Guradiya Surdas - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Guradiya Surdas is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Guradiyasurdas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guradiya Surdas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guradiya Surdas is 473339. The village covers a total geographical area of 1012.25 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Guradiya Surdas 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 Guradiya Surdas

According to the 2011 Census, Guradiya Surdas village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 626 males and 590 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.88%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 50.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Guradiya Surdas

Guradiya Surdas 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 Guradiya Surdas

Guradiya Surdas 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 Pir Umrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Guradiya Surdas is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Guradiya Surdas is about 57 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 Guradiya Surdas

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

Health Facilities in Guradiya Surdas

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

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