Surgaon - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Surgaon is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 95 km from Gondiya. Sawartola serves as the Village Panchayat for Surgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surgaon is 538277. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.84 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Surgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Surgaon village had a total population of 212 people, including 108 males and 104 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.41%, with male literacy at 95.24% and female literacy at 68.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barabhati, while the nearest airport is Gondia 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 Desaiganj to Surgaon is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Surgaon is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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