Notable individuals connected to Ambikapur and the Surguja district include:
* **T. S. Singh Deo:** The titular Maharaja of Surguja and a prominent political figure who has served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. * **Rajmohini Devi:** A renowned Gandhian social worker and activist who led a massive social reform movement among the tribal populations of Surguja and was awarded the Padma Shri. * **Ritu Verma:** A recognized Pandavani folk singer from the broader Chhattisgarh region whose cultural roots tie into the state's vibrant traditional arts.
