Surajgarh - Rajpura, Patiala

Surajgarh is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Surjgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surajgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surajgarh is 037066. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 140417 pincode. Rajpura is the nearest town.

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

Population of Surajgarh

As per Census 2011, Surajgarh village has a total population of 971 people, consisting of 511 males and 460 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 685 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Surajgarh

Surajgarh 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 Surajgarh

Surajgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sambhu, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Surajgarh is about 34 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 Surajgarh

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

Health Facilities in Surajgarh

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

FAQs about Surajgarh