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

As per Census 2011, Surala village has a total population of 1,975 people, consisting of 1,027 males and 948 females. The village has 401 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,262 literate and 713 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9751,027948
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294163131
Scheduled Castes (SC)214107107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)592831
Literate Population1,262717545
Illiterate Population713310403

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DawalaEast2.69 km
BhaurSouth2.77 km
KhopadiSouth2.81 km
KiratpurSouth-East2.97 km
BelgaonNorth3.43 km
Talegaon MaleNorth-West3.69 km
DhotreWest3.77 km
BhaggaonNorth-East4.16 km
HingoniSouth4.54 km
GoygaonSouth-East4.58 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Surala

Where is Surala located?

Surala village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surala?

Surala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Surala?

The pincode of Surala is 423701.

What is the population of Surala?

Surala has a total population of 1,975, including 1,027 males and 948 females.

How many households are there in Surala?

There are 401 households in Surala.

What is the literacy rate in Surala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surala is 63.90%. Male literacy is 69.81% and female literacy is 57.49%.