Shuriam

Shuriam is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Shuriam village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Petbindhi is the gram panchayat of Shuriam village.

Here you can discover what makes Shuriam unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Shuriam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shuriam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shuriam is 340537. The village spans a total geographical area of 69.43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Shuriam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shuriam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shuriam

Population of Shuriam

According to the 2011 Census, Shuriam has a total population of about 265, with approximately 132 males and 133 females. The sex ratio is around 1007 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 34 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 248 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.74%, with male literacy at about 66.67% and female literacy near 48.87%. There are around 61 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shuriam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shuriam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shuriam. As per the 2011 stats, Shuriam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shuriam

Knowing the nearby villages of Shuriam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shuriam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shuriam