Sura - Sarath, Deoghar

Sura is a village situated in the Sarath subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarath and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Bochbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sura is 354941. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.7 hectares and falls under the 815355 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

Sura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sura

As per Census 2011, Sura village has a total population of 394 people, consisting of 190 males and 204 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 171 literate and 223 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population394190204
Child Population (0–6 yrs)863749
Literate Population17110269
Illiterate Population22388135

Nearby Villages of Sura

Sura 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarabankSouth-East0.72 km
HathwariNorth0.85 km
BhuraSouth0.92 km
BaradangalEast0.97 km
NawabandhSouth-West1.51 km
Nachamia AmbaSouth-West1.66 km
KarhiyaEast2.07 km
PathardaSouth2.08 km
JaraNorth-East2.20 km
AmdihaNorth2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sura. The nearest railway station is Nawapatra, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Sura is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sura

Where is Sura located?

Sura village is located in Sarath Subdivision, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sura?

The Gram Panchayat of Sura is Bochbandh.

What is the pincode of Sura?

The pincode of Sura is 815355.

What is the population of Sura?

Sura has a total population of 394, including 190 males and 204 females.

How many households are there in Sura?

There are 58 households in Sura.

What is the literacy rate in Sura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sura is 43.40%. Male literacy is 53.68% and female literacy is 33.82%.