Suring - Munsiari, Pithoragarh
Suring is a village situated in the Munsiari tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Munsiari and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Suring village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Suring is 048919. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.06 hectares and falls under the 262554 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 93 km away.
Suring village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Suring
As per Census 2011, Suring village has a total population of 362 people, consisting of 154 males and 208 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,350 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 242 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 252 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Suring are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 362 | 154 | 208 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 58 | 27 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 32 | 13 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 252 | 109 | 143 |
| Literate Population | 242 | 112 | 130 |
| Illiterate Population | 120 | 42 | 78 |
Nearby Villages of Suring
Suring 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 Suring
Suring is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Suring is about 93 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Suring is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Suring
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Suring village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Suring
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Suring village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Suring
Where is Suring located?
Suring village is located in Munsiari Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Suring?
Suring is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Suring?
The pincode of Suring is 262554.
What is the population of Suring?
Suring has a total population of 362, including 154 males and 208 females.
How many households are there in Suring?
There are 96 households in Suring.
What is the literacy rate in Suring?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suring is 66.85%. Male literacy is 72.73% and female literacy is 62.50%.