Surai - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Surai is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Surai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surai is 489669. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.71 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Surai

According to the 2011 Census, Surai village had a total population of 567 people, including 293 males and 274 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.19%, with male literacy at 93.20% and female literacy at 70.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 293.

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

Nearby Villages of Surai

Surai 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 Surai

Surai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Surai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Surai is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surai

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

Health Facilities in Surai

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

FAQs about Surai