Surar - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Surar is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Majhiawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surar is 253805. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 824303 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Surar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surar

According to the 2011 Census, Surar village had a total population of 1,528 people, including 803 males and 725 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.17%, with male literacy at 73.53% and female literacy at 64.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 747.

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 Population1,528803725
Child Population (0–6 yrs)292157135
Scheduled Castes (SC)747398349
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population855475380
Illiterate Population673328345

Nearby Villages of Surar

Surar 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)
InglisSouth-East0.77 km
PirautaWest0.94 km
PurainiSouth-East1.06 km
GhirsindiSouth-West1.44 km
KhairaNorth1.57 km
SuhaiSouth-East1.90 km
EkgharaNorth-West1.92 km
DaruaEast2.12 km
GosaindihSouth2.67 km
SaleaWest3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surar

Public transport in the Surar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Surar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Surar is about 38 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 Surar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Surar

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

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

FAQs about Surar

Where is Surar located?

Surar village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Surar?

The Gram Panchayat of Surar is Majhiawan.

What is the pincode of Surar?

The pincode of Surar is 824303.

What is the population of Surar?

Surar had a total population of 1,528, including 803 males and 725 females.

How many households are there in Surar?

Surar had 231 households.

What is the literacy rate in Surar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surar was 69.17%. Male literacy was 73.53% and female literacy was 64.41%.