Surjyapur - Barrackpur - II, North 24 Parganas

Surjyapur is a village situated in the Barrackpur - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Madhabpur and around 9.6 km from Barasat. Sewli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surjyapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surjyapur is 323122. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.54 hectares and falls under the 700121 pincode. Barrackpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Surjyapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Noapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surjyapur

According to the 2011 Census, Surjyapur village had a total population of 5,714 people, including 2,880 males and 2,834 females, living in 1,362 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 80.80% and female literacy at 73.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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 Population5,7142,8802,834
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552291261
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,5261,3131,213
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1226458
Literate Population3,9862,0921,894
Illiterate Population1,728788940

Nearby Villages of Surjyapur

Surjyapur 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)
JalsukhaEast1.28 km
SaibanaSouth-East1.47 km
SebarhatEast1.75 km
JamtagarSouth-East2.21 km
RangapurEast2.22 km
FateabadEast2.30 km
ChharuhatNorth-East2.49 km
Teleni Para (ct)North2.61 km
BijoypurNorth-East2.75 km
BerunanpukhuriaSouth-East3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surjyapur

Surjyapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barrackpur to Surjyapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Surjyapur is about 9.6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surjyapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Surjyapur

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

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

FAQs about Surjyapur

Where is Surjyapur located?

Surjyapur village is located in Barrackpur - II Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Surjyapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Surjyapur is Sewli.

What is the pincode of Surjyapur?

The pincode of Surjyapur is 700121.

What is the population of Surjyapur?

Surjyapur had a total population of 5,714, including 2,880 males and 2,834 females.

How many households are there in Surjyapur?

Surjyapur had 1,362 households.

What is the literacy rate in Surjyapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surjyapur was 77.22%. Male literacy was 80.80% and female literacy was 73.61%.