Suriya - Niwai, Tonk

Suriya is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Hanotia Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suriya is 092785. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.87 hectares and falls under the 304022 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Suriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Suriya

According to the 2011 Census, Suriya village had a total population of 875 people, including 455 males and 420 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.89%, with male literacy at 77.49% and female literacy at 47.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Suriya

Suriya 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 Suriya

Public transport in the Suriya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Channani, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Suriya is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Suriya is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suriya

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

Health Facilities in Suriya

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

FAQs about Suriya