Surshi - Tirwa, Kannauj

Surshi is a village situated in the Tirwa tehsil of Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirwa and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kannauj. Surshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surshi is 147267. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.67 hectares and falls under the 209734 pincode. Kannauj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Surshi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kannauj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Surshi

As per Census 2011, Surshi village has a total population of 3,211 people, consisting of 1,708 males and 1,503 females. The village has 610 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 459 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,126 literate and 1,085 illiterate residents. Additionally, 671 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2111,7081,503
Child Population (0–6 yrs)459238221
Scheduled Castes (SC)671352319
Literate Population2,1261,229897
Illiterate Population1,085479606

Nearby Villages of Surshi

Surshi 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)
ViharipurSouth-East1.72 km
DaudpurSouth-East2.06 km
BhakrauliNorth-West2.14 km
SidhauliNorth-East2.29 km
MaidauSouth-West2.78 km
GarhiSouth-East2.94 km
KharpatpurSouth2.97 km
BahsuiaNorth2.99 km
Ibrahimpur RaunsSouth3.01 km
FakerpurberwaWest3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surshi

Surshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bakothikhas, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannauj to Surshi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannauj to Surshi is about 25 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 Surshi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Surshi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Surshi

Where is Surshi located?

Surshi village is located in Tirwa Tehsil, Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surshi?

Surshi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Surshi?

The pincode of Surshi is 209734.

What is the population of Surshi?

Surshi has a total population of 3,211, including 1,708 males and 1,503 females.

How many households are there in Surshi?

There are 610 households in Surshi.

What is the literacy rate in Surshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surshi is 66.21%. Male literacy is 71.96% and female literacy is 59.68%.