Indian Village Directory

Surkhal Village

Surkhal is an inhabited village in Jainti Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 053461, the Census 2011 record lists 119 people in 26 households and the reported area is 82.51 hectares. The local references include Queta Gram Panchayat, Lamgarha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Almora at about 54 km.

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Quick answer: Surkhal is a village in Jainti Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 053461 and 119 people in 26 households.
Village Code053461
Population119
Households26
Area82.51 hectares
Nearest TownAlmora

Key Village Facts

Village
Surkhal
Census Village Code
053461
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jainti
Sub-district Census Code
00332
CD Block
Lamgarha
Gram Panchayat
Queta
Households
26
Population
119
Male Population
51
Female Population
68
Sex Ratio
1,333.33
Area
82.51 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Almora
Nearest Town Distance
54 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263625
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Surkhal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 119 people, 82.51 hectares of reported area and Almora as the nearest town reference for Surkhal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictAlmora
Sub-districtJainti
CD BlockLamgarha
Gram PanchayatQUETA
  • Surkhal falls under Jainti Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 053461.
  • The record lists 119 people living in 26 households.
  • The reported village area is 82.51 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Almora.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density144.22 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.58 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Surkhal in the official administrative record. Census village code 053461, Queta Gram Panchayat and Lamgarha CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00332
Village Census Code
053461
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Lamgarha
Gram Panchayat Name
Queta

Location and Distance

Almora is the nearest town listed for Surkhal, about 54 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 54 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jainti
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
54 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
54 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
365 km
Nearest Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Town
54 km
Total Geographical Area
82.51 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 119 people in 26 households, with 51 male residents and 68 female residents. The average household size is 4.58, and SC share is 17.65% and ST share is 0% for Surkhal. Population density works out to about 144.22 people per sq km.

Total Households
26
Total Population
119
Male Population
51
Female Population
68
Sex Ratio
1,333.33
Average Household Size
4.58
SC Population
21
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
9
SC Population Share
17.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Surkhal list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Surkhal include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
15.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Surkhal include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Surkhal include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Surkhal is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Surkhal show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 5.79 hectares and irrigated land is 5.79 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
13.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
41.16
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.58 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.28 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
5.79
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.79
Canals Area In Hectares
5.79 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Surkhal

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Uco Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 263625 Almora Almora That Distt. Almora, Uttarakhand Main Market, Almora Road, Lamgara, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263625
Uco Bank ATM 263625 Almora No Block Saharfatak Uttarakhand Village-Saharfatak Post-Saharfatak District-Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263625
State Bank of India ATM 263625 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Distt. Almora Lamgara, Po. and Sub Distt. Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263625

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Surkhal village located?

Surkhal is in Jainti Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Surkhal village in?

Surkhal village is in Almora district.

Which state is Surkhal village in?

Surkhal village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Surkhal under?

Surkhal comes under Jainti Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Surkhal?

The Census village code of Surkhal is 053461.

Which Gram Panchayat is Surkhal under?

Surkhal is listed under QUETA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lamgarha.

What is the population of Surkhal village?

The village record lists 119 people and 26 households for Surkhal.

How many households are in Surkhal village?

The village record lists 26 households for Surkhal.

What is the male and female population of Surkhal?

The record lists 51 male residents and 68 female residents for Surkhal.

What is the sex ratio of Surkhal village?

The sex ratio of Surkhal is 1,333.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Surkhal village?

The reported geographical area of Surkhal is 82.51 hectares.

What is the population density of Surkhal village?

The approximate population density of Surkhal is 144.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Surkhal?

The nearest town listed for Surkhal is Almora, about 54 km away.

How far is Surkhal from the district headquarters?

Surkhal is about 54 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Surkhal from the sub-district headquarters?

Surkhal is about 24 km from Jainti, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Surkhal?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Surkhal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Surkhal?

For Surkhal, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 5.79 hectares and irrigated land is 5.79 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Surkhal?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Surkhal. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.