One of the prominent cities of Chhattisgarh, Surajpur is situated between latitude 23.2167 and longitude 82.8500. Endowed with picturesque landscape, Surajpur is a harmonious blend of traditional values coupled with modern developments. Originally a backward region, the city of Surajpur is one of the rapidly developing cities of Chhattisgarh.
Comprising mainly of the tribal population, Surajpur reflects the rich traditional values and cultural legacies of the bygone days that has percolated to the modern era. Located at a height of 1732 feet above the sea level, the city of Surajpur encompasses a population of 18599.
The city of Surajpur administratively falls under the jurisdiction of the nagar panchayat of the region. A peaceful city, Surajpur is blessed with immense potentialities to become an industrially developed city of Chhattisgarh. Surajpur has many small scale cottage and handloom industries that help to strengthen the economy of the region. However majority of the population of Surajpur depend on agriculture to earn their living.
Surajpur is well connected with the rest of India by good roads, railways and air. Surajpur is surrounded by the cities of Sarma, Naura, Saoltikra, Paharbula, and Kalua. The nearest airport of Surajpur is situated at Muirpur.
Last Updated on : 29th March 2013
