Surla

Surla is a village located in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Sanguem (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Sancordem is the gram panchayat of Surla village.

Here you can discover what makes Surla unique in its vibrant Sanguem-South Goa region. You’ll see Surla’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Surla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Surla is 626974. The village spans a total geographical area of 6420 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403406. Sanguem is nearest town to Surla village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Surla village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sanvordem Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Surla

Population of Surla

According to the 2011 Census, Surla has a total population of about 1,109, with approximately 566 males and 543 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 94 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 10 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.74%, with male literacy at about 83.04% and female literacy near 68.14%. There are around 247 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Surla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Surla

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Surla. As per the 2011 stats, Surla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Surla

Knowing the nearby villages of Surla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Surla.

Frequently Asked Questions about Surla