Surajpur - Seoni Malwa, Narmadapuram

Surajpur is a village situated in the Seoni Malwa tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Seoni Malwa and around 55 km from Hoshangabad. Surajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surajpur is 487160. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.73 hectares and falls under the 461223 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Surajpur

As per Census 2011, Surajpur village has a total population of 705 people, consisting of 367 males and 338 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 388 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 224 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population705367338
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135558
Scheduled Castes (SC)392019
Scheduled Tribes (ST)224115109
Literate Population388223165
Illiterate Population317144173

Nearby Villages of Surajpur

Surajpur 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)
BankabediNorth-West2.10 km
LokhartalaiSouth-West2.14 km
ManakpurSouth-East2.16 km
BejanpurSouth-East2.20 km
Kans KhediNorth2.38 km
BeganiaNorth-East2.39 km
DhandiwadaEast2.57 km
TinsiyaNorth-West3.46 km
MahuadhanaEast3.72 km
MoriyaSouth-West3.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surajpur

Surajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhaironpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Seoni Malwa to Surajpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Surajpur is about 55 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 Surajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Surajpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Surajpur

Where is Surajpur located?

Surajpur village is located in Seoni Malwa Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surajpur?

Surajpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Surajpur?

The pincode of Surajpur is 461223.

What is the population of Surajpur?

Surajpur has a total population of 705, including 367 males and 338 females.

How many households are there in Surajpur?

There are 148 households in Surajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Surajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surajpur is 55.04%. Male literacy is 60.76% and female literacy is 48.82%.