Surkharu - Shikarpur, Bulandshahr

Surkharu is a village situated in the Shikarpur tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikarpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Surkharu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surkharu is 121371. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.61 hectares and falls under the 203394 pincode. Jahangirabad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Surkharu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Surkharu

As per Census 2011, Surkharu village has a total population of 2,498 people, consisting of 1,305 males and 1,193 females. The village has 445 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 400 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,609 literate and 889 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,007 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Surkharu

Surkharu 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 Surkharu

Surkharu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maman, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jahangirabad to Surkharu is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Surkharu is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surkharu

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

Health Facilities in Surkharu

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

FAQs about Surkharu