Surjapur - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Surjapur is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Piyali and around 31 km from Alipore. Dhapdhapi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surjapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surjapur is 333971. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.39 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Surjapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surjapur

According to the 2011 Census, Surjapur village had a total population of 1,434 people, including 800 males and 634 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 793 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 79.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Surjapur

Surjapur 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 Surjapur

Surjapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surjyapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Surjapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Surjapur is about 31 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 Surjapur

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

Health Facilities in Surjapur

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

FAQs about Surjapur