Surki - Darhi, Bemetara

Surki is a village situated in the Darhi tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from Bemetara and around 100 km from Durg. Hemaband serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surki is 441941. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.22 hectares and falls under the 491335 pincode. Bemetara is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Surki

According to the 2011 Census, Surki village had a total population of 503 people, including 246 males and 257 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.58%, with male literacy at 79.70% and female literacy at 69.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466.

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

Nearby Villages of Surki

Surki 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 Surki

Surki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bemetara to Surki is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Surki is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surki

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

Health Facilities in Surki

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

FAQs about Surki