Suraya - Jasrana, Firozabad

Suraya is a village situated in the Jasrana tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jasrana and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Suraya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suraya is 125658. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.53 hectares and falls under the 283152 pincode. Awagarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Suraya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Suraya

According to the 2011 Census, Suraya village had a total population of 1,638 people, including 881 males and 757 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.08%, with male literacy at 80.60% and female literacy at 55.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,638881757
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270149121
Scheduled Castes (SC)273147126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population945590355
Illiterate Population693291402

Nearby Villages of Suraya

Suraya 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)
JaitpurEast1.53 km
KheraNorth-East2.17 km
KodraSouth2.79 km
NawaliNorth2.87 km
NizampurEast2.93 km
FatehpurpatSouth-East3.04 km
Veer NagarNorth-West3.21 km
Nagla DevaSouth-East3.44 km
MuhbbatpurEast3.64 km
Nagala PunniNorth3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Suraya

Suraya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Awa Garh, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Awagarh to Suraya is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Suraya is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suraya

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

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

Health Facilities in Suraya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Suraya

Where is Suraya located?

Suraya village is located in Jasrana Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Suraya?

Suraya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Suraya?

The pincode of Suraya is 283152.

What is the population of Suraya?

Suraya had a total population of 1,638, including 881 males and 757 females.

How many households are there in Suraya?

Suraya had 275 households.

What is the literacy rate in Suraya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suraya was 69.08%. Male literacy was 80.60% and female literacy was 55.82%.