Surkhi - Obra, Aurangabad

Surkhi is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Sonhuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surkhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surkhi is 253278. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Surkhi

As per Census 2011, Surkhi village has a total population of 1,232 people, consisting of 641 males and 591 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 973 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 352 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Surkhi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Surkhi

Surkhi 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 Surkhi

Surkhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Surkhi is about 15 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 Surkhi

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

Health Facilities in Surkhi

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

FAQs about Surkhi