About Ambikapur

Ambikapur is a small census town in the Surguja district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is the District headquarters of Surguja district, the largest district of Chhattisgarh. Ambikapur is located at 23?12′N, 83?2′E. It has an average elevation of 603 metres (1978 feet). The district of Surguja is spread over an area of 22,237 km?, and is rich in forests. Most of the terrain of the district is forested and hilly. Major tourist areas near Ambikapur are Ramgarh, Kudargarh, Dipadih (Ancient Sculptors), Rakasganda, Sitabengara, Tattapani (Hot water spring) and Semarsot, kailash gufaa (shivling in a cave and a big water fall) Natural resources include Coal, Bauxite, forest products and paddy crops. Ambikapur is inhabited by people from all over the country. Moderate weather and a serene environment make it an ideal place for settlement. Unlike the capital town, major district population comprises aboriginal population. Among these indigenous tribes are the Pandos and Korwas, who are still living in rural areas. Ambikapur is connected to the capital of Chhattisgarh Raipur via a rail route and by highway. Durg-Ambikapur Express connects it to the capital.