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'''Surajpur district''' is a district in the state of [[Chhattisgarh]] in [[central India]], with its administrative headquarters at [[Surajpur, Chhattisgarh|Surajpur]]. National Highway 43 passes through Surajpur district. Surajpur was declared a district on 15 August 2011 by the state former Chief Minister Dr. [[Raman Singh]] along with eight other new districts. Surajpur is the first district to receive National Satyan Maitra Literacy Award. The district is known for its market (economical and quality product) and other major tourist places of Chhattisgarh with [[Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary]].<ref name="Surajpur2012">{{cite web |publisher=Surajpur.gov.in |title=Surajpur District |url=http://surajpur.gov.in/ |date=2012 |accessdate=2017-03-01}}</ref>
'''Surajpur district''' is a district in the state of [[Chhattisgarh]] in [[central India]], with its administrative headquarters at [[Surajpur, Chhattisgarh|Surajpur]].Surajpur is located in northern part of the state. National Highway 43 passes through Surajpur district. Surajpur was declared a district on 15 August 2012 along with eight other new districts. Surajpur is the first district to receive National Satyan Maitra Literacy Award. The district is known for its market (economical and quality product) and other major tourist places of Chhattisgarh with [[Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary]].<ref name="Surajpur2012">{{cite web |publisher=Surajpur.gov.in |title=Surajpur District |url=http://surajpur.gov.in/ |date=2012 |accessdate=2017-03-01}}</ref>
 
== History ==
The district was originally known as "Daandbulla", which was then changed to "Suryapur" and then "Surajpur".
 
Due to its mountainous topography, the district largely escaped the turmoil of the surrounding plains. The earliest inhabitants are said to be the Kols and Gonds, but there is evidence of more widespread civilization in the region. The rulers of Surguja State were [[Raksel dynasty|Raksel Rajputs]], and were said to have originally ruled Palamu. However, in 1613 CE, while Man Singh was in Surguja to celebrate his son's wedding with the daughter of the local ruler, the [[Chero dynasty|Cheros]], led by Bhagwant Rai, killed the then-ruler Man Singh's family and took over Palamu. Man Singh subsequently killed the chief of Surguja and took over his state. Other sources state that the Raksel dynasty gained overlordship over the various petty chieftaincies of the region and exercised hegemony over the other states including [[Korea State|Koriya]] and [[Changbhakar]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=District Census Handbook - Surguja|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/22/2202_PART_A_DCHB_SURGUJA.pdf|website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India}}</ref>
 
In 1758, Surguja State was attacked by the Marathas and its raja was forced to submit to them. However the Marathas only demanded tribute and left the state largely alone. In 1792, Surguja gained the ire of the British government when it annexed a pargana of Palamu and aided a rebellion against British rule there. The British led an expedition to Surguja that ended due to a treaty between them and the Marathas in Nagpur. In 1818, after the end of the Third Anglo-Maratha War, the Marathas under [[Mudhoji II Bhonsle|Appa Sahib Bhonsle]] ceded the three feudatory states of Surguja, Koriya and Changbhakar to the British government. Amar Singh was declared Raja of Surguja. In 1951, the three feudatory states were dissolved and annexed to the newly formed state of Madhya Pradesh. In 2000, it was made part of the present state of Chhattisgarh.<ref name="districtcensus">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Surguja |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/358/download/1080/DH_2011_2202_PART_A_DCHB_SURGUJA.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> In 2012, the six western tehsils of Surguja district were split off to form Surajpur district.
 
== Geography ==
Surajpur district is located in northern Chhattisgarh, in the Surguja region. The district is bordered by [[Koriya district]] to the west, [[Singrauli district]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] to the north, [[Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh|Balrampur district]] to the northeast, [[Surguja district]] to the southeast and [[Korba district]] to the south.
 
The district consists mainly of the Surguja plateau. In the north are a belt of forested mountains around 75&nbsp;km long and 30&nbsp;km wide. In these mountains is located the valley of the [[Rihand River]] which is a tributary of the Son. It flows into Surajpur district from the southeast and out through the north. In the district it is joined by smaller tributaries such as the Mahan.


== Administration ==
== Administration ==
=== Blocks or Mandals ===
Tehsil is the basic unit for purposes of general administration, treasury, land revenue, land records and other items of work. It has the closest and widest contact with the rural population. The officer-in-charge of the tehsil is the tehsildar who belongs to the state civil services. He is the principal official in the district administration responsible for revenue collector. Nayab tehsildar are there to assist tehsildars. In the absence of the tehsildars, Nayab tehsildars take charge.
Each sub-division is divided into two or more administrative areas called tehsils. Tehsil is the basic unit for purposes of general administration, treasury, land revenue, land records and other items of work. It has the closest and widest contact with the rural population. The officer-in-charge of the tehsil is the tehsildar who belongs to the state civil services. He is the principal official in the district administration responsible for revenue collector. Nayab tehsildar are there to assist tehsildars. In the absence of the tehsildars, Nayab tehsildars take charge.


Surajpur district has 6 tehsils:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sub Division & Tehsil {{!}} District Surajpur, Government of Chhattisgarh {{!}} India|url=https://surajpur.nic.in/subdivision-blocks/|access-date=2020-08-18|language=en-US}}</ref>
Surajpur district has 8 tehsils:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sub Division & Tehsil {{!}} District Surajpur, Government of Chhattisgarh {{!}} India|url=https://surajpur.nic.in/subdivision-blocks/|access-date=2020-08-18|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |access-date=25 July 2023 |url-access=limited |title=Register |number=1522936528267137025 |user=chhattisgarhcmo |url=https://twitter.com/chhattisgarhcmo/status/1522936528267137025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pioneer |first=The |title=CM inaugurates 23 new tehsils to make life easier |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/cm-inaugurates-23-new-tehsils-to-make-life-easier.html |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=The Pioneer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=CM Virtually Inaugurated 13 New Subdivisions and 18 New Tehsils |url=https://www.drishtiias.com/state-pcs-current-affairs/cm-virtually-inaugurated-13-new-subdivisions-and-18-new-tehsils |access-date=2024-08-09 |website=Drishti IAS |language=en}}</ref>


* [[Surajpur, Chhattisgarh|Surajpur]]
* [[Surajpur, Chhattisgarh|Surajpur]]
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* [[Odagi]]
* [[Odagi]]
* [[Pratappur, Chhattisgarh|Pratappur]]
* [[Pratappur, Chhattisgarh|Pratappur]]
* [[Bhatgaon, Chhattisgarh|Bhatgaon]]
* Latori


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
According to the Census 2011, total population of 789043 (Male – 398381, Female – 390662) dwells in 547 villages. The Population density of the District is noted as 283 persons/sq.km. as per the census. The literacy rate according to the census is 60.95%, however the sex ratio corresponds to 980 females per 1000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 5.43% and 45.58% of the population respectively.<ref name="Surajpur2012" />
According to the Census 2011, total population of 789,043, dwelling in 547 villages. The Population density of the District is noted as 283 persons/km<sup>2</sup>. as per the census. The literacy rate according to the census is 60.95%, the sex ratio corresponds to 980 females per 1000 males. 71,536 (9.07%) live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 5.43% and 45.58% of the population respectively.<ref name="Surajpur2012" />
 
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|caption = Languages of Surajpur district (2011)
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|label1 = [[Surgujia language|Surgujia]] |value1 = 81.26 |color1 = moccasin
|label2 = [[Hindi]] |value2 = 6.18 |color2 = orange
|label2 = [[Hindi]] |value2 = 6.18 |color2 = orange
|label3 = [[Chhattisgarhi]] |value3 = 2.53 |color3 = red
|label3 = 'Other' Hindi |value3 = 3.21 |color3 = coral
|label4 = [[Kurukh language|Kurukh]] |value4 = 1.88 |color4 = darkblue
|label4 = [[Chhattisgarhi language|Chhattisgarhi]] |value4 = 2.53 |color4 = peachpuff
|label5 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] |value5 = 1.03 |color5 = plum
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|label6 = Others |value6 = 8.15 |color6 = grey
|label6 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] |value6 = 1.03 |color6 = orchid
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According to the 2011 census, 81.26% of the population spoke [[Surgujia dialect|Surgujia]], 6.18% [[Hindi]], 2.53% [[Chhattisgarhi language|Chhattisgarhi]], 1.88% [[Kurukh language|Kurukh]] and 1.03% [[Bengali language|Bengali]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>
According to the 2011 census, 81.26% of the population spoke [[Surgujia dialect|Surgujia]], 6.18% [[Hindi]], 2.53% [[Chhattisgarhi language|Chhattisgarhi]], 1.88% [[Kurukh language|Kurukh]], 1.03% [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and 0.97% [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] as their first language. 3.21% of the population recorded their language as 'Others' under Hindi.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Chhattisgarh |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10198/download/13310/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2200.XLSX |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>


== Places of interest ==
== Places of interest ==
There are famous temples at:
There are famous temples at:
* [[Deogarh, Chhattisgarh|Deogarh]] in the Surajpur district
* Deogarh in the Surajpur district
* [[Kudargarh]] in Surajpur district (Bagheshwari Devi Temple)
* [[Kudargarh]] (Bagheshwari Devi Temple)
* [[Bhaiyathan]] in Surajpur district (Patal Bhairav Mandir)
* [[Bhaiyathan]] (Patal Bhairav Mandir)
* [[Prem Nagar, Chhattisgarh|Prem nagar]] in Surajpur district (mahesri mandir)
* [[Prem Nagar, Chhattisgarh|Prem nagar]] (mahesri mandir)
*[[Sarasor]] (Shiv Temple), Surajpur  
*[[Sarasor]] (Shiv Temple), Surajpur  
* Khatu Shyam Baba Temple, Surajpur  
* Khatu Shyam Baba Temple, Surajpur  
* Gauri Shankar mandir, basdei, Surajpur
* Gauri Shankar mandir, [[Basdei]], Surajpur


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Surajpur district
District of Chhattisgarh
Location in Chhattisgarh
Location in Chhattisgarh
CountryIndia
StateChhattisgarh
DivisionDistrict
HeadquartersSurajpur
Tehsils8
Government
 • District MagistrateS Jayavardhan (IAS)
Area
 • Total2,786.76 km2 (1,075.97 sq mi)
Population
 • Total789,043
 • Density280/km2 (730/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
PIN
497xxx (Surajpur)[1]
Vehicle registrationCG-29
Major highwaysNH 43
Websitesurajpur.gov.in

Surajpur district is a district in the state of Chhattisgarh in central India, with its administrative headquarters at Surajpur.Surajpur is located in northern part of the state. National Highway 43 passes through Surajpur district. Surajpur was declared a district on 15 August 2012 along with eight other new districts. Surajpur is the first district to receive National Satyan Maitra Literacy Award. The district is known for its market (economical and quality product) and other major tourist places of Chhattisgarh with Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

The district was originally known as "Daandbulla", which was then changed to "Suryapur" and then "Surajpur".

Due to its mountainous topography, the district largely escaped the turmoil of the surrounding plains. The earliest inhabitants are said to be the Kols and Gonds, but there is evidence of more widespread civilization in the region. The rulers of Surguja State were Raksel Rajputs, and were said to have originally ruled Palamu. However, in 1613 CE, while Man Singh was in Surguja to celebrate his son's wedding with the daughter of the local ruler, the Cheros, led by Bhagwant Rai, killed the then-ruler Man Singh's family and took over Palamu. Man Singh subsequently killed the chief of Surguja and took over his state. Other sources state that the Raksel dynasty gained overlordship over the various petty chieftaincies of the region and exercised hegemony over the other states including Koriya and Changbhakar.[3]

In 1758, Surguja State was attacked by the Marathas and its raja was forced to submit to them. However the Marathas only demanded tribute and left the state largely alone. In 1792, Surguja gained the ire of the British government when it annexed a pargana of Palamu and aided a rebellion against British rule there. The British led an expedition to Surguja that ended due to a treaty between them and the Marathas in Nagpur. In 1818, after the end of the Third Anglo-Maratha War, the Marathas under Appa Sahib Bhonsle ceded the three feudatory states of Surguja, Koriya and Changbhakar to the British government. Amar Singh was declared Raja of Surguja. In 1951, the three feudatory states were dissolved and annexed to the newly formed state of Madhya Pradesh. In 2000, it was made part of the present state of Chhattisgarh.[4] In 2012, the six western tehsils of Surguja district were split off to form Surajpur district.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Surajpur district is located in northern Chhattisgarh, in the Surguja region. The district is bordered by Koriya district to the west, Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh to the north, Balrampur district to the northeast, Surguja district to the southeast and Korba district to the south.

The district consists mainly of the Surguja plateau. In the north are a belt of forested mountains around 75 km long and 30 km wide. In these mountains is located the valley of the Rihand River which is a tributary of the Son. It flows into Surajpur district from the southeast and out through the north. In the district it is joined by smaller tributaries such as the Mahan.

Administration[edit | edit source]

Tehsil is the basic unit for purposes of general administration, treasury, land revenue, land records and other items of work. It has the closest and widest contact with the rural population. The officer-in-charge of the tehsil is the tehsildar who belongs to the state civil services. He is the principal official in the district administration responsible for revenue collector. Nayab tehsildar are there to assist tehsildars. In the absence of the tehsildars, Nayab tehsildars take charge.

Surajpur district has 8 tehsils:[5][6][7][8]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the Census 2011, total population of 789,043, dwelling in 547 villages. The Population density of the District is noted as 283 persons/km2. as per the census. The literacy rate according to the census is 60.95%, the sex ratio corresponds to 980 females per 1000 males. 71,536 (9.07%) live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 5.43% and 45.58% of the population respectively.[2]

Religions in Surajpur district (2011)[9]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 94.61%
Islam
 
 2.81%
Other (tribal religion)
 
 1.25%
Christianity
 
 1.07%
Other or not stated
 
 0.26%

Languages of Surajpur district (2011)

  Surgujia (81.26%)
  Hindi (6.18%)
  'Other' Hindi (3.21%)
  Chhattisgarhi (2.53%)
  Kurukh (1.88%)
  Bengali (1.03%)
  Bhojpuri (0.97%)
  Others (2.94%)

According to the 2011 census, 81.26% of the population spoke Surgujia, 6.18% Hindi, 2.53% Chhattisgarhi, 1.88% Kurukh, 1.03% Bengali and 0.97% Bhojpuri as their first language. 3.21% of the population recorded their language as 'Others' under Hindi.[10]

Places of interest[edit | edit source]

There are famous temples at:

  • Deogarh in the Surajpur district
  • Kudargarh (Bagheshwari Devi Temple)
  • Bhaiyathan (Patal Bhairav Mandir)
  • Prem nagar (mahesri mandir)
  • Sarasor (Shiv Temple), Surajpur
  • Khatu Shyam Baba Temple, Surajpur
  • Gauri Shankar mandir, Basdei, Surajpur

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Surajpur
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Surajpur District". Surajpur.gov.in. 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "District Census Handbook - Surguja" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
  4. ↑ "District Census Handbook: Surguja" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  5. ↑ "Sub Division & Tehsil | District Surajpur, Government of Chhattisgarh | India". Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  6. ↑ @chhattisgarhcmo (7 May 2022). "Register" (Tweet). Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ Pioneer, The. "CM inaugurates 23 new tehsils to make life easier". The Pioneer. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "CM Virtually Inaugurated 13 New Subdivisions and 18 New Tehsils". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  9. ↑ "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Chhattisgarh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  10. ↑ "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Chhattisgarh". www.censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.

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