Surapratappur - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Surapratappur is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Sura Pratap Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surapratappur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surapratappur is 402597. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Surapratappur

According to the 2011 Census, Surapratappur village had a total population of 5,776 people, including 3,012 males and 2,764 females, living in 1,254 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.06%, with male literacy at 82.16% and female literacy at 67.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 831, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Surapratappur

Surapratappur 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 Surapratappur

Surapratappur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Surapratappur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Surapratappur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surapratappur

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

Health Facilities in Surapratappur

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

FAQs about Surapratappur