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

As per Census 2011, Suri village has a total population of 572 people, consisting of 268 males and 304 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,134 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 225 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 255 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population572268304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663036
Scheduled Castes (SC)936
Scheduled Tribes (ST)255120135
Literate Population22513986
Illiterate Population347129218

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaliagudaSouth-West1.03 km
DokuligudaNorth-West1.08 km
KhandamgudaNorth1.18 km
PhakiriEast1.26 km
Khamasingi (totaguda)South-East1.42 km
PongiliNorth-East1.63 km
KolnaraSouth-West1.81 km
Sanapadia (beturuguda)West2.20 km
BodopadiaNorth-West2.40 km
MonisingiNorth-West2.45 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Suri

Where is Suri located?

Suri village is located in Kolnara Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Suri?

Suri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Suri?

The pincode of Suri is 765017.

What is the population of Suri?

Suri has a total population of 572, including 268 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Suri?

There are 144 households in Suri.

What is the literacy rate in Suri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suri is 39.34%. Male literacy is 51.87% and female literacy is 28.29%.