Suruda - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Suruda is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Tiring and around 117 km from Baripada. Jashipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suruda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suruda is 387436. The village covers a total geographical area of 423 hectares and falls under the 757054 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Suruda

As per Census 2011, Suruda village has a total population of 1,720 people, consisting of 886 males and 834 females. The village has 456 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 917 literate and 803 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,010 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Suruda

Suruda 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 Suruda

Suruda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Suruda is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Suruda is about 117 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 Suruda

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

Health Facilities in Suruda

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

FAQs about Suruda