Surpa - Patan, Durg

Surpa is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Surpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surpa is 442758. The village covers a total geographical area of 711.26 hectares and falls under the 491223 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Surpa

According to the 2011 Census, Surpa village had a total population of 1,955 people, including 1,000 males and 955 females, living in 389 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.77%, with male literacy at 92.02% and female literacy at 71.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Surpa

Surpa 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 Surpa

Surpa 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 Gundardehi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Surpa is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Surpa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surpa

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

Health Facilities in Surpa

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

FAQs about Surpa