Surapur - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Surapur is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Mukho Mazara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surapur is 031826. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 144525 pincode. Mahilpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Surapur

As per Census 2011, Surapur village has a total population of 483 people, consisting of 271 males and 212 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 782 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 115 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Surapur

Surapur 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 Surapur

Surapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahngarwal Doaba, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Surapur is about 14 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 Surapur

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

Health Facilities in Surapur

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

FAQs about Surapur