As of the last official national census in 2011, the population of the Ambikapur Municipal Corporation area was 114,575, with an urban agglomeration population slightly higher. The city has experienced steady growth over the last decade, with current estimates suggesting a population exceeding 150,000.
The demographic composition is highly diverse. While the broader Surguja district has a high percentage of indigenous tribal populations, Ambikapur city itself is a cosmopolitan mix of locals, business communities, and migrants from neighboring states.
Hindi and Chhattisgarhi are the principal languages spoken in the city, alongside Surgujia, a local dialect of Chhattisgarhi/Bhojpuri. The city boasts a relatively high literacy rate compared to the rural hinterlands, acting as the educational anchor for the region.
