Sural
Sural is a village located in Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Guhagar (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Sural village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Sural unique in its vibrant Guhagar-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Sural’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Sural
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sural is 565415. The village spans a total geographical area of 551.07 hectares. Chiplun is nearest town to Sural village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.
When it comes to local governance, Sural village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Sural
Population of Sural
According to the 2011 Census, Sural has a total population of about 1,005, with approximately 457 males and 548 females. The sex ratio is around 1199 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.01%, with male literacy at about 87.31% and female literacy near 68.43%. There are around 243 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sural's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,005 | 457 | 548 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 79 | 39 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 774 | 399 | 375 |
| Illiterate Population | 231 | 58 | 173 |
Connectivity of Sural
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sural. As per the 2011 stats, Sural had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sural
Knowing the nearby villages of Sural helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sural.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sural
- Where is Sural located?
- Sural village is situated in Guhagar Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sural?
- Sural serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Sural as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sural is 1,005, with 457 males and 548 females.
- How many households are there in Sural as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sural village has a total of 243 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sural as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sural is 77.01%. The male literacy rate is 87.31%, while the female literacy rate is 68.43%.