Surjidih - Ahiwara, Durg

Surjidih is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Dhamdha and around 30 km from Durg. Murra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surjidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surjidih is 442549. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.8 hectares and falls under the 490042 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Surjidih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ahiwara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surjidih

According to the 2011 Census, Surjidih village had a total population of 636 people, including 309 males and 327 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.26%, with male literacy at 80.52% and female literacy at 60.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Surjidih

Surjidih 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Surjidih

Surjidih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Surjidih is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Surjidih is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surjidih

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

Health Facilities in Surjidih

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

FAQs about Surjidih