Nagrota Surian

32°03′18″N 76°05′24″E / 32.055°N 76.090°E / 32.055; 76.090Country IndiaStateHimachal PradeshDistrictKangraGovernment • TypeGram PanchayatElevation455 m (1,493 ft)Languages • OfficialHindi • UnofficialPahariTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Nagrota Surian is a town in Nagrota Surian Mandal, Kangra District, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Nagrota Surian is 45.2 km from the district headquarters Dharamshala. It is about 260 km from the state capital Shimla. Block Head office is also available in Nagrota surian.

Nearest towns

Nearby villages include Teen botu, Suknara(2.5km), Balora, Katholi, Ludret(4 km), Barial(5 km), Bhial(6 km), Nandpur, Ghera, Sakri, Bilaspur, Guler, Basa, Spail, Galua, Bantungli, Ghar Jarot, Jarpal, Baldoa Pargod Temple(1.1 km) Dhewa (2.1 km), Amlela (10 km), Khabbal (2 km), Jarot (2.2 km), and Katora (2.3 km). Nearest towns are Nagrota Surian (0 km), Jawali, Lunj, Masrrur Temple (7 km), Dehra Gopipur (28 km) and Kangra.

Places of interest

This town is located near the Pong Lake. The Pong Dam Reservoir is very much approachable from Nagrota Surian, which is the main attraction due to migratory birds during various seasons. This reservoir comes under the Ramsar Wetland sites and rancer a small island between pong dam, approachable by boat. It is the home of some local wild animals and has a pathway circling full island and offers great view of the dam.

Transportation to Nagarota Surian

• Nearest airport is Kangra Airport in Gaggal, 36 km away.
• By bus from Nurpur 60 km, from Dehra 28 km
• From Kangra 44 km, from Dharmshala 45 km, and 68 km from Palampur
• Nearest railway station: Nagrota Surian 0 km, i.e., on narrow gauge b/w Pathankot to Jogindernagar
• HRTC Buses from

1. Delhi(6:00 PM from ISBT Kashmiri Gate)

2. Chandigarh(2:15 PM, 10:00 PM, 1:00 AM from ISBT-43)

3. Shimla(8:00 AM from New Bus Stand Shimla)

4. Pathankot, Dharamshala, Kangra, Dehra etc.

• HRTC Buses from Nagrota Surian on Main Routes:

1. Shimla(6:00 AM)

2. Chandigarh(6:00 AM)

3. Delhi/Faridabad(2:00 PM)

Connectivity to the other regions

1. Jalandhar Route: Sakri-Bilaspur-Guler-Haripur-Dehra-Chintpurni-Mehatpur-Hoshiarpur-Aadampur-Rama Mandi-Jalandhar.

Or

Katholi-Ludret-Barial-Nandpur-Jallarian-Guler-Haripur-Dehra-Chintpurni-Mehatpur-Hoshiarpur-Aadampur-Rama Mandi-Jalandhar.

Or

Bassa-Ghar Jarot-Harsar-Jawali-Raja Ka Talaab-Jasur-Kandwal-Pathankot-Damtal-Mukerian-Dasuya-Jalandhar

Or

Bassa-Ghar Jarot-Harsar-Jawali-Fatehpur-Pong Dam-Talwara-Dasuya-Jalandhar.

2. Ludhiana: Sakri-Bilaspur-Guler-Haripur-Dehra-Chintpurni-Mehatpur-Hoshiarpur-Aadampur-Rama Mandi-Phagwara-Ludhiana.

Or

Katholi-Ludret-Barial-Nandpur-Jallarian-Guler-Haripur-Dehra-Chintpurni-Mehatpur-Hoshiarpur-Aadampur-Rama Mandi-Phagwara-Ludhiana.

Or

Ghar Jarot-Harsar-Jawali-Raja Ka Talaab-Jasur-Kandwal-Pathankot-Damtal-Mukerian-Dasuya-Jalandhar-Phagwara-Ludhiana.

3. Chandigarh:Sakri-Bilaspur-Guler-Haripur-Dehra-Chintpurni-Mehatpur-Amb-Una-Nangal-Kiratpur-Anandpur Sahib-Bharatgarh-Ropar-Kharar-Mohali-Chandigarh.

Or

Katholi-Ludret-Barial-Nandpur-Jallarian-Guler-Haripur-Dehra-Chintpurni-Mehatpur-Amb-Una-Nangal-Kiratpur-Anandpur Sahib-Bharatgarh-Ropar-Kharar-Mohali-Chandigarh.

Or

Bassa-Ghar Jarot-Harsar-Jawali-Fatehpur-Pong Dam-Talwara-Amb-Una-Nangal-Kiratpur-Anandpur Sahib-Bharatgarh-Ropar-Kharar-Mohali-Chandigarh.

Or

Ghar Jarot-Harsar-Jawali-Raja Ka Talaab-Jasur-Kandwal-Pathankot-Damtal-Mukerian-Dasuya-Jalandhar-Phagwara-Nawashehar-Ropar-Kharar-Mohali-Chandigarh.

Facilities Available

• Delhivery Courier Services
• India Post
• Xpress Bees Courier Services
• Indian Oil Petrol Pump
• Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump
• Maruti Suzuki Sale and Service Agency
• Honda two-wheeler Sale and Service agency
• Dr.Lalpath Labs

Banking Facilities

• State Bank of India
• Punjab National Bank
• The Kangra Co-operative Bank
• UCO Bank
• HDFC Bank

Schools

1. Adarsh Bharti Public School
2. D.A.V Public School
3. Government senior secondary school nagrota surian
4. Galaxy Public School(Affiliated to CBSE)
5. Shivalik Public School
6. S.V.M Public School
7. Saint Rudraksh School
8. Govt. Primary School(English Medium)

References

• https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/cm-announces-upgrade-of-nagrota-surian-to-tehsil-225235