Bara Surtapur - Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar

Bara Surtapur is a village situated in the Chamkaur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamkaur Sahib and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Surtapur Bada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Surtapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Surtapur is 038772. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 140112 pincode. Rupnagar is the nearest town.

Bara Surtapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chamkaur Sahib Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bara Surtapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bara Surtapur village had a total population of 493 people, including 248 males and 245 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.35%, with male literacy at 86.70% and female literacy at 81.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 362.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population493248245
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653035
Scheduled Castes (SC)362177185
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population361189172
Illiterate Population1325973

Nearby Villages of Bara Surtapur

Bara Surtapur 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)
Tapprian KharisurNorth1.12 km
KhalilpurWest1.19 km
Chota SurtapurNorth-East1.22 km
MozezdinpurSouth-West1.54 km
Tapprian BoothgarhNorth1.81 km
AsarpurWest1.92 km
MahlanSouth-East1.96 km
Chhoti JhallianSouth-East2.29 km
SulemansikohSouth-West2.35 km
Budha BhoraEast2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bara Surtapur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bara Surtapur. The nearest railway station is Rupnagar, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Bara Surtapur is about 7 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 Bara Surtapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bara Surtapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bara Surtapur

Where is Bara Surtapur located?

Bara Surtapur village is located in Chamkaur Sahib Tehsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bara Surtapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bara Surtapur is Surtapur Bada.

What is the pincode of Bara Surtapur?

The pincode of Bara Surtapur is 140112.

What is the population of Bara Surtapur?

Bara Surtapur had a total population of 493, including 248 males and 245 females.

How many households are there in Bara Surtapur?

Bara Surtapur had 105 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bara Surtapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bara Surtapur was 84.35%. Male literacy was 86.70% and female literacy was 81.90%.