Surkumi

Surkumi is a village located in Garu subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Garu (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Dhangartola is the gram panchayat of Surkumi village.

Here you can discover what makes Surkumi unique in its vibrant Garu-Latehar region. You’ll see Surkumi’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 Surkumi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Surkumi is 367175. The village spans a total geographical area of 1368 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Garu is nearest town to Surkumi village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Surkumi 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 Manika Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Surkumi

Population of Surkumi

According to the 2011 Census, Surkumi has a total population of about 1,176, with approximately 575 males and 601 females. The sex ratio is around 1045 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 281 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,126. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.68%, with male literacy at about 56.35% and female literacy near 37.44%. There are around 236 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Surkumi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Surkumi

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

Nearby Villages of Surkumi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Surkumi