Surewal - Nangal, Rupnagar
Surewal is a village situated in the Nangal tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nangal and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Surewal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Surewal is 038553. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 140133 pincode. Nangal is the nearest town.
Surewal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anandpur Sahib Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Population of Surewal
As per Census 2011, Surewal village has a total population of 614 people, consisting of 297 males and 317 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Surewal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 614 | 297 | 317 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 27 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 116 | 55 | 61 |
| Literate Population | 451 | 240 | 211 |
| Illiterate Population | 163 | 57 | 106 |
Nearby Villages of Surewal
Surewal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Surewal
Surewal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Surewal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Surewal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Surewal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Surewal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Surewal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Surewal
Where is Surewal located?
Surewal village is located in Nangal Tehsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Surewal?
Surewal is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Surewal?
The pincode of Surewal is 140133.
What is the population of Surewal?
Surewal has a total population of 614, including 297 males and 317 females.
How many households are there in Surewal?
There are 129 households in Surewal.
What is the literacy rate in Surewal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surewal is 73.45%. Male literacy is 80.81% and female literacy is 66.56%.