Sorid Kalan - Chhura, Gariyaband
Sorid Kalan is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Chhura and around 63 km from Raipur. Soridkhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorid Kalan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorid Kalan is 445188. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.45 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Sorid Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sorid Kalan
Sorid Kalan 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingeshwari | South-East | 1.57 km |
| Sorid Khurd | North | 1.68 km |
| Amethi | East | 1.90 km |
| Nagjhar | North-West | 2.33 km |
| Kasekera | South-East | 2.97 km |
| Akalwara | South-East | 3.30 km |
| Deosara | South | 3.57 km |
| Sarkada | North-West | 4.41 km |
| Nawapara | South-East | 4.48 km |
| Khudsa | West | 4.65 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sorid Kalan
Sorid Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arand, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Sorid Kalan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Sorid Kalan is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sorid Kalan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sorid Kalan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Sorid Kalan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sorid Kalan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sorid Kalan
Where is Sorid Kalan located?
Sorid Kalan village is located in Chhura Tehsil, Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sorid Kalan?
The Gram Panchayat of Sorid Kalan is Soridkhurd.
What is the pincode of Sorid Kalan?
The pincode of Sorid Kalan is 493992.