Surajpur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Surajpur Population 2026
65,646 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
60,791
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of -8.04% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 15.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 938
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 17,945
Girls 16,841
Literacy Gap
16.2% Diff Male Literacy 63.6%
Female Literacy 47.4%
SC Population
13,017
5.6% of total
ST Population
74,148
31.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 50,461
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 46,867
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 25.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 34.8%
Agricultural Laborers 38.4%
Household Industries 1.1%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,37,615 | 2,32,411 | -56.77% |
| Literacy Rate | 48.06% | 55.62% | +7.6% |
| Sex Ratio | 974 | 978 | +4 |
Decadal Growth Rate
-56.77%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
-8.04%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Surajpur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Surajpur in 2026 is 66,106. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of -8.04%.
What is the literacy rate of Surajpur? ▼
The literacy rate of Surajpur is 55.62% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Surajpur? ▼
The sex ratio of Surajpur is 978 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Surajpur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Surajpur in 2027 is 60,791. This projection is based on the -8.04% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Surajpur population changed since 2001? ▼
Surajpur population grew from 5,37,615 in 2001 to 2,32,411 in 2011, a decadal growth of -56.77%. The annual compound growth rate was -8.04%.
What was the population of Surajpur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Surajpur had a total population of 2,32,411. This comprised 1,17,485 males and 1,14,926 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Surguja District
#2 of 19
By population size
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Rank in Chhattisgarh
#23 of 132
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Surajpur | Surguja Avg | Chhattisgarh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 55.62% | 48.87% ↑ 6.8%
| 56.73% ↓ 1.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 978 | 981 ↓ 3 | 999 ↓ 21 |
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