All Information About Ambikapur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Ambikapur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Ambikapur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Surguja District of Chhattisgarh State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Ambikapur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3247 |
| District | Surguja |
| Census Code 2011 | 3247 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 58 |
| Number of Villages | 83 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Surguja (Code: 304) |
| Assembly Constituency | Ambikapur (Code: 2451) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Ambikapur | Rajesh Agrawal ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ambikapur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
279,717
M: 142,833
F: 136,884 |
| Rural |
158,646
M: 80,057
F: 78,589 |
| Urban |
121,071
M: 62,776
F: 58,295 |
Number of Households: 60,392
Population Distribution
Total: 279,717 (Male: 142,833, Female: 136,884)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 38,150 (Male: 19,705, Female: 18,445)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 13,191 (Male: 6,716, Female: 6,475)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 110,407 (Male: 55,481, Female: 54,926)
Literate Population
Total: 171,799 (Male: 96,712, Female: 75,087)
Illiterate Population
Total: 107,918 (Male: 46,121, Female: 61,797)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 113,824 (Male: 74,490, Female: 39,334)
Main Workers
Total: 72,061 (Male: 58,358, Female: 13,703)
Marginal Workers
Total: 41,763 (Male: 16,132, Female: 25,631)
Non-Workers
Total: 165,893 (Male: 68,343, Female: 97,550)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 18,171 (Male: 14,986, Female: 3,185)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,408 (Male: 8,744, Female: 2,664)
- Household Industry Workers: 843 (Male: 669, Female: 174)
- Other Workers: 41,639 (Male: 33,959, Female: 7,680)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 11,812 (Male: 3,561, Female: 8,251)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,182 (Male: 9,198, Female: 15,984)
- Household Industry Workers: 343 (Male: 177, Female: 166)
- Other Workers: 4,426 (Male: 3,196, Female: 1,230)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ambikapur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
279,717
M: 142,833
F: 136,884 |
| Rural |
158,646
M: 80,057
F: 78,589 |
| Urban |
121,071
M: 62,776
F: 58,295 |
Number of Households: 60,392
Population Distribution
Total: 279,717 (Male: 142,833, Female: 136,884)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 38,150 (Male: 19,705, Female: 18,445)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 13,191 (Male: 6,716, Female: 6,475)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 110,407 (Male: 55,481, Female: 54,926)
Literate Population
Total: 171,799 (Male: 96,712, Female: 75,087)
Illiterate Population
Total: 107,918 (Male: 46,121, Female: 61,797)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 113,824 (Male: 74,490, Female: 39,334)
Main Workers
Total: 72,061 (Male: 58,358, Female: 13,703)
Marginal Workers
Total: 41,763 (Male: 16,132, Female: 25,631)
Non-Workers
Total: 165,893 (Male: 68,343, Female: 97,550)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 18,171 (Male: 14,986, Female: 3,185)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,408 (Male: 8,744, Female: 2,664)
- Household Industry Workers: 843 (Male: 669, Female: 174)
- Other Workers: 41,639 (Male: 33,959, Female: 7,680)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 11,812 (Male: 3,561, Female: 8,251)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,182 (Male: 9,198, Female: 15,984)
- Household Industry Workers: 343 (Male: 177, Female: 166)
- Other Workers: 4,426 (Male: 3,196, Female: 1,230)
Grampanchayat List of Ambikapur Tehsil/Taluka
Ambikapur Tehsil comprises 58 Gram Panchayats and 83 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Ambikapur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ambikapur
Ambikapur is located in the Surguja District of Chhattisgarh State, India.
Ambikapur Tehsil has 83 villages.
Ambikapur has a total of 58 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Ambikapur is 279,717.
In Ambikapur, there are 142,833 males and 136,884 females.
There are 38,150 children in Ambikapur, comprising 19,705 males and 18,445 females.
In Ambikapur, the literate population is 171,799 (96,712 males and 75,087 females). The illiterate population is 107,918 (46,121 males and 61,797 females).