Surf - Someshwar, Almora
Surf is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Mala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surf village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Surf is 053350. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.46 hectares and falls under the 263637 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Surf village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Surf
As per Census 2011, Surf village has a total population of 138 people, consisting of 67 males and 71 females. The village has 29 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 93 literate and 45 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Surf are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 138 | 67 | 71 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 71 | 33 | 38 |
| Literate Population | 93 | 52 | 41 |
| Illiterate Population | 45 | 15 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Surf
Surf 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 Surf
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Surf.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Surf is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Surf
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Surf village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Surf
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Surf village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Surf
Where is Surf located?
Surf village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Surf?
The Gram Panchayat of Surf is Mala.
What is the pincode of Surf?
The pincode of Surf is 263637.
What is the population of Surf?
Surf has a total population of 138, including 67 males and 71 females.
How many households are there in Surf?
There are 29 households in Surf.
What is the literacy rate in Surf?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surf is 67.39%. Male literacy is 77.61% and female literacy is 57.75%.