Surakhedakhurd - Sonkatch, Dewas

Surakhedakhurd is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Dehari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surakhedakhurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surakhedakhurd is 473409. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.28 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Surakhedakhurd

According to the 2011 Census, Surakhedakhurd village had a total population of 250 people, including 125 males and 125 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.84%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 54.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Surakhedakhurd

Surakhedakhurd 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 Surakhedakhurd

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Surakhedakhurd. The nearest railway station is Pir Umrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Surakhedakhurd is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Surakhedakhurd is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surakhedakhurd

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

Health Facilities in Surakhedakhurd

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

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