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

As per Census 2011, Peruju village has a total population of 1,154 people, consisting of 585 males and 569 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 375 literate and 779 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 460 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,154585569
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1538469
Scheduled Castes (SC)1848995
Scheduled Tribes (ST)460229231
Literate Population375211164
Illiterate Population779374405

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaithapalliSouth-West2.04 km
GunduribadiSouth2.12 km
GenjaEast2.33 km
GanjanaWest2.45 km
SandhigadaNorth-East2.53 km
SikripadarNorth2.79 km
MurgapalliSouth-West2.96 km
ManiakatiSouth3.39 km
RumapalliSouth-West3.46 km
KakarabadiNorth-East3.55 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Peruju

Where is Peruju located?

Peruju village is located in Surada Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Peruju?

The Gram Panchayat of Peruju is Genja.

What is the pincode of Peruju?

The pincode of Peruju is 761108.

What is the population of Peruju?

Peruju has a total population of 1,154, including 585 males and 569 females.

How many households are there in Peruju?

There are 281 households in Peruju.

What is the literacy rate in Peruju?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Peruju is 32.50%. Male literacy is 36.07% and female literacy is 28.82%.