Demographic data table of Surguja

  • The population of Surguja district is 23.60 Lakh, with a male population of 11.93 Lakh and a female population of 11.67 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Surguja is 978/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 60.01%, which is lower than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 23.60 L 11.93 L 11.67 L

Population of Surguja out of Chhattisgarh

Surguja
Chhattisgarh

Population of Surguja out of Chhattisgarh

Facts
  • Total population of Surguja is 23,59,886.
  • Surguja is the 4th most populated district in Chhattisgarh.
  • 9.24% of the total population of Chhattisgarh lives in Surguja.
  • Chhattisgarh's total population is 2.55 Crore.

Male population: 11,93,129

Percentage:

Female population: 11,66,757

Percentage:
Rural Population 21.17 L 10.68 L 10.49 L

Population of Surguja out of Chhattisgarh

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Surguja out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Surguja is 21,16,965.
  • 89.71% of the total population of Surguja lives in rural area.
  • 76.76% of the total population of Chhattisgarh lives in rural area.
  • Chhattisgarh's rural population is 1.96 Crore.

Rural male population: 10,67,908

Percentage:

Rural female population: 10,49,057

Percentage:
Urban Population 2.43 L 1.25 L 1.18 L

Population of Surguja out of Chhattisgarh

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Surguja out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Surguja is 2,42,921.
  • 10.29% of the total population of Surguja lives in urban area.
  • 23.24% of the total population of Chhattisgarh lives in urban area.
  • Chhattisgarh's urban population is 59.37 Lakh.

Male population: 1,25,221

Percentage:

Female population: 1,17,700

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 978 50.56% 49.44%
Sex ratio graph of Surguja
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Surguja is 978/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Surguja stands at 15th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
  • Surguja's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh.
  • Surguja's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
991

Chhattisgarh

978

Surguja

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 982 50.45% 49.55%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Surguja
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Surguja is 982/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Surguja stands at 17th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Surguja's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh.
    • Surguja's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    1001

    Chhattisgarh

    982

    Surguja

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 940 51.55% 48.45%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Surguja
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Surguja is 940/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Surguja stands at 13th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Surguja's urban sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh.
    • Surguja's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    956

    Chhattisgarh

    940

    Surguja

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 60.01% 69.53% 50.32%
    Literacy rate graph of Surguja
    Chhattisgarh's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Surguja is 60.01% which ranks at 14th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Surguja's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh (70.28%)
    • Surguja's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 69.53% and 50.32% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 57.07% 67% 46.99%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Surguja
    Chhattisgarh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Surguja is 57.07% which ranks at 14th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Surguja's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh (65.99%)
    • Surguja's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 67% and 46.99% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 84.49% 90.08% 78.58%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Surguja
    Chhattisgarh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Surguja is 84.49% which ranks at 5th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Surguja's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh (84.05%)
    • Surguja's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 90.08% and 78.58% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 3.80 L 1.94 L 1.86 L

    Children population out of the total population of Surguja

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Surguja

    Facts
    • Out of 23.60 Lakh people of Surguja, 3,80,445 are children.
    • With 16.12%, Surguja stands at 4th rank out of 18 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Surguja is 11.93 Lakh out of which 1.94 Lakh or 16.26% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Surguja is 11.67 Lakh out of which 1.86 Lakh or 15.98% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,93,952

    Female children: 1,86,493

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 3.50 L 1.78 L 1.72 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Surguja

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Surguja

    Facts
    • Out of 21.17 Lakh rural people of Surguja, 3,50,022 are children.
    • With 16.53%, Surguja stands at 4th rank out of 18 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Surguja is 11.93 Lakh out of which 1.78 Lakh or 16.66% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Surguja is 11.67 Lakh out of which 1.72 Lakh or 16.4% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,77,966

    Female children: 1,72,056

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 30,423 15,986 14,437

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Surguja

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Surguja

    Facts
    • Out of 23.60 Lakh urban people of Surguja, 30,423 are children.
    • With 12.52%, Surguja stands at 11th rank out of 18 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Surguja is 11.93 Lakh out of which 15,986 or 12.77% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Surguja is 11.67 Lakh out of which 14,437 or 12.27% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 15,986

    Female children: 14,437

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Surguja

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 90.1% Muslim 3.45%
    Sikh 0.1% Christian 4.13%
    Buddhism 0.05% Jainism 0.03%
    Others 2.05% NA 0.1%
    Worker Ratio 48.98% 54.47% 43.36%
    Worker population ratio graph of Surguja
    Worker population ratio: 48.98%
    Worker population ratio rank: 11th/18
    Facts
    • Surguja's worker population ratio(WPR) is 48.98%; in other words, 48.98% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Surguja is higher than the WPR of Chhattisgarh and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Surguja is 54.47% while female WPR is 43.36%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 51% 55.19% 46.73%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Surguja
    Rural worker population ratio: 51%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 12th/18
    Facts
    • Surguja's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 51%; in other words, 51% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Surguja is lower than the rural WPR of Chhattisgarh and higher than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Surguja is 55.19% while female WPR is 46.73%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 31.35% 48.32% 13.3%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Surguja
    Urban worker population ratio: 31.35%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 17th/18
    Facts
    • Surguja's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 31.35%; in other words, 31.35% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Surguja is lower than the urban WPR of Chhattisgarh and lower than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Surguja is 48.32% while female WPR is 13.3%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 5.26 L -- --
    Rural household 4.76 L -- --
    Urban household 49,582 -- --
    Scheduled castes 1.16 L 58,281 57,371
    Rural SC 1.03 L 51,880 51,350
    Urban SC 12,422 6,401 6,021
    Scheduled Tribes 13.01 L 6.53 L 6.48 L
    Rural ST 12.48 L 6.27 L 6.21 L
    Urban ST 52,493 25,876 26,617

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