Surampudi - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Surampudi is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Surampudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surampudi is 588657. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 534328 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Surampudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Surampudi

As per Census 2011, Surampudi village has a total population of 1,724 people, consisting of 859 males and 865 females. The village has 525 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,214 literate and 510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 400 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Surampudi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,724859865
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1486583
Scheduled Castes (SC)400206194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,214618596
Illiterate Population510241269

Nearby Villages of Surampudi

Surampudi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RapakaEast1.53 km
KakulaillindalaparruNorth1.58 km
ThurupuvipparruNorth-East1.81 km
GoteruNorth-West2.17 km
IragavaramSouth-West2.64 km
OgidiSouth-East2.90 km
EletipaduSouth-East2.96 km
KannayakumudavalliNorth-East2.98 km
RepakakhandrikaEast3.19 km
KomaravaramNorth-West3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surampudi

Surampudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Surampudi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Surampudi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surampudi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Surampudi village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Surampudi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Surampudi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Surampudi

Where is Surampudi located?

Surampudi village is located in Iragavaram Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surampudi?

Surampudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Surampudi?

The pincode of Surampudi is 534328.

What is the population of Surampudi?

Surampudi has a total population of 1,724, including 859 males and 865 females.

How many households are there in Surampudi?

There are 525 households in Surampudi.

What is the literacy rate in Surampudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surampudi is 70.42%. Male literacy is 71.94% and female literacy is 68.90%.