Surajpur - Hulasganj, Jehanabad

Surajpur is a village situated in the Hulasganj subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hulasganj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Suraj Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surajpur is 260598. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 804407 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Surajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghosi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Surajpur village had a total population of 4,183 people, including 2,190 males and 1,993 females, living in 640 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.21%, with male literacy at 88.02% and female literacy at 73.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 935, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,1832,1901,993
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703387316
Scheduled Castes (SC)935494441
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population2,8261,5871,239
Illiterate Population1,357603754

Nearby Villages of Surajpur

Surajpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UtimpurNorth-East1.01 km
BaigniSouth1.27 km
NaugarhSouth-East1.47 km
BolakpurNorth-West1.79 km
KhudauriWest1.96 km
RaghunathpurNorth-West1.99 km
SaidpurSouth-East2.05 km
DabthuNorth-East2.21 km
WalipurNorth2.28 km
GangapurEast2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surajpur

Surajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Surajpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surajpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Surajpur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Surajpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Surajpur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Surajpur

Where is Surajpur located?

Surajpur village is located in Hulasganj Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Surajpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Surajpur is Suraj Pur.

What is the pincode of Surajpur?

The pincode of Surajpur is 804407.

What is the population of Surajpur?

Surajpur had a total population of 4,183, including 2,190 males and 1,993 females.

How many households are there in Surajpur?

Surajpur had 640 households.

What is the literacy rate in Surajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surajpur was 81.21%. Male literacy was 88.02% and female literacy was 73.88%.