Surana - Modinagar, Ghaziabad

Surana is a village situated in the Modinagar tehsil of Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Modinagar and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ghaziabad. Surana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surana is 119559. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.5 hectares and falls under the 201206 pincode.

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

Population of Surana

As per Census 2011, Surana village has a total population of 8,435 people, consisting of 4,580 males and 3,855 females. The village has 1,451 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,270 literate and 3,165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,4354,5803,855
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,248682566
Scheduled Castes (SC)744402342
Literate Population5,2703,2672,003
Illiterate Population3,1651,3131,852

Nearby Villages of Surana

Surana 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SuthariSouth1.80 km
AlapurNorth1.85 km
Kadarnagar BuradiSouth-East2.36 km
KunhaidaNorth-East2.92 km
ShahbanpurWest3.09 km
GyaspurEast3.20 km
LalyanaWest3.39 km
Ravli KalanSouth-East3.60 km
Amirpur GarhiSouth-East3.63 km
Nekpur SabitnagarSouth3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surana

Surana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Fakharpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ghaziabad to Surana is about 27 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 Surana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Surana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Surana

Where is Surana located?

Surana village is located in Modinagar Tehsil, Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surana?

Surana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Surana?

The pincode of Surana is 201206.

What is the population of Surana?

Surana has a total population of 8,435, including 4,580 males and 3,855 females.

How many households are there in Surana?

There are 1,451 households in Surana.

What is the literacy rate in Surana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surana is 62.48%. Male literacy is 71.33% and female literacy is 51.96%.