Surajpur - Azamgarh

Surajpur is a village situated in the Azamgarh tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Azamgarh, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sevata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surajpur is 193924. The village covers a total geographical area of 6.7 hectares and falls under the 276131 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Surajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Azamgarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Surajpur

As per Census 2011, Surajpur village has a total population of 73 people, consisting of 38 males and 35 females. The village has 11 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 43 literate and 30 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population733835
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1376
Scheduled Castes (SC)733835
Literate Population432716
Illiterate Population301119

Nearby Villages of Surajpur

Surajpur 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)
SevataNorth-East0.40 km
MirpurEast0.67 km
MamarakhapurNorth-West0.88 km
Zahid ChakEast1.27 km
SonapurNorth-East1.31 km
KhallopurSouth-West1.55 km
Nazar ChakNorth-East1.71 km
PatahuaEast1.76 km
TariSouth1.82 km
Sarif ChakNorth-East1.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surajpur

Surajpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sidhari Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Surajpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Surajpur is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Surajpur

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

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

FAQs about Surajpur

Where is Surajpur located?

Surajpur village is located in Azamgarh Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surajpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Surajpur is Sevata.

What is the pincode of Surajpur?

The pincode of Surajpur is 276131.

What is the population of Surajpur?

Surajpur has a total population of 73, including 38 males and 35 females.

How many households are there in Surajpur?

There are 11 households in Surajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Surajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surajpur is 58.90%. Male literacy is 71.05% and female literacy is 45.71%.