Surda - Titlagarh, Balangir

Surda is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Sindhekela and around 97 km from Balangir. Surda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surda is 421393. The village covers a total geographical area of 382 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Titilagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Surda

According to the 2011 Census, Surda village had a total population of 1,682 people, including 872 males and 810 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.97%, with male literacy at 67.03% and female literacy at 29.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Surda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Surda is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. 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