Suraj - Badnor, Beawar

Suraj is a village situated in the Badnor tehsil of Beawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from Asind and around 71 km from Bhilwara. Chainpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suraj is 094614. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.27 hectares and falls under the 311301 pincode. Asind is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Suraj

As per Census 2011, Suraj village has a total population of 1,366 people, consisting of 688 males and 678 females. The village has 301 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 811 literate and 555 illiterate residents. Additionally, 393 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 119 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,366688678
Child Population (0–6 yrs)210102108
Scheduled Castes (SC)393207186
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1196653
Literate Population811487324
Illiterate Population555201354

Nearby Villages of Suraj

Suraj 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)
BhawanipuraNorth-East1.05 km
Semla Ka BariyaSouth-West1.60 km
ChainpuraNorth-East2.66 km
KidimalSouth-East2.68 km
SalyaEast3.62 km
TeetriNorth-West3.77 km
NimbiyaSouth3.99 km
DaheriyaWest4.20 km
Dhoraka BariyaSouth-East4.39 km
GajunaSouth-West4.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Suraj

Suraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haripur, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asind to Suraj is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Suraj is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suraj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Suraj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Suraj

Where is Suraj located?

Suraj village is located in Badnor Tehsil, Beawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Suraj?

The Gram Panchayat of Suraj is Chainpura.

What is the pincode of Suraj?

The pincode of Suraj is 311301.

What is the population of Suraj?

Suraj has a total population of 1,366, including 688 males and 678 females.

How many households are there in Suraj?

There are 301 households in Suraj.

What is the literacy rate in Suraj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suraj is 59.37%. Male literacy is 70.78% and female literacy is 47.79%.