Surta

Surta is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.1km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Surta village. As per 2009 stats, Raniganj is the gram panchayat of Surta village.

Here you can discover what makes Surta unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Surta’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Surta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Surta is 309398. The village spans a total geographical area of 118.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raigunj is nearest town to Surta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Surta village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Surta

Population of Surta

According to the 2011 Census, Surta has a total population of about 240, with approximately 118 males and 122 females. The sex ratio is around 1033 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 240. The overall literacy rate is approximately 33.75%, with male literacy at about 34.75% and female literacy near 32.79%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Surta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Surta

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Surta. As per the 2011 stats, Surta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Surta

Knowing the nearby villages of Surta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Surta.

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