Sundarban - Surgana, Nashik

Sundarban is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Gondune serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundarban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundarban is 549614. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.8 hectares and falls under the 422211 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 122 km away.

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

Population of Sundarban

As per Census 2011, Sundarban village has a total population of 714 people, consisting of 343 males and 371 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 386 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 714 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population714343371
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206357
Scheduled Tribes (ST)714343371
Literate Population386212174
Illiterate Population328131197

Nearby Villages of Sundarban

Sundarban 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)
SongirNorth1.09 km
UdmalNorth-East2.70 km
Deshmukh NagarNorth-West2.78 km
PangarneNorth-East2.95 km
RanjuneNorth3.06 km
Guhi JambhulpadaSouth-West3.19 km
KukudneNorth-West3.86 km
MandhaSouth-West3.97 km
GonduneNorth4.49 km
Wangan (ka)East4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sundarban

Sundarban 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 Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 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 Nashik to Sundarban is about 122 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Sundarban is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sundarban

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sundarban

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sundarban

Where is Sundarban located?

Sundarban village is located in Surgana Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sundarban?

The Gram Panchayat of Sundarban is Gondune.

What is the pincode of Sundarban?

The pincode of Sundarban is 422211.

What is the population of Sundarban?

Sundarban has a total population of 714, including 343 males and 371 females.

How many households are there in Sundarban?

There are 158 households in Sundarban.

What is the literacy rate in Sundarban?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sundarban is 54.06%. Male literacy is 61.81% and female literacy is 46.90%.