Surgaon - Gondpipri, Chandrapur

Surgaon is a village situated in the Gondpipri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gondpipri and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chakghadoli serves as the Village Panchayat for Surgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surgaon is 541886. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.23 hectares and falls under the 442702 pincode. Ballarpur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Surgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Surgaon village had a total population of 492 people, including 252 males and 240 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.79%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 67.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Surgaon

Surgaon 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 Surgaon

Surgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wihirgaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballarpur to Surgaon is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Surgaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surgaon

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

Health Facilities in Surgaon

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

FAQs about Surgaon