Surungdah - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Surungdah is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Surungdoh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surungdah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surungdah is 447756. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.71 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Surungdah

According to the 2011 Census, Surungdah village had a total population of 1,018 people, including 510 males and 508 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.61%, with male literacy at 76.39% and female literacy at 52.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 417.

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

Nearby Villages of Surungdah

Surungdah 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 Surungdah

Surungdah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Surungdah is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Surungdah is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surungdah

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

Health Facilities in Surungdah

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

FAQs about Surungdah