Surjana - Sonkatch, Dewas

Surjana is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Pirpadliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surjana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surjana is 473367. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.25 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Pipalrawan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Surjana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Surjana

According to the 2011 Census, Surjana village had a total population of 777 people, including 389 males and 388 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 63.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Surjana

Surjana 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 Surjana

Surjana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipalrawan to Surjana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Surjana is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surjana

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

Health Facilities in Surjana

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

FAQs about Surjana