Surguja division
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Surguja division
सरगुजा संभाग | |
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  Surguja division  Surguja division | |
| Coordinates (Ambikapur): 23°07′N 83°11′E / 23.12°N 83.18°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| Headquarters | Ambikapur |
| Districts | 6 (Balrampur-Ramanujganj, Jashpur, Koriya, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Surajpur and Surguja) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | surguja |
Surguja division is an administrative unit of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Headquartered in Ambikapur, it encompasses the northern part of the state, known for its dense forests, hilly terrain, and significant tribal population.[1]
The division was officially created by the Government of Chhattisgarh in 2008 to improve administrative efficiency in the northern tribal belt.[2] Historically, the area comprised several princely states, including Surguja State, Jashpur State, and Korea State. After India's independence, these were merged into the Madhya Pradesh state before becoming part of Chhattisgarh in 2000.
Administration
The division is headed by a Divisional Commissioner. As of 2026, it comprises six districts:[3]
| District | Headquarters | Area (km²) | Established |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surguja | Ambikapur | 5,732 | 1948 |
| Jashpur | Jashpur Nagar | 6,457 | 1998 |
| Koriya | Baikunthpur | 5,978 | 1998 |
| Surajpur | Surajpur | 2,787 | 2012 |
| Balrampur-Ramanujganj | Balrampur | 3,806 | 2012 |
| Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur | Manendragarh | 4,226 | 2022 |
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