Peruju - Surada, Ganjam

Peruju is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surada and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Genja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peruju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peruju is 410826. The village covers a total geographical area of 558 hectares and falls under the 761108 pincode. Surada is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Peruju

According to the 2011 Census, Peruju village had a total population of 1,154 people, including 585 males and 569 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.46%, with male literacy at 42.12% and female literacy at 32.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 460.

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

Nearby Villages of Peruju

Peruju 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 Peruju

Peruju is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surada to Peruju is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Peruju is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peruju

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

Health Facilities in Peruju

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

FAQs about Peruju