Sursi - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Sursi is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Baramkela and around 55 km from Raigarh. Sursi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sursi is 435593. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.8 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Sursi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sursi

According to the 2011 Census, Sursi village had a total population of 617 people, including 305 males and 312 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 75.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Sursi

Sursi 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 Sursi

Sursi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Sursi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Sursi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sursi

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

Health Facilities in Sursi

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

FAQs about Sursi