Surlabi - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Surlabi is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Garuvale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surlabi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surlabi is 617950. The village covers a total geographical area of 5476.16 hectares and falls under the 571251 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Surlabi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madikeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surlabi

According to the 2011 Census, Surlabi village had a total population of 518 people, including 251 males and 267 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.98%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 72.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Surlabi

Surlabi 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 Surlabi

Surlabi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shrivagilu, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Surlabi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Surlabi is about 35 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 Surlabi

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

Health Facilities in Surlabi

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

FAQs about Surlabi