Soorajgarh - Lachhmangarh, Alwar

Soorajgarh is a village situated in the Lachhmangarh tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lachhmangarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Kafanvada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soorajgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soorajgarh is 073602. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 321607 pincode. Alwar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Soorajgarh

As per Census 2011, Soorajgarh village has a total population of 435 people, consisting of 228 males and 207 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population435228207
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663432
Scheduled Castes (SC)1397366
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1587
Literate Population25116289
Illiterate Population18466118

Nearby Villages of Soorajgarh

Soorajgarh 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)
DaulatpuraNorth1.21 km
KafanwaraEast1.36 km
SoraiNorth1.67 km
Gor PahariWest2.06 km
RoneejajatNorth-West2.09 km
HingotaNorth-East2.84 km
KanwaraEast2.88 km
Raghunath BasNorth3.04 km
JamalpurNorth-West3.18 km
Kherli MahlakNorth-West3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soorajgarh

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Soorajgarh. The nearest railway station is Jadoli Ka Bas, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alwar to Soorajgarh is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soorajgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Soorajgarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Soorajgarh

Where is Soorajgarh located?

Soorajgarh village is located in Lachhmangarh Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soorajgarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Soorajgarh is Kafanvada.

What is the pincode of Soorajgarh?

The pincode of Soorajgarh is 321607.

What is the population of Soorajgarh?

Soorajgarh has a total population of 435, including 228 males and 207 females.

How many households are there in Soorajgarh?

There are 77 households in Soorajgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Soorajgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soorajgarh is 57.70%. Male literacy is 71.05% and female literacy is 43.00%.