Surala - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Surala is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Vaijapur and around 90 km from Aurangabad. Surala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surala is 549108. The village covers a total geographical area of 1181 hectares and falls under the 423701 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Surala

According to the 2011 Census, Surala village had a total population of 1,975 people, including 1,027 males and 948 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.07%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 66.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Surala

Surala 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 Surala

Surala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sanvatsar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Surala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Surala is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surala

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

Health Facilities in Surala

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

FAQs about Surala