Surai - Alibag, Raigad

Surai is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Alibag and around 19 km from Alibag. Varande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surai is 554171. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.22 hectares and falls under the 402202 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Surai

As per Census 2011, Surai village has a total population of 32 people, consisting of 20 males and 12 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 600 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 5 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population322012
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532
Literate Population271710
Illiterate Population532

Nearby Villages of Surai

Surai 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)
Mandave Tarf BamangaonSouth-West0.75 km
DawaleNorth0.92 km
PazarSouth1.24 km
VarandeEast1.68 km
BhadaneNorth-East1.75 km
PalheNorth-West1.86 km
NagaonWest2.23 km
GothiNorth-East2.27 km
KhanavNorth-East3.01 km
DeogharSouth-East3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surai

Surai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Alibag to Surai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Surai is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surai

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

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

Health Facilities in Surai

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Surai 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 Surai

Where is Surai located?

Surai village is located in Alibag Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surai?

The Gram Panchayat of Surai is Varande.

What is the pincode of Surai?

The pincode of Surai is 402202.

What is the population of Surai?

Surai has a total population of 32, including 20 males and 12 females.

How many households are there in Surai?

There are 7 households in Surai.

What is the literacy rate in Surai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surai is 84.38%. Male literacy is 85.00% and female literacy is 83.33%.