Sureli village, Kanker tehsil | Pincode 494670

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KRISHNA KUMAR HUSENDI

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LGD code: 447809
Pincode: 494670
Post office: Korar
Population: 590
Households: 136
Literacy rate: 62%
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 365
Distance to district centre: 5 km
Distance to mandal centre: 15 km
Distance to Raipur: 116 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 435 km
Nearest railway station: Keoti · 22 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Mother Mary Hospital, Kanker · 21 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sureli compares

By population, Sureli ranks #60 of 100 villages in Kanker mandal.

Literacy rate

62.0%

−2.1% vs mandal average

Sureli: 62.0%
Kanker mandal: 64.1%
Uttar Bastar Kanker district: 60.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

909

−107 vs mandal average

Sureli: 909
Kanker mandal: 1,016

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.2 vs mandal average

Sureli: 4.3
Kanker mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Sureli at a glance

Sureli is a village of 590 people in 136 households (Census 2011) in Kanker tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, the 60th-largest of 100 villages in Kanker tehsil. Literacy is 62%, 2 points below the tehsil average of 64% and the sex ratio is 909 women per 1,000 men. It lies 5 km from the Uttar Bastar Kanker district centre, 22 km from Keoti railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 494670, served by Korar post office; the LGD village code is 447809. The nearest hospital or health centre is Mother Mary Hospital, Kanker, 21 km away. The sarpanch is KRISHNA KUMAR HUSENDI, and the village votes in Kanker assembly constituency, represented by MLA Asha Ram Netam. The population is estimated at 696 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sureli · this village	590	62%	—
Sureli · Antagarh	178	48%	0 km N
Koretha · Kanker	452	52%	1.7 km E
Domaharra · Kanker	772	54%	2 km S
Hetarkasa · Bhanupratappur	804	67%	2.1 km NW
Bhairadih · Kanker	737	57%	2.3 km N
Koliyari · Balodabazar	1,006	55%	3 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sureli

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: KANKER
Distance to nearest town (km): 28
Distance to district HQ (km): 28
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 28
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SURELI
Total area (ha): 394.5
Irrigated area (ha): 8.1
Forest area (ha): 27.95

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Sureli

LGD code: 447809
Pincode: 494670
Post office: Korar
Population (Census 2011): 590
Population (projected 2026): 696
Households: 136
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 909
Literacy rate: 62.0%
Coordinates: 20.25866°N, 81.29190°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kanker
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Asha Ram Netam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KRISHNA KUMAR HUSENDI
Block / Mandal: Kanker

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Uttar Bastar Kanker district level

Then & Now

Sureli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

590

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

696

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

136

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

160

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 590Census 2011
Households: 136Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 909 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6962026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1602026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,131NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Uttar Bastar Kanker district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Uttar Bastar Kanker district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Uttar Bastar Kanker district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Sureli

Mandal centre

Kanker · ≈ 15 km

≈ 30 min by car · 36 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Bastar Kanker · ≈ 4.6 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Raipur116 kmcapital
Hyderabad435 km
Kolkata776 km
Chennai805 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKeoti22 km
Hospital / PHCMother Mary Hospital, Kanker21 km
ATM / bankBank27 km
Petrol pumpAgni Bricks21 km
CollegeGovt. Gaind Singh25 km
Police stationPolice Station27 km

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Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg

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Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor

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Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor

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News from Uttar Bastar Kanker & Chhattisgarh

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Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg
ChiniMandi2 days ago
Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor
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In a rare debate, Baghel and Vijay Sharma spar over PM Awas Yojana in Chhattisgarh
The Hindu2 days ago
Dehradun Journalists Visit Chhattisgarh to Study Industrial, Cultural and Rural Development Models
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Chhattisgarh CM directs collectors to keep roads motorable during monsoon
ET Infra3 days ago

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What is the pincode of Sureli?

The pincode of Sureli, Kanker tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh is 494670. The post office is Korar.

Which post office delivers to Sureli?

Mail for Sureli is delivered through Korar post office, pincode 494670, in Kanker tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sureli located?

Sureli is a village in Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Sureli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sureli village has a population of 590 across 136 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sureli?

The current sarpanch of Sureli gram panchayat is KRISHNA KUMAR HUSENDI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sureli in?

Sureli falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sureli in?

Sureli falls under the Kanker assembly constituency (AC #81) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Sureli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sureli village is 62.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Sureli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sureli village is 909 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sureli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sureli, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Sureli from Uttar Bastar Kanker district centre?

Sureli is approximately 5 km (straight-line) from the centre of Uttar Bastar Kanker district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sureli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sureli village is 447809.

How big is Sureli compared to other villages in Kanker tehsil?

Sureli ranks 60 of 100 villages in Kanker tehsil by Census 2011 population (590 residents).

How far is Sureli from Raipur?

Sureli is about 116 km from Raipur in a straight line (the state capital of Chhattisgarh); by road expect roughly 151 km.

How far is Sureli from Hyderabad?

Sureli is about 435 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 566 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sureli?

Keoti is the nearest railway station to Sureli, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sureli?

Mother Mary Hospital, Kanker is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sureli, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Sureli?

Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Sureli, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Sureli?

Agni Bricks is the nearest petrol pump to Sureli, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Sureli?

Sureli falls under Kanker assembly constituency (AC 81). The sitting MLA is Asha Ram Netam (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sureli?

Sureli is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Sureli in 2026?

Sureli is estimated at 696 people in 2026, up about 18% from 590 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sureli in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Sureli in Uttar Bastar Kanker district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Sureli?

KRISHNA KUMAR HUSENDI is the sarpanch of Sureli gram panchayat, Kanker tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Kanker tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)