Sumer - Begamganj, Raisen

Sumer is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Sumer village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumer is 484051. The village covers a total geographical area of 525.68 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sumer

According to the 2011 Census, Sumer village had a total population of 1,223 people, including 654 males and 569 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.07%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 63.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumer

Sumer 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 Sumer

Sumer is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Isarwara, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Sumer is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sumer is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumer

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

Health Facilities in Sumer

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

FAQs about Sumer