Surajpur was declared a district on 15 August 2011 in the state of Chhattisgarh.
The district received National Satyan Maitra Literacy Award and is known for its economical and quality product.
Surajpur has 6 tehsils - Surajpur, Ramanuj Nagar, Prem Nagar, Bhaiyathan, Odagi, Pratappur.