Surtalai - Panagar, Jabalpur

Surtalai is a village situated in the Panagar tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panagar and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Suratlai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surtalai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surtalai is 490218. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.7 hectares and falls under the 482002 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Surtalai

As per Census 2011, Surtalai village has a total population of 924 people, consisting of 468 males and 456 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 713 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population924468456
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035548
Scheduled Castes (SC)1487573
Scheduled Tribes (ST)794138
Literate Population713386327
Illiterate Population21182129

Nearby Villages of Surtalai

Surtalai 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)
Padwar KhurdNorth-East1.58 km
BihariyaNorth1.64 km
OnriyaSouth1.64 km
Padwar KalanEast2.08 km
Raiya KhedaNorth-East2.16 km
MangelaNorth-West2.43 km
SarkhediNorth2.57 km
KathodaSouth-East2.70 km
RivjhaSouth2.89 km
Nandni RonsaraSouth-West2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surtalai

Surtalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachhpura, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabalpur to Surtalai is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surtalai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Surtalai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Surtalai

Where is Surtalai located?

Surtalai village is located in Panagar Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surtalai?

The Gram Panchayat of Surtalai is Suratlai.

What is the pincode of Surtalai?

The pincode of Surtalai is 482002.

What is the population of Surtalai?

Surtalai has a total population of 924, including 468 males and 456 females.

How many households are there in Surtalai?

There are 211 households in Surtalai.

What is the literacy rate in Surtalai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surtalai is 77.16%. Male literacy is 82.48% and female literacy is 71.71%.