Surajpur - Shajapur

Surajpur is a village situated in the Shajapur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Shajapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Surajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surajpur is 472756. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.83 hectares and falls under the 465001 pincode. Maksi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Surajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Surajpur village had a total population of 785 people, including 420 males and 365 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.12%, with male literacy at 89.67% and female literacy at 54.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Surajpur

Surajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pir Umrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maksi to Surajpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Surajpur is about 33 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 Surajpur

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

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:

FAQs about Surajpur