074
Other religions and persuasions	1120

Surajpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Surajpur Tehsil is 744.75 Square KM, with a population density of 312 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Surajpur Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Surajpur Tehsil are 119.The Total Number of households in Surajpur Tehsil are 50.65 k(50,650).

Surajpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Surajpur Tehsil, there are about 97.33 k (97,328) workers, making up nearly 41.88% of the Surajpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.52 k (61,522) are male workers, and about 35.81 k (35,806) are female workers.

Surajpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Surajpur Census Frequently Asked Questions