Surri - Pusour, Raigarh

Surri is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Surri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surri is 435049. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.56 hectares and falls under the 496100 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Surri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kharsia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surri

According to the 2011 Census, Surri village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 660 males and 638 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.49%, with male literacy at 85.83% and female literacy at 64.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Surri

Surri 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Surri

Surri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Surri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Surri is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surri

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

Health Facilities in Surri

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

FAQs about Surri