Soorkhand Khera Village - Semari, Salumbar

Soorkhand Khera is a village situated in the Semari tehsil of Salumbar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from Sarada and around 70 km from Udaipur. Surkhand Kheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soorkhand Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soorkhand Khera is 107509. The village covers a total geographical area of 760.81 hectares and falls under the 313903 pincode. Salumber is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Soorkhand Khera

As per Census 2011, Soorkhand Khera village has a total population of 2,725 people, consisting of 1,440 males and 1,285 females. The village has 553 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,573 literate and 1,152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,081 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Soorkhand Khera are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,725 1,440 1,285
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 393 217 176
Scheduled Castes (SC) 87 51 36
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,081 549 532
Literate Population 1,573 976 597
Illiterate Population 1,152 464 688

Nearby Villages of Soorkhand Khera

Soorkhand Khera 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Hemato Ki BhagalSouth-East1.87 km
PanderWest2.03 km
Karan PuriyaSouth-West2.20 km
NawraNorth-East2.36 km
KolarNorth-West2.56 km
MalarWest2.61 km
Chaokara LimbriNorth-East2.75 km
GatoraSouth-West2.81 km
BagthalaSouth-East2.94 km
BherwaNorth3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soorkhand Khera

Soorkhand Khera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sur Khand Ka Kheda, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station Yes Available within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Salumber to Soorkhand Khera is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Soorkhand Khera is about 70 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 Soorkhand Khera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Soorkhand Khera

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

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

FAQs about Soorkhand Khera

Where is Soorkhand Khera located?

Soorkhand Khera village is located in Semari Tehsil, Salumbar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soorkhand Khera?

The Gram Panchayat of Soorkhand Khera is Surkhand Kheda.

What is the pincode of Soorkhand Khera?

The pincode of Soorkhand Khera is 313903.

What is the population of Soorkhand Khera?

Soorkhand Khera has a total population of 2,725, including 1,440 males and 1,285 females.

How many households are there in Soorkhand Khera?

There are 553 households in Soorkhand Khera.

What is the literacy rate in Soorkhand Khera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soorkhand Khera is 57.72%. Male literacy is 67.78% and female literacy is 46.46%.