Sureli - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Sureli is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sureli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sureli is 447809. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.5 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sureli

According to the 2011 Census, Sureli village had a total population of 590 people, including 309 males and 281 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.53%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 53.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 441.

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

Nearby Villages of Sureli

Sureli 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 Sureli

Sureli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Sureli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sureli

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

Health Facilities in Sureli

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

FAQs about Sureli