Surajpur - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Surajpur is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Suraj Pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surajpur is 457667. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.2 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Surajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Surajpur village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 747 males and 611 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.91%, with male literacy at 50.72% and female literacy at 24.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Surajpur

Surajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Surajpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Surajpur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. 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:

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:

FAQs about Surajpur