Sooraja

Sooraja is a village located in Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Iglas (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Aligarh. As per 2009 stats, Barha Kalan is the gram panchayat of Sooraja village.

Sooraja has its own place in the vibrant Aligarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sooraja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sooraja is 122898. The village spans a total geographical area of 192.92 hectares. Iglas is nearest town to Sooraja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Sooraja

Below is a concise population overview of Sooraja as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 867 464 403
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 152 74 78
Scheduled Castes (SC) 749 404 345
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 498 330 168
Illiterate Population 369 134 235

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sooraja village:

  • The total population of Sooraja village is around 867, including approximately 464 males and 403 females, with a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 152 children aged 0–6 years in Sooraja village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sooraja village has 749 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sooraja village is about 57.44%, with male literacy at 71.12% and female literacy at 41.69%.
  • There are around 156 households in Sooraja village.

Connectivity of Sooraja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sooraja. As per the 2011 stats, Sooraja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sooraja

Knowing the nearby villages of Sooraja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sooraja.

Lal Garhi Jawar Nama Bahadurpur Barha Khurd Barha Kalan Toori Daulatabad Pilkhuniya Manipur Asroi

Frequently Asked Questions about Sooraja

Where is Sooraja located?
Sooraja village is situated in Iglas Tehsil, within the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sooraja?
The Gram Panchayat of Sooraja is Barha Kalan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sooraja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sooraja is 867, with 464 males and 403 females.
How many households are there in Sooraja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sooraja village has a total of 156 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sooraja as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sooraja is 57.44%. The male literacy rate is 71.12%, while the female literacy rate is 41.69%.