Chota Surtapur - Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar

Chota Surtapur is a village situated in the Chamkaur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamkaur Sahib and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Surtapur Bada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chota Surtapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chota Surtapur is 038771. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 140112 pincode. Rupnagar is the nearest town.

Chota 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 Chota Surtapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chota Surtapur village had a total population of 359 people, including 181 males and 178 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.96%, with male literacy at 81.65% and female literacy at 63.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Chota Surtapur

Chota 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chota Surtapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chota Surtapur. The nearest railway station is Rupnagar, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Chota Surtapur is about 6 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 Chota Surtapur

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

Health Facilities in Chota 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 Chota Surtapur village are given below:

FAQs about Chota Surtapur