Surjani - Sitamau, Mandsaur

Surjani is a village situated in the Sitamau tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitamau and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Belara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surjani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surjani is 469883. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.41 hectares and falls under the 458990 pincode. Sitamau is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Surjani

As per Census 2011, Surjani village has a total population of 605 people, consisting of 310 males and 295 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 412 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population605310295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874443
Scheduled Castes (SC)794534
Literate Population412245167
Illiterate Population19365128

Nearby Villages of Surjani

Surjani 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)
BelariNorth-East1.48 km
BelaraEast2.12 km
BapchyaSouth-East2.28 km
MahuwaNorth2.40 km
TitrodSouth-West2.64 km
GangakhediNorth-West2.77 km
NodhaniNorth-East3.03 km
Karnali (jagir)South3.23 km
PalyakhediWest3.55 km
MahuwiNorth4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surjani

Surjani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamau to Surjani is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Surjani is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surjani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Surjani

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

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

FAQs about Surjani

Where is Surjani located?

Surjani village is located in Sitamau Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surjani?

The Gram Panchayat of Surjani is Belara.

What is the pincode of Surjani?

The pincode of Surjani is 458990.

What is the population of Surjani?

Surjani has a total population of 605, including 310 males and 295 females.

How many households are there in Surjani?

There are 132 households in Surjani.

What is the literacy rate in Surjani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surjani is 68.10%. Male literacy is 79.03% and female literacy is 56.61%.