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 information the sub-district code of Surankote Block (CD) is 00019. Total area of surankote tehsil is 250 km² including 245.36 km² rural area and 4.87 km² urban area. Surankote tehsil has a population of 1,24,755 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,743 while rural population is 1,18,012. Surankote has a sex ratio of approximately 898 females for every 1,000 males. Surankote tehsil has a population density of 499 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 23,056 houses in the sub-district, including 1,367 urban houses and 21,689 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 50.17% population of surankote tehsil is literate, out of which 60.46% males and 38.72% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Surankote Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |