Sursundi - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Sursundi is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Sursundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sursundi is 538890. The village covers a total geographical area of 647 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Sursundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Armori Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sursundi

As per Census 2011, Sursundi village has a total population of 640 people, consisting of 313 males and 327 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 402 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 455 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sursundi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population640313327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663234
Scheduled Castes (SC)311813
Scheduled Tribes (ST)455220235
Literate Population402214188
Illiterate Population23899139

Nearby Villages of Sursundi

Sursundi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
IruptolaNorth-West1.37 km
MurmadiNorth2.03 km
SaigaonSouth-West2.19 km
KermarhanSouth-East2.29 km
Mangewada(yermagad)East2.37 km
KolharbodiNorth-West2.87 km
AmbezariEast3.14 km
IrupdhodariSouth3.28 km
Talegaon ChakWest3.57 km
KhambalaWest3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sursundi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sursundi. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Sursundi is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Sursundi 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 Sursundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sursundi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sursundi

Where is Sursundi located?

Sursundi village is located in Dhanora Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sursundi?

Sursundi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sursundi?

The pincode of Sursundi is 442606.

What is the population of Sursundi?

Sursundi has a total population of 640, including 313 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Sursundi?

There are 151 households in Sursundi.

What is the literacy rate in Sursundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sursundi is 62.81%. Male literacy is 68.37% and female literacy is 57.49%.