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Bastar Dussehra

Bastar Dussehra falls on Monday, 21 September 2026 across Surguja district and the rest of Chhattisgarh.

21 Sept
★ District of Chhattisgarh ★

Surguja

सरगुजा
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Area · — km²
Population · 23,59,886
Pincode range ·
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All 8 mandals

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Mandals
584
Villages
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Mandals of Surguja district

8 mandal centroids, sized by Census 2011 population. Tap a mandal to open its page.

People≤ 70k70k–79k79k–86k86k–111k> 111k largest: Lundra

Centroids from LGD/OSM. Not a survey map.

By population

Largest villages in Surguja district

  1. 1NarbadapurMainpat mandal6,516
  2. 2KotMainpat mandal4,409
  3. 3SoorSitapur mandal4,403
  4. 4DeogarhSitapur mandal4,370
  5. 5PetlaSitapur mandal3,848
  6. 6KatkaloMainpat mandal3,676
  7. 7UdariLundra mandal3,658
  8. 8PuhputraLakhanpur mandal3,454
  9. 9BatwahiLundra mandal3,379
  10. 10KerjuSitapur mandal3,372
Postal index

Pincodes in Surguja district

6 PIN codes across the district's villages. Open one for its village list, post office and nearby PINs.

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Surguja at a glance

Surguja is a district of Chhattisgarh with 8 tehsils, 439 gram panchayats and 584 revenue villages, administered from —. The population is 23,59,886 (Census 2011) across — km². The largest villages are Narbadapur (6,516 people, Mainpat), Kot (4,409 people, Mainpat), Soor (4,403 people, Sitapur). Pincodes in the district start with —.

About the district

Surguja — district of Chhattisgarh

Surguja is a district in Chhattisgarh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

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District at a glance

About Surguja

Rich mineral resources, forests, and tribal culture in central India.

District HQ
Ambikapur

Must-visit places in Surguja

hill

Mainpat

A scenic plateau region known for its cool climate and agricultural terraces.

  • waterfall
    Ramkund

    A picturesque waterfall and natural pool in forested areas near Ambikapur.

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Then & Now

Surguja district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,06,129
Census 2011 baseline
+18.7%
Population · 2026
8,38,138
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,61,969
Census 2011 baseline
+16.4%
Households · 2026
1,88,571
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 584 villages

Surguja district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,55,183Census 2011
Female population
3,50,946Census 2011
Sex ratio
988 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,61,969Census 2011
SC population
33,786Census 2011
ST population
4,53,365Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
8,38,138+18.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,88,571RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,71,728Census 2011
Cultivators
1,15,441Census 2011
Agri labourers
56,399Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
12,04,680 / 23,41,45751% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
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Notable places across Surguja district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
5 of 584 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 35
  • PHC· 15
  • Railway· 5
  • Temple· 4
  • Monument· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Surguja district.

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Browse by tehsil

All 8 mandals of Surguja

Click any tehsil to see its villages, posts, and local services.

584 villages · 439 GPs
Sorted alphabetically
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Most active

Top villages in Surguja

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Surguja

How many tehsils and villages are in Surguja district?

Surguja district has 8 tehsils and 584 revenue villages across 439 gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh.

Which agro-climatic zone is Surguja district in?

Chhattisgarh lies in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) under the ICAR classification, which sets the cropping pattern and rainfall regime for Surguja district.

Where is the headquarters of Surguja district?

The district headquarters of Surguja is —.

What is the pincode of Surguja district?

Surguja district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Surguja may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Surguja fall under?

Surguja district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Surguja district?

Surguja district had a population of 23,59,886 per the 2011 Census, across 584 villages.

When was Surguja district formed?

Surguja district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Surguja district?

Major rivers in Surguja district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Surguja

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(6 nearest)
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