Surankote
Surankote is a Town and Tehsil in Punch District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Surankote Block (CD) is 00019. The total area of Surankote Tehsil is 250 km², which includes 245.36 km² of rural area and 4.87 km² of urban area. Surankote has a sex ratio of approximately 898 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Surankote Tehsil
Surankote Tehsil has a total of 34 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Surankote Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bafliaz | Buffliaz A | Surankote (38 km) |
| 2 | Behrangala | Behramgala | Surankote (23 km) |
| 3 | Buni Khet | Bhunikhet | Surankote (33 km) |
| 4 | Chananser | Sailan | Surankote (6 km) |
| 5 | Chandi Marh | Chandimarh | Surankote (22 km) |
| 6 | Dandi Dhara | Dandi Dhara | Surankote (7 km) |
| 7 | Daraba | Draba | Surankote (4 km) |
| 8 | Dhara Mohara | Dhara Mohra | Surankote (12 km) |
| 9 | Dodi | Dodi | Surankote (16 km) |
| 10 | Dogey | Dogran Lower | Surankote (28 km) |
| 11 | Dundhak | Dundak | Surakote (4 km) |
| 12 | Fazal Abad | Fazalabad Bhatair | Surankote (35 km) |
| 13 | Forest Block | Buffliaz A | Surankote (21 km) |
| 14 | Gaunthal | Gunthal Lower | Surankote (6 km) |
| 15 | Hari | Hari Lower | Surankote (12 km) |
| 16 | Kalar Kattal | Kallar Kattal | Surankote (35 km) |
| 17 | Lassana | Lassana Lower | Surankote (6 km) |
| 18 | Lathung | Lathoung | Surankote (6 km) |
| 19 | Mahara | Mahara | Surankote (43 km) |
| 20 | Malhan | Malhan | Surankote (12 km) |
| 21 | Marhote | Marhote Lower Left | Surankote (13 km) |
| 22 | Mohra Bachhai | Mohra Bachhai Lower | Surankote (8 km) |
| 23 | Morha | Murrah Lower Kulali | Surankote (5 km) |
| 24 | Pamrote | Pamrote | Surankote (33 km) |
| 25 | Phagla | Phagla | Surankote (10 km) |
| 26 | Poshiana | Poshana | Surankote (31 km) |
| 27 | Potha | Potha Lower | Surankote |
| 28 | Sailan | Sailan | Surankote (43 km) |
| 29 | Samote | N/A | Surankote (31 km) |
| 30 | Sanei | Sanai Lower | Surankote (3 km) |
| 31 | Sangla | Dara Sangla | Surankote (10 km) |
| 32 | Sangliani | Sanglani | Surankote (4 km) |
| 33 | Surankot | Surankote Lower | Surankote |
| 34 | Traran Wali | Tarranwali | Surankote (4 km) |
Population of Surankote Tehsil
The population profile of Surankote Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Surankote Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,24,755 | 1,18,012 | 6,743 |
| Male Population | 65,699 | 62,158 | 3,541 |
| Female Population | 59,056 | 55,854 | 3,202 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,011 | 22,005 | 1,006 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,167 | 11,631 | 536 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,844 | 10,374 | 470 |
| Literate Population | 62,587 | 57,725 | 4,862 |
| Literate Male Population | 39,719 | 36,939 | 2,780 |
| Literate Female Population | 22,868 | 20,786 | 2,082 |
| Illiterate Population | 62,168 | 60,287 | 1,881 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 25,980 | 25,219 | 761 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 36,188 | 35,068 | 1,120 |
| Total Households | 23,056 | 21,689 | 1,367 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Surankote Tehsil is around 1,24,755 people. This includes 65,699 males and 59,056 females. Rural population is about 1,18,012 (62,158 males and 55,854 females), while urban population is nearly 6,743 (3,541 males and 3,202 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,011 of the population, with 12,167 boys and 10,844 girls. Rural areas have 22,005 children, and urban areas have about 1,006 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 62,587 literate people in Surankote Tehsil, including 39,719 literate males and 22,868 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 57,725 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,862 people.
- About 62,168 people in Surankote Tehsil are not literate, including 25,980 males and 36,188 females. Rural areas include 60,287 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,881 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 23,056 households, with 21,689 in villages and 1,367 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Surankote Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| SC Male Population | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| SC Female Population | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Total ST Population | 50,935 | 49,397 | 1,538 |
| ST Male Population | 26,403 | 25,593 | 810 |
| ST Female Population | 24,532 | 23,804 | 728 |
| Population Density | 499 / km² | 481 / km² | 1,385 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Surankote Tehsil is approximately 12 people, including 11 males and 1 females. Around 9 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Surankote Tehsil is about 50,935 people, including 26,403 males and 24,532 females. Around 49,397 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,538 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 499 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 481 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,385 people per sq. km.