Suji - Birsa, Balaghat

Suji is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Baihar and around 85 km from Balaghat. Borkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suji is 498136. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.42 hectares and falls under the 481116 pincode. Malajkhand is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Suji

According to the 2011 Census, Suji village had a total population of 542 people, including 267 males and 275 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.20%, with male literacy at 59.52% and female literacy at 51.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 519.

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

Nearby Villages of Suji

Suji 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 Suji

Suji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malajkhand to Suji is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Suji is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suji

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

Health Facilities in Suji

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

FAQs about Suji