Surda - Puintala, Balangir

Surda is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Balangir and around 11 km from Balangir. Duspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surda is 420224. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Surda

As per Census 2011, Surda village has a total population of 984 people, consisting of 508 males and 476 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 589 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Surda

Surda 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 Surda

Surda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Surda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Surda is about 11 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 Surda

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

Health Facilities in Surda

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

FAQs about Surda