Suri - Kolnara, Rayagada

Suri is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Rayagada and around 18 km from Rayagada . Suri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suri is 426254. The village covers a total geographical area of 29 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Suri

According to the 2011 Census, Suri village had a total population of 572 people, including 268 males and 304 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.47%, with male literacy at 58.40% and female literacy at 32.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Suri

Suri 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 Suri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Suri. The nearest railway station is Singapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Suri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Suri is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suri

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

Health Facilities in Suri

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

FAQs about Suri