Sural - Guhagar, Ratnagiri
Sural is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sural village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sural is 565415. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.07 hectares and falls under the 415724 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Sural village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sural
According to the 2011 Census, Sural village had a total population of 1,005 people, including 457 males and 548 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,199 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.59%, with male literacy at 95.45% and female literacy at 73.82%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,005 | 457 | 548 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 79 | 39 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 774 | 399 | 375 |
| Illiterate Population | 231 | 58 | 173 |
Nearby Villages of Sural
Sural 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kiravalewadi | South | 1.57 km |
| Ramanewadi Tarfe Koundhar Kalsur | North | 2.53 km |
| Madhal | East | 2.66 km |
| Kaundhar Kalsur | North-West | 2.83 km |
| Pali | South-East | 3.02 km |
| Zombadi | North-East | 3.03 km |
| Kotluk | South | 3.45 km |
| Velamb | West | 3.87 km |
| Chikhali | North-West | 4.07 km |
| Kalmundi | East | 4.32 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sural
Sural is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Sural is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Sural is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sural
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sural village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sural
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sural village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sural
Where is Sural located?
Sural village is located in Guhagar Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sural?
Sural is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sural?
The pincode of Sural is 415724.
What is the population of Sural?
Sural had a total population of 1,005, including 457 males and 548 females.
How many households are there in Sural?
Sural had 243 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sural?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sural was 83.59%. Male literacy was 95.45% and female literacy was 73.82%.