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

As per Census 2011, Suriya village has a total population of 875 people, consisting of 455 males and 420 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 483 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 322 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 168 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population875455420
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1076443
Scheduled Castes (SC)322168154
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1688682
Literate Population483303180
Illiterate Population392152240

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Shri UddetpuraSouth1.62 km
HarbhagatpuraEast1.99 km
Pathraj MustarkaSouth-East2.15 km
PratappuraSouth-West2.57 km
SunariSouth2.84 km
Shri JagpuraSouth-East3.33 km
Barh Pathraj KalanSouth-East3.44 km
KachariyaEast3.72 km
Hanotiya BujurgNorth-East3.91 km
RaholiNorth-West3.94 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Suriya

Where is Suriya located?

Suriya village is located in Niwai Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Suriya?

The Gram Panchayat of Suriya is Hanotia Bujurg.

What is the pincode of Suriya?

The pincode of Suriya is 304022.

What is the population of Suriya?

Suriya has a total population of 875, including 455 males and 420 females.

How many households are there in Suriya?

There are 156 households in Suriya.

What is the literacy rate in Suriya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suriya is 55.20%. Male literacy is 66.59% and female literacy is 42.86%.