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'''Surada''' (also known as '''Sorada''' or '''Soroda''') is a town and a [[Notified Area Council]] in [[Ganjam district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Odisha]].
'''Surada''' (also known as '''Sorada''' or '''Soroda''') is a town and a [[Notified Area Council]] in [[Ganjam district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Odisha]].


==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|19.76|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 confluence of river [[Rushikulya]] and Jarau, bounded by [[Dharakote]], [[Bellaguntha]], [[Bhanjanagar]] of Ganjam District and [[Daringbadi|Daringibadi]], [[Raikia]] of [[Kandhamal District]].
It is situated at the North-Western border of [[Ganjam district]] on the confluence of rivers [[Rushikulya]] and Jarau, bounded by [[Dharakot]], [[Belaguntha]], [[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 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.
The approximate area of Surada Tahasil (6 [[Revenue circle]]s) is about 308.23&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, Surada Block ([[Panchayat Samiti]]) is 97,474.15 Hectares while area of Surada N.A.C is approximately 15.15&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.urbanodisha.gov.in/pdf/rfp-62-towns-web-site.pdf |title= REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF GIS/RS BASED COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN/MASTER PLAN FOR 62 TOWNS OF ODISHA UNDER 10 PACKAGES|publisher=DIRECTORATE OF TOWN PLANNING, ODISHA |date= 6 January 2023| accessdate= 2023-10-13}}</ref>
Surada Block consists of 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===
[[Amrutulu]], [[Asurabandha]], [[Badabadangi]], [[Badagada]], [[Badagochha]], [[Borada]], [[Borasingi]], [[Bhagabanpur]],  [[Ekalapur]], [[Gajalabadi]], [[Gangapur, Odisha|Gangapur]], [[Genja]], [[Gochha]], [[Gopalpur Sasan]], [[Goudagotha]], [[Hinjalakuda]], [[Hukuma]], [[Kulangi]], [[Lathipada]], [[Merrikota]], [[Nuagada]], [[Palakatu]], [[Raibandha]], [[Sarabadi]], [[Sidhapur]], [[Suramani]].
[[Amrutulu]], [[Asurabandha]], [[Badabadangi]], [[Badagada]], [[Badagochha]], [[Borada]], [[Borasingi]], [[Bhagabanpur]],  [[Ekalapur]], [[Gajalabadi]], [[Gangapur, Odisha|Gangapur]], [[Genja]], [[Gochha]], [[Gopalpur Sasan]], [[Goudagotha]], [[Hinjalakuda]], [[Hukuma]], [[Kulangi]], [[Lathipada]], [[Merrikota]], [[Nuagada]], [[Palakatu]], [[Raibandha]], [[Sarabadi]], [[Sidhapur]], [[Suramani]].
==History==
Surada is a combination of two [[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]] words ''Sura'' (devas) & ''adda'' (place) which means ''The Place of [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]]''. According to the ''Census Report of T.J. Maltby of 1880'', the Khindirisrunga (ଖିଣ୍ଡିରିଶୃଙ୍ଗ) or Khidisingi (ଖିଡ଼ିସିଙ୍ଗି) estate was established by Raja Sobha Chandra Singh of Sabeijaipur in 1168 which comprised present day [[Surada]], [[Dharakot]], [[Sheragada]] blocks of Ganjam district (also includes some parts of [[Mohana]] block of [[Gajapati district]]). In 1476, Raja Baliar Singh divided Khidisingi into four different estates after the untimely demise of his eldest son. [[Soroda Estate|Surada estate]] went to his third son, Raja Sandhadhanu Singh.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://gopabandhuacademy.gov.in/sites/default/files/gazetter/Ganjam_Gazetteer.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiWkf7GlrCFAxXt7jgGHctoDcgQFnoECDEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3m741mhyuMwm7N4nuTtdN2 | title = Odisha District Gazetteer Ganjam | publisher = GOPABANDHU ACADEMY OF ADMINISTRATION| access-date= 2026-02-06}}</ref><ref>{{citation |title=Place name reflected in the inscriptions of Nala dynasty of Odisha |publisher=IJCRT |author=Nakul L Seth |url=http://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT1801150.pdf |access-date= 2026-02-06}}</ref>
*[[Badagada]] – Raja Daman Singh (Baliar Singh's grandson from his eldest son)
*[[Dharakot]] – Raja Hadu Singh
*[[Soroda Estate|Surada]] – Raja Sandhadhanu Singh (also known as Abhaya Pratap)
*[[Sheragada]] – Raja Parsuram Singh (Minor) (Represented by Raja Baliar himself).
When [[Britishers]] annexed over [[Ganjam district|Ganjam]], they put this zamindari under the administration of [[Madras Presidency]] which is mentioned in [[List of zamindari estates in Madras Presidency]]. Subsequently in 1836, Britishers auctioned and abolished the zamindari rights of Surada along with Ghumusar over multiple mutiny and dues in tax payment. In 1936, Surada became part of newly created [[Orissa Province]] and since the [[independence of India]], it has been administered by the [[Odisha]] state.<ref>{{citation |title=The Orissa Historical Research Journal Volume 6 |publisher=Prajatantra Press |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.99984 |date=1957 }}</ref><ref>{{citation |title=ODISHA DISTRICT GAZETTEERS KANDHAMAL |publisher=GAD, Govt of Odisha |url=http://gopabandhuacademy.gov.in/sites/default/files/gazetter/Kandhamal_Gazetteer.pdf |date=2007 }}</ref><ref>{{citation |title=ODISHA DISTRICT GAZETTEERS GANJAM |publisher=GAD, Govt of Odisha |url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3496e05e1aea0a9c4655800e8a7b9ea28/uploads/2018/03/2018032995.pdf |date=1992 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=British Administration in Odisha|url=https://historyofodisha.in/british-administration-in-odisha/|access-date=2026-02-06|website=Historyofodisha.in|date=13 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=HISTORY OF ODISHA FROM 1803 TO 1948 AD|url=https://ddceutkal.ac.in/Syllabus/MA_history/Paper-18.pdf|access-date=2026-02-06|website=ddceutkal.ac.in|language=en}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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==History==
==Education==
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]]'''.
* Rushikulya Degree College<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rdgcollege.org.in/|title= Rushikulya Degree College|access-date=2026-02-06}}</ref>
 
* Keshab Panda Degree Women's College
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]].
* Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya<ref>{{cite web|url=https://oav.edu.in/OAVSOR|title= Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sorada|access-date=2026-02-06}}</ref>
 
* Rushikulya Higher Secondary School
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.
* PCM Women's Higher Secondary School
 
* Binayak Public Higher Secondary School
*[[Badagada]] – Raja Daman Singh (Baliar Singh's grandson from his eldest son)
* Rushikulya ITC
*[[Dharakote]] – Raja Hadu Singh
* Sashibhusan Govt. High School
*Surada – Raja Sandhadhanu Singh (also known as Abhaya Pratap)
* Govt. Girl's High School
*Sheragada – Raja Parsuram Singh (Minor) (Represented by Baliar himself).
* Technical High School
 
Now, former Badagada state is under Surada Block and [[Dharakote]], [[Sheragada]] are two separate blocks in [[Ganjam district]].
 
===Kings of Khidisingi===
* Bera Patta Mallik (Last Kandha king)
* Raja Sobha Chandra Singh ([[Nala dynasty]] descendant<ref>{{citation |title=Place name reflected in the inscriptions of Nala dynasty of Odisha |publisher=IJCRT |author=Nakul L Seth |url=http://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT1801150.pdf |date=1 January 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{citation |title=The Orissa Historical Research Journal Volume 6 |publisher=Prajatantra Press |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.99984 |date=1957 }}</ref>)
* 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 [[Soroda dynasty|Surada Dynasty]]===
* 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==
 
===Hinduism===
[[File:Panchnan Temple is very old and famous in Suruda.jpg|thumb|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 [[linga]]s 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===
* [[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===
* [[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. 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===
* Sai Baba Temple
* Gayatri Temple at Gayatri Nagar
* OM Shanti Organisation
* Satsanga Kendra
 
==Educational Institutions==
* Rushikulya Degree College, Estd: 1995
* Keshab Panda Women's Degree College
* 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, 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>
* 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<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>
* 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>
* 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==
* [[Sashi Bhusan Rath]]
 
==Transport==
 
===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. The three-wheeler auto taxies and buses are the most important mode of transportation in this town.
 
===Rail===
* [[Brahmapur railway station]]
 
===Air===
* [[Biju Patnaik International Airport]]
* [[Berhampur Airport]]
 
===Port===
* [[Gopalpur port]]


==Climate and regional setting==
==Climate and regional setting==
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==Financial Institution/banks==
==Notable people==
* State Bank of India, Surada
* [[Sashibhusan Rath]] - politician, newspaper publisher
* Punjab National Bank, Surada
* Utkal Grameen Bank, Surada
* 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
* 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==
* [[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>
* 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 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* 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 {{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 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* 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)<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 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* [[Police Station]]
* [[Fire Station]]
* Forest Range Office
* Sub-[[Mail|Post]] Office
* 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 {{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 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* Sub-Divisional Office(Southco)[http://www.southcoodisha.com/]
* Sectional Office(Southco)
* Asst. Engineer's Office(Southco)
* R.I. Office, Surada


==Attractions==
* [[Sitadevi Khadanga]] - writer


* 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.
==Tourist attractions==
* 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, a popular picnic spot with a park, jetty, and nearby hilltop temples (Khunteswari and Siddheswar). Surada connects through [[National Highway 59 (India)|NH-59]] and [[State Highway 36 (Odisha)|SH-36]]. Located about 75 km from [[Brahmapur, Odisha|Brahmapur]] and 47 km from [[Daringbadi]].
* 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 [[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}}


==Politics==
==Politics==
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.
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 ''Nilamani Bisoyi'' of [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]], who won
the seat in State general assembly election in 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://results.eci.gov.in/AcResultGenJune2024/candidateswise-S18129.htm| title= General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results June 2024 Assembly Constituency 129 Surada (Odisha) |publisher = Election Commission of India | access-date = 2024-06-06}}</ref> Previous MLA from this seat Purna Chandra Swain of [[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]], won the seat in State elections in 2009, 2014 & 2019 thrice consecutively. [[Kishore Chandra Singh Deo]] of [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] won this seat in 2004, 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 15:14, 6 February 2026

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; 84.438332
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 OfficerUmesh Chandra Sahu[1]
 • Member of Legislative AssemblyNilamani Bisoyi (BJP)
 • Member of ParliamentAnita Subhadarshini (BJP)
Area
 • Total15.15 km2 (5.85 sq mi)
Elevation
84 m (276 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,867
 • Density980/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
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
Websitewww.nacsurada.in

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 | edit source]

Surada is located at 19°46′N 84°26′E / 19.76°N 84.43°E / 19.76; 84.43.[2] It has an average elevation of 84 m (276 ft).

It is situated at the North-Western border of Ganjam district on the confluence of rivers Rushikulya and Jarau, bounded by Dharakot, Belaguntha, Bhanjanagar of Ganjam district and Daringibadi, Raikia of Kandhamal district.

The approximate area of Surada Tahasil (6 Revenue circles) is about 308.23 km2, Surada Block (Panchayat Samiti) is 97,474.15 Hectares while area of Surada N.A.C is approximately 15.15 km2 [3] Surada Block consists of 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 | edit source]

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.

History[edit | edit source]

Surada is a combination of two Sanskrit words Sura (devas) & adda (place) which means The Place of Devas. According to the Census Report of T.J. Maltby of 1880, the Khindirisrunga (ଖିଣ୍ଡିରିଶୃଙ୍ଗ) or Khidisingi (ଖିଡ଼ିସିଙ୍ଗି) estate was established by Raja Sobha Chandra Singh of Sabeijaipur in 1168 which comprised present day Surada, Dharakot, Sheragada blocks of Ganjam district (also includes some parts of Mohana block of Gajapati district). In 1476, Raja Baliar Singh divided Khidisingi into four different estates after the untimely demise of his eldest son. Surada estate went to his third son, Raja Sandhadhanu Singh.[4][5]

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

When Britishers annexed over Ganjam, they put this zamindari under the administration of Madras Presidency which is mentioned in List of zamindari estates in Madras Presidency. Subsequently in 1836, Britishers auctioned and abolished the zamindari rights of Surada along with Ghumusar over multiple mutiny and dues in tax payment. In 1936, Surada became part of newly created Orissa Province and since the independence of India, it has been administered by the Odisha state.[6][7][8][9][10]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census,[11] 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 [12]
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%

Education[edit | edit source]

  • Rushikulya Degree College[13]
  • Keshab Panda Degree Women's College
  • Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya[14]
  • Rushikulya Higher Secondary School
  • PCM Women's Higher Secondary School
  • Binayak Public Higher Secondary School
  • Rushikulya ITC
  • Sashibhusan Govt. High School
  • Govt. Girl's High School
  • Technical High School

Climate and regional setting[edit | edit source]

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

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Tourist attractions[edit | edit source]

Surada Dam, a popular picnic spot with a park, jetty, and nearby hilltop temples (Khunteswari and Siddheswar). Surada connects through NH-59 and SH-36. Located about 75 km from Brahmapur and 47 km from Daringbadi.

Politics[edit | edit source]

Surada is a part of Surada Assembly Constituency. Current MLA from Surada Assembly Constituency is Nilamani Bisoyi of BJP, who won the seat in State general assembly election in 2024.[15] Previous MLA from this seat Purna Chandra Swain of BJD, won the seat in State elections in 2009, 2014 & 2019 thrice consecutively. Kishore Chandra Singh Deo of BJP won this seat in 2004, 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.[16]

Surada is a part of Aska (Lok Sabha constituency). [17]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "11 OAS, 17 ORS and 2 OMAS officers get new appointments, check details". Kalingatv.com. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Surada
  3. ↑ "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF GIS/RS BASED COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN/MASTER PLAN FOR 62 TOWNS OF ODISHA UNDER 10 PACKAGES" (PDF). DIRECTORATE OF TOWN PLANNING, ODISHA. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "Odisha District Gazetteer Ganjam". GOPABANDHU ACADEMY OF ADMINISTRATION. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  5. ↑ Nakul L Seth, Place name reflected in the inscriptions of Nala dynasty of Odisha (PDF), IJCRT, retrieved 6 February 2026
  6. ↑ The Orissa Historical Research Journal Volume 6, Prajatantra Press, 1957
  7. ↑ ODISHA DISTRICT GAZETTEERS KANDHAMAL (PDF), GAD, Govt of Odisha, 2007
  8. ↑ ODISHA DISTRICT GAZETTEERS GANJAM (PDF), GAD, Govt of Odisha, 1992
  9. ↑ "British Administration in Odisha". Historyofodisha.in. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  10. ↑ "HISTORY OF ODISHA FROM 1803 TO 1948 AD" (PDF). ddceutkal.ac.in. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  11. ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  12. ↑ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having Census 2011-2020 in Orissa". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  13. ↑ "Rushikulya Degree College". Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  14. ↑ "Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sorada". Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  15. ↑ "General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results June 2024 Assembly Constituency 129 Surada (Odisha)". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  16. ↑ "State Elections 2004 - Partywise Comparison for 67-Suruda Constituency of Odisha". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 19 September 2008.
  17. ↑ "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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