Surwalia - Barharia, Siwan

Surwalia is a village situated in the Barharia subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barharia and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Kurwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surwalia is 231469. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 841232 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Surwalia

As per Census 2011, Surwalia village has a total population of 2,102 people, consisting of 1,101 males and 1,001 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 342 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,168 literate and 934 illiterate residents. Additionally, 375 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Surwalia

Surwalia 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 Surwalia

Surwalia 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 Amlori Sarsar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Surwalia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surwalia

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

Health Facilities in Surwalia

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

FAQs about Surwalia