Surrepal - Tongpal, Sukma
Surrepal is a village situated in the Tongpal tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Chhindgarh and around 128 km from Dantewada. Kindarwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surrepal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Surrepal is 450582. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.13 hectares and falls under the 494115 pincode. Sukma is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Surrepal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dantewada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Surrepal
According to the 2011 Census, Surrepal village had a total population of 342 people, including 193 males and 149 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 772 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.79%, with male literacy at 72.39% and female literacy at 38.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.
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 Population | 342 | 193 | 149 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 53 | 30 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 253 | 140 | 113 |
| Literate Population | 167 | 118 | 49 |
| Illiterate Population | 175 | 75 | 100 |
Nearby Villages of Surrepal
Surrepal 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kindarwada | East | 1.83 km |
| Gadamras | North-West | 2.56 km |
| Mekhawaya | South-West | 3.48 km |
| Netanar | South-East | 3.65 km |
| Puspal | North-East | 3.94 km |
| Tumakpal | East | 4.24 km |
| Kokawada | North-East | 4.35 km |
| Idjepal | West | 4.80 km |
| Talnar | South | 5.09 km |
| Kodripal | North | 5.43 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Surrepal
Surrepal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumar Sadra, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sukma to Surrepal is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Surrepal is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Surrepal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Surrepal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Surrepal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Surrepal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Surrepal
Where is Surrepal located?
Surrepal village is located in Tongpal Tehsil, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Surrepal?
The Gram Panchayat of Surrepal is Kindarwada.
What is the pincode of Surrepal?
The pincode of Surrepal is 494115.
What is the population of Surrepal?
Surrepal had a total population of 342, including 193 males and 149 females.
How many households are there in Surrepal?
Surrepal had 84 households.
What is the literacy rate in Surrepal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surrepal was 57.79%. Male literacy was 72.39% and female literacy was 38.89%.