Soorpura - Khandela, Sikar

Soorpura is a village situated in the Khandela tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Sri Madhopur and around 46 km from Sikar. Khatundara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soorpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soorpura is 082010. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.83 hectares and falls under the 332722 pincode. Khandela is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Soorpura

According to the 2011 Census, Soorpura village had a total population of 778 people, including 419 males and 359 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 87.87% and female literacy at 58.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Soorpura

Soorpura 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 Soorpura

Soorpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palsana, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandela to Soorpura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sikar to Soorpura is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soorpura

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

Health Facilities in Soorpura

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

FAQs about Soorpura