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| governing_body          = Surada N.A.C.
| governing_body          = Surada N.A.C.
| leader_title1          = [[Notified Area Council|N.A.C.]] Chairman
| leader_title1          = [[Notified Area Council|N.A.C.]] Chairman
| leader_name1            = Sanghamitra Swain([[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]])
| leader_name1            = Sibasankar Panda ([[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]])
| leader_title2          = Executive Officer
| leader_title2          = Executive Officer
| leader_name2            = Dutikrushna Patra
| leader_name2            = Dutikrushna Patra
| leader_title3          = Member of Legislative Assembly
| leader_title3          = Member of Legislative Assembly
| leader_name3            = Purna Chandra Swain([[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]])
| leader_name3            = Purna Chandra Swain ([[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]])
| leader_title4          = Member of Parliament
| leader_title4          = Member of Parliament
| leader_name4            = [[Pramila Bisoyi]]([[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]])
| leader_name4            = [[Pramila Bisoyi]] ([[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]])
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| unit_pref              = Metric
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==Geography==
==Geography==
Surada is located at {{Coord|19.75|N|84.43|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Sorada.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Surada]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|84|m|ft|abbr=on}}.  
Surada is located at {{Coord|19.75|N|84.43|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Sorada.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Surada]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|84|m|ft|abbr=on}}.


It is situated at the North-Western side of [[Ganjam]] district on the banks of the river [[Rushikulya]] bounded by [[Dharakote]], [[Bellaguntha]], [[Bhanjanagar]] of Ganjam District and [[Daringbadi|Daringibadi]], [[Raikia]] of [[Kandhamal District]].
It is situated at the North-Western side of [[Ganjam]] district on the confluence of river [[Rushikulya]] and Jarau, bounded by [[Dharakote]], [[Bellaguntha]], [[Bhanjanagar]] of Ganjam District and [[Daringbadi|Daringibadi]], [[Raikia]] of [[Kandhamal District]].


Surada also houses the headquarters for Surada [[Tahasil]], [[Panchayat Samiti]] (Block) and Block Education Office. There are 6 [[Revenue circle]]s for collecting land revenues. The approximate area of Surada Tahasil is about 308.23&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and the total area of Surada Block is 97,474.15 Hectares which is highest in Ganjam district. Surada block consists of 26 [[Gram Panchayats]] with 270 villages in it, and Surada town ([[Notified Area Council|N.A.C.]]) as an urban administrative body.
Surada also houses the headquarters for Surada [[Tahasil]], [[Panchayat Samiti]] (Block) and Block Education Office. There are 6 [[Revenue circle]]s for collecting land revenues for Surada Tahasil. The approximate area of Surada Tahasil is about 308.23&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and the total area of Surada Block is 97,474.15 Hectares which is highest in Ganjam district. Surada block consists 26 [[Gram Panchayats]] with 270 villages in it, and Surada town ([[Notified Area Council|N.A.C.]]) with 11 wards as an urban administrative body.


===Gram Panchayats under Surada Block===
===Gram Panchayats under Surada Block===
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=459090|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2017-12-30|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Surada had a population of 14,867. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Surada has an average literacy rate of 68.7%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 55.6%, and female literacy is 44.3%.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=459090|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2017-12-30|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Surada had a population of 14,867. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Surada has an average literacy rate of 68.7%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 55.6%, and female literacy is 44.3%.


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==History==
==History==
The name '''SURADA''' is derived from [[Sanskrit]] which is a combination of two words ''Sura'' + ''Adda'' which literally means '''The place of [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]]'''.  
The name '''SURADA''' is derived from [[Sanskrit]] which is a combination of two words ''Sura'' + ''Adda'' which literally means '''The place of [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]]'''.


It was established by the 1st king of [[Soroda dynasty|Surada dynasty]] Raja Sandhadhanu Singh in 1476. When [[Britishers]] ruled over Surada they took this Zamindari along with undivided Ganjam district into [[Madras Presidency]] which is mentioned in [[List of zamindari estates in Madras Presidency]].
It was established by the 1st king of [[Soroda dynasty|Surada dynasty]] Raja Sandhadhanu Singh in 1476. When [[Britishers]] ruled over Surada they took this Zamindari along with undivided Ganjam district into [[Madras Presidency]] which is mentioned in [[List of zamindari estates in Madras Presidency]].


This place was earlier known as Surada Gada (ସୁରାଡା ଗଡ଼) under Khidisingi kingdom which includes Surada, Dharakote, Sheragada block of Ganjam district (also includes some part of Mohana block of [[Gajapati district]]) of present date. In 1476, Raja Baliar Singh divided the Khidisingi kingdom into four different states among his four sons;
This place was earlier known as Surada Gada (ସୁରାଡା ଗଡ଼) under Khidisingi kingdom which includes present day Surada, Dharakote, Sheragada blocks of Ganjam district (also includes some parts of Mohana block of [[Gajapati district]]). In 1476, Raja Baliar Singh divided the Khidisingi kingdom into four different states due to early demise of his elder son.


*[[Badagada]] – Raja Daman Singh
*[[Badagada]] – Raja Daman Singh (Baliar Singh's grandson from his eldest son)
*[[Dharakote]] – Raja Hadu Singh
*[[Dharakote]] – Raja Hadu Singh
*Surada – Raja Sandhadhanu Singh (also known as Abhaya Pratap)
*Surada – Raja Sandhadhanu Singh (also known as Abhaya Pratap)
*Sheragada – Raja Parsuram Singh (Minor) (Represented by Raja Baliar himself).
*Sheragada – Raja Parsuram Singh (Minor) (Represented by Baliar himself).


Now, former Badagada state is under Surada Block and [[Dharakote]], [[Sheragada]] are two separate blocks in [[Ganjam district]].
Now, former Badagada state is under Surada Block and [[Dharakote]], [[Sheragada]] are two separate blocks in [[Ganjam district]].
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* [[Jagannath]] Temple;
* [[Jagannath]] Temple;
** There was probably a [[Dadhi Bamana]] statue prior to the temple exist now. In the second half of the 18th century, '''Raja Kunjabihari Singh''' (1775–1815) built the present Jagannath temple in the periphery of his palace.
** There was probably a [[Dadhi Bamana]] statue prior to the temple exist now. In the second half of the 18th century, '''Raja Kunjabihari Singh''' (1775–1815) built the present Jagannath temple in the periphery of his palace. The land where the temple is about 125 feet in North-South direction and about 87-feet breadth in East-West direction. The Jagannath temple is about 65-feet length in East-West direction, about 31-feet breadth in North-South direction and about 60-feet in height.
 
This temple is on the land which length is about 125 feet in North-South region and about 87-foot breadth in East-West region. The Jagannath temple is about 65-foot length in East-West region, about 31-foot breadth in North-South region and about 60 foot in height.
 
* Gopinath Temple
* Gopinath Temple
* Raghunath Temple
* Raghunath Temple
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* Maa Giri Shobhini Temple
* Maa Giri Shobhini Temple
* Kanaka Durga Temple
* Kanaka Durga Temple
* Krushnalila Kalika Temple (Baradi Punja)
* Krushnalila Kalika Temple (Sorada Punja)
* Ramalila Kalika Temple (Sorada Punja)
* Ramalila Kalika Temple (Baradi Punja)
* Gramyalila Kalika Temple (Desua Punja)
* Gramyalila Kalika Temple (Desua Punja)
* Ganesh Temple  
* Ganesh Temple  
* Aadapa Mandap
* Aadapa Mandap
* Maa Santoshi & Hanuman Temple (In the periphery of Panchanan Temple)
* Maa Santoshi & Hanuman Temple (Near Panchanan Temple)
* Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple (Near Surada Jail)
* Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple (Near Surada Jail)


===Islam===
===Islam===
* [[Mosque]]
* [[Mosque]]
**In the 17th century some Muslims had come to Surada. '''Nawab Zafer Ali''' built a mosque in Surada at that time. That old mosque had collapsed.  So, in that place a new mosque was built. It is now at Gani Chowk of Surada.
**In the 17th century some Muslims had come to Surada. '''Nawab Zafer Ali''' built a mosque in Surada at that time. That old mosque had collapsed.  So, in that place a new mosque was built.


===Christianity===
===Christianity===
* [[Roman Catholic]] Church
* [[Roman Catholic]] Church
**Christians had come to Surada around 1853. The Roman Catholic Church was built in between 1916-1919. The sound of the church bell can be heard in 5&nbsp;km. radius around Surada. Surrounding the church, there are four missionary schools. The Father of the Church is head of these institutions. The Bollywood Movie [[Bheegi Palkein]] starring [[Raj Babbar]] and [[Smita Patil]] was filmed here.
**Christians had come to Surada around 1853. The Roman Catholic Church was built in between 1916-1919. The sound of the church bell can be heard in 5&nbsp;km. radius around Surada. Around the church, there are four missionary schools. The Father of the Church is head of these institutions. The Bollywood Movie [[Bheegi Palkein]] starring [[Raj Babbar]] and [[Smita Patil]] was filmed here.
*Dantilingi Church
*Dantilingi Church
**There is another old church in Dantilingi village. Every year, a special festival is celebrated in the memory of '''Mother Lurdu Marry'''. She was very helpful to the local people while she was alive.
**There is another old church in Dantilingi village. Every year, a special festival is celebrated in the memory of '''Mother Lurdu Marry'''. She was very helpful to the local people while she was alive.
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==Educational Institutions==
==Educational Institutions==
* Rushikulya Degree College, Surada
* Rushikulya Degree College, Estd: 1995
* Keshab Panda Women's Degree College, Surada
* Keshab Panda Women's Degree College
* Rushikulya Higher Secondary School, Surada, Estd: 1978<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=12&office_id=5158&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Rushikulya Higher Secondary School, Estd: 1978<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=12&office_id=5158&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* P.C.M. Women's Higher Secondary School, Surada, Estd: 1999<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=12&office_id=5477&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* P.C.M. Women's Higher Secondary School, Estd: 1999<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=12&office_id=5477&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Surada, Estd: 2016
* Government Vocational Higher Secondary School
* Govt. Sashi Bhusan High School, Surada, Estd: 1920<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=27&office_id=6943&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Rushikulya Industrial Training Centre (I.T.C.), Tatabali, Estd: 2009
* Govt. Girl's High School, Surada, Estd: 1964<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=27&office_id=6821&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Estd: 2016
* Technical High School, Surada, Estd: 1954
* Govt. Sashi Bhusan High School, Estd: 1920<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=27&office_id=6943&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Roman Catholic Mission Upper Primary (R.C.M.U.P.) School, Surada, Estd: 1904
* Govt. Girl's High School, Estd: 1964<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=27&office_id=6821&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Baradi Upper Primary School, Surada, Estd: 1959
* Technical High School, Estd: 1954
* Jagannath Sanskrit Vidyalaya, Surada, Estd: 1930
* Roman Catholic Mission Upper Primary (R.C.M.U.P.) School, Estd: 1904
* Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandira, Surada, Estd: 1995
* New Upper Primary School, Baradi, Estd: 1959
* Vivekanand Sishu Vidya Mandir, Surada, Estd: 2012
* Jagannath Sanskrit Vidyalaya, Estd: 1930
* R.C.M. Boy's Primary School, Surada, Estd: 1854
* Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandira, Estd: 1995
* R.C.M. Girl's Primary School, Surada, Estd: 1927
* Vivekanand Sishu Vidya Mandir, Estd: 2012
* Ex. Board Primary School, Surada, Estd: 1895
* R.C.M. Boy's Primary School, Estd: 1854
* Girl's Primary School, Surada, Estd: 1914
* R.C.M. Girl's Primary School, Estd: 1927
* Mahamedan Primary School, Surada, Estd: 1921
* Govt. Ex-Board Boy's Primary School, Estd: 1895
* Govt. Aided Primary School, Surada, Estd: 1942
* Govt. Girl's Primary School, Estd: 1914
* Block Colony Primary School, Surada, Estd: 1975
* Mahamedan Primary School, Estd: 1921
* Rushikulya Industrial Training Center (I.T.C.), Tatabali, Surada, Estd: 2009
* Govt. Aided Primary School, Estd: 1942
* Block Colony Primary School, Estd: 1975
* Modern DePaul Public School
* Pragati Public School
* KMIT Computer Institute, Estd: 2014


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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===Road===
===Road===
Surada is connected with [[National Highway 59 (India)]] (Khariar – Brahmapur) and [[State Highway 36 (Odisha)]] which connect Surada to other cities and towns of Odisha and India. The three-wheeler auto taxies and buses are the most important mode of transportation in this town.
Surada is connected with [[National Highway 59 (India)]] (Khariar – Brahmapur) and [[State Highway 36 (Odisha)]] which connect Surada to other cities and towns of Odisha. The three-wheeler auto taxies and buses are the most important mode of transportation in this town.


===Rail===
===Rail===
Nearby [[Brahmapur, Odisha|Brahmapur]] city Railway station
* [[Brahmapur railway station]]


===Air===
===Air===
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===Port===
===Port===
[[Gopalpur, Odisha|Gopalpur]] Port
* [[Gopalpur port]]


==Climate and regional setting==
==Climate and regional setting==
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* Punjab National Bank, Surada
* Punjab National Bank, Surada
* Utkal Grameen Bank, Surada
* Utkal Grameen Bank, Surada
* Aska Central Cooperative Bank Ltd., Surada<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=2&office_id=7724&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Axis Bank, Surada
* Aska Central Cooperative Bank Ltd, Surada<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=2&office_id=7724&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Sahara Credit Co-operative Society Ltd, Surada
* Bank of India, Badagada
* Bank of India, Badagada
* Andhra Bank, Badagada
* Andhra Bank, Badagada
* Micro Leasing & Funding Ltd., Surada
* SBI ATM (1), Near SBI Surada
* Sahara Credit Co-operative Society Ltd., Surada
* SBI ATM (2), Near NAC Office Surada
* Axis Bank , Surada
* Axis Bank ATM, Surada
* SBI ATM(1) , Surada
* PNB ATM, Surada
* SBI ATM(2) , Surada
* HDFC ATM, Surada
* SBI ATM(2) , Badagada
* SBI ATM, Badagada
* Axis Bank ATM , Surada
* PNB ATM , Surada
* HDFC ATM , Surada
* Bank of India ATM, Badagada
* Bank of India ATM, Badagada


==Government offices==
==Government offices==
* Judicial Magistrate's(1st Class) Court
* [[Tahasil]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=25&office_id=5886&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* [[Tahasil]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=25&office_id=5886&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Judicial Magistrate's (1st Class) Court
* [[Panchayat Samiti (Block)]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=20&office_id=6233&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* [[Panchayat Samiti (Block)]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=20&office_id=6233&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Block Education Office
* Block Education Officer's Office
* [[Nagar Panchayat (Notified Area Council)|Notified Area Council]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=14&office_id=787&sec_id=2&page=2&pid=2</ref>
* [[Nagar Panchayat (Notified Area Council)|Notified Area Council]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=14&office_id=787&sec_id=2&page=2&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Special Planning Authority (Surada)<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=14&office_id=955&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Special Planning Authority (Surada)<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=14&office_id=955&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* O.F.D.C. Office
* O.F.D.C. Office
* Sub-Divisional Office (Minor Irrigation)
* Sub-Divisional Office (Minor Irrigation)
* Sectional Office (Irrigation)
* Sectional Office (Irrigation)
* Lift Irrigation Office
* Lift Irrigation Office
* Asst. Agriculture Officer's Office
* Asst. Executive Engineer's Office (National Highway Sub-division)
* Asst. Executive Engineer's Office (National Highway Sub-division)
* Asst. Executive Engineer's Office (R&B Sub-division)
* Asst. Executive Engineer's Office (R&B Sub-division)
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* P.H.E.D Office
* P.H.E.D Office
* Community Health Centre
* Community Health Centre
* Child Development Project Office (ICDS Project)<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=35&office_id=4699&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Child Development Project Office (ICDS Project)<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=35&office_id=4699&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Sub-[[Jail]]<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=13&office_id=4060&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Sub-[[Jail]]<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=13&office_id=4060&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* [[Police Station]]
* [[Police Station]]
* [[Fire Station]]
* [[Fire Station]]
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* Sub-[[Mail|Post]] Office
* Sub-[[Mail|Post]] Office
* Govt. [[Veterinary]] Hospital
* Govt. [[Veterinary]] Hospital
* Sub-[[Recorder of deeds|Registrar]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=25&office_id=1662&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Sub-[[Recorder of deeds|Registrar]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=25&office_id=1662&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Sub-[[Treasury]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=6&office_id=2603&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2</ref>
* Sub-[[Treasury]] Office<ref>http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=6&office_id=2603&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Sub-Divisional Office(Southco)[http://www.southcoodisha.com/]
* Sub-Divisional Office(Southco)[http://www.southcoodisha.com/]
* Sectional Office(Southco)
* Sectional Office(Southco)
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* There are eight Shiva temples around Surada. It's believed to be very auspicious to do pilgrimage to all in one day, known as '''Asta Sambhu Yatra''' especially on ''Kartika Purnima'' or in ''Shraban'' month.
* There are eight Shiva temples around Surada. It's believed to be very auspicious to do pilgrimage to all in one day, known as '''Asta Sambhu Yatra''' especially on ''Kartika Purnima'' or in ''Shraban'' month.
* Danda Nacha - Danda Nacha(Jatra) are ritualistic performances held during the month of Chaitra for a period of 13 days. This is considered to be the one of the traditional form of worship. The performers showcase their performances in different villages. The performances are dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]] and Goddess [[Kali]], which are symbolically represented by a '''Agni Danda'''. The participants showcase various items Agni Danda & a Pole decorated with multi-coloured clothes. The closing ceremony is known as Meru Yatra, which is observed on the day of [[Vishuva Sankranti|Maha Vishuba Sankranti]] which happened to be the 1st day of Odia new year.
* Danda Nacha - Danda Nacha(Jatra) are ritualistic performances held during the month of Chaitra for a period of 13 days. This is considered to be the one of the traditional form of worship. The performers showcase their performances in different villages. The performances are dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]] and Goddess [[Kali]], which are symbolically represented by a '''Agni Danda'''. The participants showcase various items Agni Danda & a Pole decorated with multi-coloured clothes. The closing ceremony is known as Meru Yatra, which is observed on the day of [[Vishuva Sankranti|Maha Vishuba Sankranti]] which happened to be the 1st day of Odia new year.
 
* Surada Dam (Surada Ghai) - A Big water reservoir holds in its bosom a reservoir amidst uncommon scenic charm. It blends itself beautifully into an enchanting picnic spot. This dam was built in 1896. The water of '''Padma river''' (popularly known as '''Patma river''') is reserved in it.  At times, the water of this reservoir is channelised to Rushikulya river for irrigation. There is a Children's park and a picnic spot at the adjacent site of the dam.
* Surada Dam (Surada Ghai) - A Big water reservoir holds in its bosom a reservoir amidst uncommon scenic charm. It blends itself beautifully into an enchanting picnic spot. This dam was built in 1896. The water of '''Padma river''' (popularly known as '''Patma river''') is reserved in it.  At times, the water of this reservoir is channelised to Rushikulya river for irrigation. There is a Children's park at the adjacent site of the dam.
 
* Ratha Jatra - As the land of [[Lord Jagannath]], in every nooks and corners of Odisha [[Ratha Jatra]] is celebrated.
* Ratha Jatra - As the land of [[Lord Jagannath]], in every nooks and corners of Odisha [[Ratha Jatra]] is celebrated.
 
* Kanta Pidha Jatra - An annual celebration of Goddess Kandhuni Devi of Surada spanning over the hindu month of Aswin.
* Kanta Pidha Jatra - An annual celebration of Goddess Kandhuni Devi of Surada spanning over the month of Aswin.
* Kumar Purnima - Birthday of Lord Kartika. To celebrate this day, all wear new clothes, pray to Moon god & play cards from [[Vijayadashami|Dasahara]] to [[Sharad Purnima|Kumar Purnami]].
 
* [[Rushikulya River]] - One of many holy rivers for Hindus. Every year people celebrate ''Baruni Mohosava''  (birthday of Rushikulya). It originates from ''Rushi Hills'' of [[Kandhamal]] and the mouth of this river is at Puruna Bandha, [[Chhatrapur]] of Ganjam district. It is believed that, Rushikulya is 100 years elder than river [[Ganga]]. It is mentioned in many Hindu epics like [[Brahmanda Purana]], [[Mahabharat]] etc.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
* Kumar Purnima - Birthday of Lord Kartika. All will wear new cloth & play cards from [[Vijayadashami|Dasahara]] to [[Sharad Purnima|Kumar Purnami]] of all 5 days.
 
* [[Rushikulya River]] - One of many holy rivers for Hindus. Every year people celebrate ''Baruni Mohosava''  (birthday of Rushikulya). It originates from ''Rushi Hills'' of [[Kandhamal]] and the mouth of this river is at Puruna Bandha, [[Chhatrapur]] of Ganjam district. It is believed that, Rushikulya is 100 years elder than river [[Ganga]]. It is mentioned in many Hindu epics like [[Brahmanda Purana]], [[Mahabharat]] etc.{{cn|date=June 2021}}


==Politics==
==Politics==
Surada is the part of [[Surada (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Surada Assembly Constituency]]. Current [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from Surada Assembly Constituency is Purna Chandra Swain of [[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]], who won the seat in State elections in 2009, 2014 & 2019 thrice continuously. Previous MLAs from this seat were Kishore Chandra Singhdeo (2004) of [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]], before that Usharani Panda of [[Indian National Congress|INC]] who won this seat in 2000, Ananta Narayan Singh Deo representing [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] in 1995 and representing JNP in 1977, Shanti Devi of [[Janata Dal|JD]] in 1990, Sharat Chandra Panda of INC in 1985, and Gantayat Swain of INC(I) in 1980.  
Surada is a part of [[Surada (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Surada Assembly Constituency]]. Current [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from Surada Assembly Constituency is ''Purna Chandra Swain'' of [[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]], who won the seat in State elections in 2009, 2014 & 2019 thrice consecutively. Previous MLAs from this seat were Kishore Chandra Singhdeo (2004) of [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]], before that Usharani Panda of [[Indian National Congress|INC]] who won this seat in 2000, Ananta Narayan Singh Deo representing [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] in 1995 and representing JNP in 1977, Shanti Devi of [[Janata Dal|JD]] in 1990, Sharat Chandra Panda of INC in 1985, and Gantayat Swain of INC(I) in 1980.


[[Biju Patnaik]] had elected from Surada constituency in 1957 state elections.<ref>{{cite web
[[Biju Patnaik]] had elected from Surada constituency in 1957 state elections.<ref>{{cite web

Latest revision as of 01:28, 20 May 2022

Not to be confused with Surda.
Surada
Sorada
Town
Skyline of Surada
Skyline of Surada
Nickname: 
SUD
Surada is located in Odisha
Surada
Surada
Location in Odisha, India
Surada is located in India
Surada
Surada
Surada (India)
Coordinates: 19°45′43″N 84°26′18″E / 19.761959°N 84.438332°E / 19.761959; 84.438332Coordinates: 19°45′43″N 84°26′18″E / 19.761959°N 84.438332°E / 19.761959; 84.438332
Country India
State Odisha
DistrictGanjam
First settled1476
Founded byKing Sandhadhanu Singh (Abhaya Pratap)
Named forPlace of Devas (Suras)
Government
 • TypeNotified Area Council (N.A.C.)
 • BodySurada N.A.C.
 • N.A.C. ChairmanSibasankar Panda (BJD)
 • Executive OfficerDutikrushna Patra
 • Member of Legislative AssemblyPurna Chandra Swain (BJD)
 • Member of ParliamentPramila Bisoyi (BJD)
Elevation
84 m (276 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,867
Languages
 • OfficialOdia, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
761108
STD Telephone code06819
Vehicle registrationOD-32 (Old OR-07/OD-07)
Sub-divisionBhanjanagar
BlockSurada
Odisha Legislative Assembly ConstituencySurada
Lok Sabha ConstituencyAska
Websiteodisha.gov.in
Shashi Bhusana Charitam

Surada (also known as Sorada or Soroda) is a town and a Notified Area Council in Ganjam district in the Indian state of Odisha.

Geography[edit]

Surada is located at 19°45′N 84°26′E / 19.75°N 84.43°E / 19.75; 84.43.[1] It has an average elevation of 84 m (276 ft).

It is situated at the North-Western side of Ganjam district on the confluence of river Rushikulya and Jarau, bounded by Dharakote, Bellaguntha, Bhanjanagar of Ganjam District and Daringibadi, Raikia of Kandhamal District.

Surada also houses the headquarters for Surada Tahasil, Panchayat Samiti (Block) and Block Education Office. There are 6 Revenue circles for collecting land revenues for Surada Tahasil. The approximate area of Surada Tahasil is about 308.23 km2 and the total area of Surada Block is 97,474.15 Hectares which is highest in Ganjam district. Surada block consists 26 Gram Panchayats with 270 villages in it, and Surada town (N.A.C.) with 11 wards as an urban administrative body.

Gram Panchayats under Surada Block[edit]

Amrutulu, Asurabandha, Badabadangi, Badagada, Badagochha, Borada, Borasingi, Bhagabanpur, Ekalapur, Gajalabadi, Gangapur, Genja, Gochha, Gopalpur Sasan, Goudagotha, Hinjalakuda, Hukuma, Kulangi, Lathipada, Merrikota, Nuagada, Palakatu, Raibandha, Sarabadi, Sidhapur, Suramani.

Demographics[edit]

As of 2011 India census,[2] Surada had a population of 14,867. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Surada has an average literacy rate of 68.7%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 55.6%, and female literacy is 44.3%.

Religion in Surada [3]
Hinduism
 
 93.04%
Islam
 
 1.68%
Christianity
 
 5.21%
Sikh
 
 0.00%
Buddhist
 
 0.01%
Jain
 
 0.01%
Not Stated
 
 0.05%
Other
 
 0.00%

History[edit]

The name SURADA is derived from Sanskrit which is a combination of two words Sura + Adda which literally means The place of Devas.

It was established by the 1st king of Surada dynasty Raja Sandhadhanu Singh in 1476. When Britishers ruled over Surada they took this Zamindari along with undivided Ganjam district into Madras Presidency which is mentioned in List of zamindari estates in Madras Presidency.

This place was earlier known as Surada Gada (ସୁରାଡା ଗଡ଼) under Khidisingi kingdom which includes present day Surada, Dharakote, Sheragada blocks of Ganjam district (also includes some parts of Mohana block of Gajapati district). In 1476, Raja Baliar Singh divided the Khidisingi kingdom into four different states due to early demise of his elder son.

  • Badagada – Raja Daman Singh (Baliar Singh's grandson from his eldest son)
  • Dharakote – Raja Hadu Singh
  • Surada – Raja Sandhadhanu Singh (also known as Abhaya Pratap)
  • Sheragada – Raja Parsuram Singh (Minor) (Represented by Baliar himself).

Now, former Badagada state is under Surada Block and Dharakote, Sheragada are two separate blocks in Ganjam district.

Kings of Khidisingi[edit]

  • Bera Patta Mallik (Last Kandha king)
  • Raja Sobha Chandra Singh (Nala dynasty descendant[4][5])
  • Raja Purusottama Singh
  • Raja Krushna Singh
  • Raja Rai Singh
  • Raja Preeti Singh
  • Raja Kirti Singh
  • Raja Padmanabha Singh
  • Raja Bikram Singh
  • Raja Baliar Singh (Last Khidisingi king)

Kings of Surada Dynasty[edit]

  • Raja Sandhadhanu Singh a.k.a. Abhaya Pratap (1st Surada King)
  • Raja Bhagaban Singh
  • Raja Harihara Singh
  • Raja Krushna Singh (2)
  • Raja Gopal Singh
  • Raja Rai Singh
  • Raja Shyamasundara Singh
  • Raja Gadadhara Singh (Raja Shyamasundara's brother)
  • Raja Kunjabihari Singh (Raja Shyamasundara's brother)
  • Rani Radhamani Devi (Raja Kunjabihari's wife)
  • Raja Upendra Singh (Raja Shyamasundara's brother)
  • Raja Shyamasundara Singh (2) (Raja Upendra's son)
  • Raja Radhacharana Singh (Raja Upendra's son)
  • Raja Laxminarayan Singh (Raja Upendra's son)
  • Raja Janardana Singh (Raja Upendra's son)

Religious Places[edit]

Hinduism[edit]

Panchanan Temple
  • Jagannath Temple;
    • There was probably a Dadhi Bamana statue prior to the temple exist now. In the second half of the 18th century, Raja Kunjabihari Singh (1775–1815) built the present Jagannath temple in the periphery of his palace. The land where the temple is about 125 feet in North-South direction and about 87-feet breadth in East-West direction. The Jagannath temple is about 65-feet length in East-West direction, about 31-feet breadth in North-South direction and about 60-feet in height.
  • Gopinath Temple
  • Raghunath Temple
  • Panchanan Temple
    • There are 5 Shiva lingas in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. There has been a saying that Lingas were consecrated by Lord Rama while going to Lanka. The present temple built by Raja Narendra Dhabala (935-965).
  • Chandra Kalpeswara Temple
  • Dakhineswara Temple
    • Previously the Shiva linga was at the village which is now under Surada Dam. The linga was then transferred to Surada near Rushikulya river in 18th century.
  • Gopeswara Temple
  • Balukeswara Temple
  • Mukteswara Temple
  • Brudha Lingeswara Temple - built by Khindirisrunga king Raja Bhimasen Dev (900–935).
  • Purakeswara Temple
  • Nrusinghnath Temple - There are 3 nos of Nrusinghnath Temple at Baradi, Matha Sahi and Sana Surada.
  • Sri Laxmi Nrusinghnath Temple (In the periphery of Gopinath Temple)
  • Sri Chaitanya Temple (In front of Jagannath Temple)
  • Maa Kandhuni Devi Temple
  • Maa Khunteswari Temple (Situated at the hilltop of Khunteswari Hill)
  • Siddheswara Temple (In the periphery of Khunteswari temple)
  • Maa Giri Shobhini Temple
  • Kanaka Durga Temple
  • Krushnalila Kalika Temple (Sorada Punja)
  • Ramalila Kalika Temple (Baradi Punja)
  • Gramyalila Kalika Temple (Desua Punja)
  • Ganesh Temple
  • Aadapa Mandap
  • Maa Santoshi & Hanuman Temple (Near Panchanan Temple)
  • Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple (Near Surada Jail)

Islam[edit]

  • Mosque
    • In the 17th century some Muslims had come to Surada. Nawab Zafer Ali built a mosque in Surada at that time. That old mosque had collapsed. So, in that place a new mosque was built.

Christianity[edit]

  • Roman Catholic Church
    • Christians had come to Surada around 1853. The Roman Catholic Church was built in between 1916-1919. The sound of the church bell can be heard in 5 km. radius around Surada. Around the church, there are four missionary schools. The Father of the Church is head of these institutions. The Bollywood Movie Bheegi Palkein starring Raj Babbar and Smita Patil was filmed here.
  • Dantilingi Church
    • There is another old church in Dantilingi village. Every year, a special festival is celebrated in the memory of Mother Lurdu Marry. She was very helpful to the local people while she was alive.

Others[edit]

  • Sai Baba Temple
  • Gayatri Temple at Gayatri Nagar
  • OM Shanti Organisation
  • Satsanga Kendra

Educational Institutions[edit]

  • Rushikulya Degree College, Estd: 1995
  • Keshab Panda Women's Degree College
  • Rushikulya Higher Secondary School, Estd: 1978[6]
  • P.C.M. Women's Higher Secondary School, Estd: 1999[7]
  • Government Vocational Higher Secondary School
  • Rushikulya Industrial Training Centre (I.T.C.), Tatabali, Estd: 2009
  • Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Estd: 2016
  • Govt. Sashi Bhusan High School, Estd: 1920[8]
  • Govt. Girl's High School, Estd: 1964[9]
  • Technical High School, Estd: 1954
  • Roman Catholic Mission Upper Primary (R.C.M.U.P.) School, Estd: 1904
  • New Upper Primary School, Baradi, Estd: 1959
  • Jagannath Sanskrit Vidyalaya, Estd: 1930
  • Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandira, Estd: 1995
  • Vivekanand Sishu Vidya Mandir, Estd: 2012
  • R.C.M. Boy's Primary School, Estd: 1854
  • R.C.M. Girl's Primary School, Estd: 1927
  • Govt. Ex-Board Boy's Primary School, Estd: 1895
  • Govt. Girl's Primary School, Estd: 1914
  • Mahamedan Primary School, Estd: 1921
  • Govt. Aided Primary School, Estd: 1942
  • Block Colony Primary School, Estd: 1975
  • Modern DePaul Public School
  • Pragati Public School
  • KMIT Computer Institute, Estd: 2014

Notable people[edit]

Transport[edit]

Road[edit]

Surada is connected with National Highway 59 (India) (Khariar – Brahmapur) and State Highway 36 (Odisha) which connect Surada to other cities and towns of Odisha. The three-wheeler auto taxies and buses are the most important mode of transportation in this town.

Rail[edit]

Air[edit]

Port[edit]

Climate and regional setting[edit]

Maximum summer temperature is 37 °C; minimum winter temperature is 17 °C. The mean daily temperature varies from 33 °C to 38 °C. May is the hottest month; December is the coldest. The average annual rainfall is 1250 mm and the region receives monsoon and torrential rainfall from July to October.

Climate data for Surada, Odisha
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 26
(79) 		29
(84) 		34
(93) 		36
(97) 		37
(99) 		34
(93) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		29
(84) 		27
(81) 		31
(88)
Average low °C (°F) 14
(57) 		18
(64) 		22
(72) 		26
(79) 		28
(82) 		28
(82) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		25
(77) 		22
(72) 		18
(64) 		14
(57) 		22
(72)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 15.50
(0.61) 		17.40
(0.69) 		21.70
(0.85) 		21.00
(0.83) 		40.30
(1.59) 		156.00
(6.14) 		310.00
(12.20) 		294.50
(11.59) 		204.00
(8.03) 		96.10
(3.78) 		30.00
(1.18) 		18.60
(0.73) 		1,225.1
(48.22)
Source: MSM Weather

Financial Institution/banks[edit]

  • State Bank of India, Surada
  • Punjab National Bank, Surada
  • Utkal Grameen Bank, Surada
  • Axis Bank, Surada
  • Aska Central Cooperative Bank Ltd, Surada[10]
  • Sahara Credit Co-operative Society Ltd, Surada
  • Bank of India, Badagada
  • Andhra Bank, Badagada
  • SBI ATM (1), Near SBI Surada
  • SBI ATM (2), Near NAC Office Surada
  • Axis Bank ATM, Surada
  • PNB ATM, Surada
  • HDFC ATM, Surada
  • SBI ATM, Badagada
  • Bank of India ATM, Badagada

Government offices[edit]

  • Tahasil Office[11]
  • Judicial Magistrate's (1st Class) Court
  • Panchayat Samiti (Block) Office[12]
  • Block Education Officer's Office
  • Notified Area Council Office[13]
  • Special Planning Authority (Surada)[14]
  • O.F.D.C. Office
  • Sub-Divisional Office (Minor Irrigation)
  • Sectional Office (Irrigation)
  • Lift Irrigation Office
  • Asst. Agriculture Officer's Office
  • Asst. Executive Engineer's Office (National Highway Sub-division)
  • Asst. Executive Engineer's Office (R&B Sub-division)
  • Junior Engineer's Office (R&B)
  • Public Wealth Department(P.W.D.) Office
  • P.H.E.D Office
  • Community Health Centre
  • Child Development Project Office (ICDS Project)[15]
  • Sub-Jail[16]
  • Police Station
  • Fire Station
  • Forest Range Office
  • Sub-Post Office
  • Govt. Veterinary Hospital
  • Sub-Registrar Office[17]
  • Sub-Treasury Office[18]
  • Sub-Divisional Office(Southco)[1]
  • Sectional Office(Southco)
  • Asst. Engineer's Office(Southco)
  • R.I. Office, Surada

Attractions[edit]

  • There are eight Shiva temples around Surada. It's believed to be very auspicious to do pilgrimage to all in one day, known as Asta Sambhu Yatra especially on Kartika Purnima or in Shraban month.
  • Danda Nacha - Danda Nacha(Jatra) are ritualistic performances held during the month of Chaitra for a period of 13 days. This is considered to be the one of the traditional form of worship. The performers showcase their performances in different villages. The performances are dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali, which are symbolically represented by a Agni Danda. The participants showcase various items Agni Danda & a Pole decorated with multi-coloured clothes. The closing ceremony is known as Meru Yatra, which is observed on the day of Maha Vishuba Sankranti which happened to be the 1st day of Odia new year.
  • Surada Dam (Surada Ghai) - A Big water reservoir holds in its bosom a reservoir amidst uncommon scenic charm. It blends itself beautifully into an enchanting picnic spot. This dam was built in 1896. The water of Padma river (popularly known as Patma river) is reserved in it. At times, the water of this reservoir is channelised to Rushikulya river for irrigation. There is a Children's park and a picnic spot at the adjacent site of the dam.
  • Ratha Jatra - As the land of Lord Jagannath, in every nooks and corners of Odisha Ratha Jatra is celebrated.
  • Kanta Pidha Jatra - An annual celebration of Goddess Kandhuni Devi of Surada spanning over the hindu month of Aswin.
  • Kumar Purnima - Birthday of Lord Kartika. To celebrate this day, all wear new clothes, pray to Moon god & play cards from Dasahara to Kumar Purnami.
  • Rushikulya River - One of many holy rivers for Hindus. Every year people celebrate Baruni Mohosava (birthday of Rushikulya). It originates from Rushi Hills of Kandhamal and the mouth of this river is at Puruna Bandha, Chhatrapur of Ganjam district. It is believed that, Rushikulya is 100 years elder than river Ganga. It is mentioned in many Hindu epics like Brahmanda Purana, Mahabharat etc.[citation needed]

Politics[edit]

Surada is a part of Surada Assembly Constituency. Current MLA from Surada Assembly Constituency is Purna Chandra Swain of BJD, who won the seat in State elections in 2009, 2014 & 2019 thrice consecutively. Previous MLAs from this seat were Kishore Chandra Singhdeo (2004) of BJP, before that Usharani Panda of INC who won this seat in 2000, Ananta Narayan Singh Deo representing BJP in 1995 and representing JNP in 1977, Shanti Devi of JD in 1990, Sharat Chandra Panda of INC in 1985, and Gantayat Swain of INC(I) in 1980.

Biju Patnaik had elected from Surada constituency in 1957 state elections.[19]

Surada is a part of Aska (Lok Sabha constituency). [20]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Surada
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having Census 2011-2020 in Orissa". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  4. ↑ Nakul L Seth (1 January 2018), Place name reflected in the inscriptions of Nala dynasty of Odisha (PDF), IJCRT
  5. ↑ The Orissa Historical Research Journal Volume 6, Prajatantra Press, 1957
  6. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=12&office_id=5158&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  7. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=12&office_id=5477&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  8. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=27&office_id=6943&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  9. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=27&office_id=6821&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  10. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=2&office_id=7724&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  11. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=25&office_id=5886&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  12. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=20&office_id=6233&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  13. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=14&office_id=787&sec_id=2&page=2&pid=2 [dead link]
  14. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=14&office_id=955&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  15. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=35&office_id=4699&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  16. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=13&office_id=4060&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  17. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=25&office_id=1662&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  18. ↑ http://rtiodisha.gov.in/print_dept_home.php?dept_id=6&office_id=2603&sec_id=2&page=&pid=2 [dead link]
  19. ↑ "State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparison for 67-Suruda Constituency of Odisha". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 19 September 2008.
  20. ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Odisha" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 February 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2008.

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