Surag - Garud, Bageshwar
Surag is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Surag village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Surag is 051337. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.36 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Surag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Surag
As per Census 2011, Surag village has a total population of 291 people, consisting of 148 males and 143 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 178 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Surag are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 291 | 148 | 143 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 55 | 27 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 178 | 110 | 68 |
| Illiterate Population | 113 | 38 | 75 |
Nearby Villages of Surag
Surag 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 Surag
Surag is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| 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 Bageshwar to Surag is about 42 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 Surag
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Surag village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Surag
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Surag village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Surag
Where is Surag located?
Surag village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Surag?
Surag is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Surag?
The pincode of Surag is 263635.
What is the population of Surag?
Surag has a total population of 291, including 148 males and 143 females.
How many households are there in Surag?
There are 47 households in Surag.
What is the literacy rate in Surag?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surag is 61.17%. Male literacy is 74.32% and female literacy is 47.55%.