Soorpura (Pachpadra, Barmer)
Soorpura | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,231 ha (7,984 acres) |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,253 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 344026[1] |
| Village code | 02157400 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-04 |
| Website | barmer |
Soorpura is a small village of 3231 hectares in Pachpadra Tehsil in Barmer district in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Soorpura depends on BALOTRA, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, One tank, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Soorpura is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tanker. Soorpura's pin code is 344026[4], and village code is 02157400. The area of Soorpura is segregated as 3047 hectares unirrigated, the 42 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 142 hectare area not available for cultivation.
The village is connected with a single bus service. Soorpura has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Soorpura is a census village in the district of Barmer, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 1253 and has total administration over 233 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Soorpura has 253 children, 139 boys and 114 girls.
- Scheduled caste counts for 171 (13.65%) males constitute 85 (6.78%) of the population and females 86 (6.86%).
- Scheduled tribe counts for 275 (21.95%) males constitute 140 (11.17%) of the population and females 135 (10.77%).
Medical facility
- Soorpura has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 603 people are literate in Soorpura out of which 398 are males and 205 are females.
Soorpura has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 555 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 348 male, 207 female with 259 (46.67%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 235 males and 24 females. 105 males and 21 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 15 male and 1 female agricultural labor. 296 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of BALOTRA and Barmer to sell salt and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 344026 and Post Offices under 344026 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "Pin Code 344026 and Post Offices under 344026 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "344026 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ↑ "Pincode 344026". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.