Surghan - Mihona, Bhind

Surghan is a village situated in the Mihona tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mihona and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Surdhaan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surghan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surghan is 453536. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.12 hectares and falls under the 477441 pincode. Mihona is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Surghan

As per Census 2011, Surghan village has a total population of 1,656 people, consisting of 922 males and 734 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 796 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,007 literate and 649 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Surghan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,656922734
Child Population (0–6 yrs)258144114
Scheduled Castes (SC)19610294
Literate Population1,007656351
Illiterate Population649266383

Nearby Villages of Surghan

Surghan 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)
BhakotiSouth1.03 km
MachhandNorth2.12 km
MorkhiEast2.76 km
Jaitpura GudhaWest2.99 km
GudhaSouth3.12 km
LidhoraSouth-West3.38 km
KarmaraSouth-East3.84 km
BanuapuraNorth-West3.85 km
UmrelaNorth-East3.85 km
BiswariNorth-East3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surghan

Surghan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mihona to Surghan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Surghan is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surghan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Surghan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Surghan

Where is Surghan located?

Surghan village is located in Mihona Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surghan?

The Gram Panchayat of Surghan is Surdhaan.

What is the pincode of Surghan?

The pincode of Surghan is 477441.

What is the population of Surghan?

Surghan has a total population of 1,656, including 922 males and 734 females.

How many households are there in Surghan?

There are 272 households in Surghan.

What is the literacy rate in Surghan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surghan is 60.81%. Male literacy is 71.15% and female literacy is 47.82%.