Surupadar - Narala, Kalahandi

Surupadar is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Kesinga and around 42 km from Bhawanipatna. Paralasinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Surupadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Surupadar is 422357. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Surupadar

As per Census 2011, Surupadar village has a total population of 908 people, consisting of 455 males and 453 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 524 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 411 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 266 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Surupadar

Surupadar 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 Surupadar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Surupadar. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Surupadar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Surupadar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Surupadar

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

Health Facilities in Surupadar

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

FAQs about Surupadar