Surajbar - Naxalbari, Darjeeling

Surajbar is a village situated in the Naxalbari subdivision of Darjeeling district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.2 km from Naxalbari. Maniram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surajbar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surajbar is 306581. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.39 hectares and falls under the 734423 pincode. Uttar Bagdogra is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Surajbar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Matigara-naxalbari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surajbar

According to the 2011 Census, Surajbar village had a total population of 235 people, including 115 males and 120 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.73%, with male literacy at 64.29% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Surajbar

Surajbar 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 Surajbar

Surajbar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Naksalbari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttar Bagdogra to Surajbar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surajbar

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

Health Facilities in Surajbar

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

FAQs about Surajbar