Surangi - Patrapur, Ganjam

Surangi is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Jarada and around 50 km from Chatrapur. Surangigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surangi is 413196. The village covers a total geographical area of 477 hectares and falls under the 761037 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Surangi

As per Census 2011, Surangi village has a total population of 3,279 people, consisting of 1,691 males and 1,588 females. The village has 663 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 341 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,963 literate and 1,316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,309 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 212 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2791,6911,588
Child Population (0–6 yrs)341182159
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,309670639
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21211993
Literate Population1,9631,178785
Illiterate Population1,316513803

Nearby Villages of Surangi

Surangi 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)
JayasimalochanapurWest0.74 km
JanamaruNorth0.94 km
TalasamparaWest1.49 km
KesapurSouth-West1.71 km
TandipurNorth-East2.91 km
TalagudihillEast2.94 km
KhairaNorth-East3.19 km
SahaspurNorth3.27 km
MardamekhaSouth-East3.32 km
AmuniasaradhapurEast3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Surangi

Surangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Surangi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Surangi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surangi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Surangi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Surangi

Where is Surangi located?

Surangi village is located in Patrapur Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Surangi?

The Gram Panchayat of Surangi is Surangigada.

What is the pincode of Surangi?

The pincode of Surangi is 761037.

What is the population of Surangi?

Surangi has a total population of 3,279, including 1,691 males and 1,588 females.

How many households are there in Surangi?

There are 663 households in Surangi.

What is the literacy rate in Surangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Surangi is 59.87%. Male literacy is 69.66% and female literacy is 49.43%.