Surguja
District in CHHATTISGARH
Surguja District of CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 23,59,886 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,93,129 are males while 11,66,757 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 23,59,886
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 50.34%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 978
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Surguja has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.12% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 962 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 978.
Total Children
3,80,445
16.12% of population
Boys
1,93,952
51.0%
Girls
1,86,493
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
962
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Surguja stands at 978 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 69.53% while female literacy is at 50.32%, showing a gender gap of 19.21%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.90% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 55.11% of total population in Surguja.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 23,59,886, 11,55,807 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 48.98% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 53.87% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 46.13% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,22,589
- Marginal Workers
- 5,33,218
- Non-Workers
- 12,04,079
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 11,93,129 males (50.6%) and 11,66,757 females (49.4%) out of 23,59,886 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,87,941 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 69.53%, Female 50.32%, Overall %. Gender gap is 19.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Surguja district in CHHATTISGARH?
Surguja district in CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 23,59,886 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,93,129 males and 11,66,757 females.
What is the literacy rate of Surguja district?
The overall literacy rate of Surguja district is N/A%. Male literacy is 69.53% and female literacy is 50.32%.
What is the sex ratio in Surguja district?
The sex ratio in Surguja district is 978 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Surguja district?
Surguja district has 3,80,445 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,93,952 are boys and 1,86,493 are girls. The child sex ratio is 962 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Surguja district?
Out of the total population of 23,59,886, 11,55,807 people (49.0%) are engaged in work activities in Surguja district.