Surkod - Nargund, Gadag

Surkod is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Surkod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surkod is 601895. The village covers a total geographical area of 1855.93 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Surkod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nargund Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surkod

As per Census 2011, Surkod village has a total population of 3,152 people, consisting of 1,614 males and 1,538 females. The village has 676 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,072 literate and 1,080 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 221 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Surkod

Surkod 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Surkod

Surkod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mallapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Surkod is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Surkod is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surkod

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

Health Facilities in Surkod

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

FAQs about Surkod