Surma - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Surma is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Surma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surma is 488497. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.37 hectares and falls under the 485773 pincode. Vijayraghavgarh is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Surma

According to the 2011 Census, Surma village had a total population of 1,709 people, including 901 males and 808 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.41%, with male literacy at 67.73% and female literacy at 52.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 292, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 555.

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

Nearby Villages of Surma

Surma 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 Surma

Surma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pakara Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayraghavgarh to Surma is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Surma 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 Surma

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

Health Facilities in Surma

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

FAQs about Surma