Souraguda village, Jeypore block | Pincode 764002

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Souraguda is a village in Jeypore mandal, Koraput district, Odisha, with a population of 1,291 distributed across 281 households. The literacy rate is 53.8%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SMT SABITA NAYAK

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LGD code: 429059
Pincode: 764002
Post office: Jeypore(K) R.S.
Population: 1,291
Households: 281
Literacy rate: 53.8%
Sex ratio: 1056 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 593
Distance to district centre: 17 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 351 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 486 km
Nearest railway station: Maligura · 14 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: City Primary Hospital · 20 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Souraguda compares

By population, Souraguda ranks #29 of 112 villages in Jeypore mandal.

Literacy rate

53.8%

+12.4% vs mandal average

Souraguda: 53.8%
Jeypore mandal: 41.4%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,056

+15 vs mandal average

Souraguda: 1,056
Jeypore mandal: 1,041

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.3 vs mandal average

Souraguda: 4.6
Jeypore mandal: 4.3

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

Souraguda at a glance

Souraguda is a village of 1,291 people in 281 households (Census 2011) in Jeypore block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 29th-largest of 112 villages in Jeypore block. Literacy is 54%, 12 points above the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 1,056 women per 1,000 men. It lies 17 km from the Koraput district centre, 53 km from Jayapatna, the nearest town, 14 km from Maligura railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764002, served by Jeypore(K) R.S. post office; the LGD village code is 429059. The nearest hospital or health centre is City Primary Hospital, 20 km away. The sarpanch is SMT SABITA NAYAK. The population is estimated at 1,522 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Souraguda · this village	1,291	54%	—
Ambaguda · Jeypore	3,245	64%	0 km N
Kolaguda · Jeypore	595	48%	0 km N
Bagiribeda · Koraput	257	44%	0.6 km W
Barniput · Jeypore	2,846	72%	1.4 km SE
Bisoiput · Jeypore	319	50%	1.4 km SE
Kapuguda · Jeypore	0	—	1.8 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Souraguda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JEYPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Umuri
Total area (ha): 229
Irrigated area (ha): 68.7
Forest area (ha): 0.01

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

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Key facts — Souraguda

LGD code: 429059
Pincode: 764002
Post office: Jeypore(K) R.S.
Population (Census 2011): 1,291
Population (projected 2026): 1,522
Households: 281
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1056
Literacy rate: 53.8%
Coordinates: 18.99353°N, 82.76868°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Laxmipur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SMT SABITA NAYAK
Block / Mandal: Jeypore

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 Koraput district level

Then & Now

Souraguda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,291

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,522

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

281

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

331

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: 1,291Census 2011
Households: 281Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1056 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5222026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3312026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,868MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,21,626MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,014NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 39.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput 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 Souraguda

Mandal centre

Jeypore · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

District centre

Koraput · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 41 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,707 people

Jayapatna · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 49 min by car · 2 h 9 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar351 kmcapital
Hyderabad486 km
Kolkata705 km
Chennai709 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMaligura14 km
Bus stopKoraput bus station21 km
Hospital / PHCCity Primary Hospital20 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank21 km
Police stationLandespolizei21 km

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People often ask about Souraguda

What is the pincode of Souraguda?

The pincode of Souraguda, Jeypore block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764002. The post office is Jeypore(K) R.S..

Which post office delivers to Souraguda?

Mail for Souraguda is delivered through Jeypore(K) R.S. post office, pincode 764002, in Jeypore block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Souraguda located?

Souraguda is a village in Jeypore block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Souraguda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Souraguda village has a population of 1,291 across 281 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Souraguda?

The current sarpanch of Souraguda gram panchayat is SMT SABITA NAYAK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Souraguda in?

Souraguda falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Souraguda in?

Souraguda falls under the Laxmipur assembly constituency (AC #141) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Souraguda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Souraguda village is 53.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Souraguda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Souraguda village is 1056 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Souraguda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Souraguda, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Souraguda from Koraput district centre?

Souraguda is approximately 17 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koraput district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Souraguda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Souraguda village is 429059.

Which is the nearest town to Souraguda?

Jayapatna (population 10,707, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 53 km from Souraguda in a straight line.

How big is Souraguda compared to other villages in Jeypore block?

Souraguda ranks 29 of 112 villages in Jeypore block by Census 2011 population (1,291 residents).

How far is Souraguda from Bhubaneswar?

Souraguda is about 351 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 457 km.

How far is Souraguda from Hyderabad?

Souraguda is about 486 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 632 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Souraguda?

Maligura is the nearest railway station to Souraguda, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Souraguda?

Koraput bus station is the nearest bus stop to Souraguda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Souraguda?

City Primary Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Souraguda, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Souraguda?

Indian Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Souraguda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MP for Souraguda?

Souraguda is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Souraguda in 2026?

Souraguda is estimated at 1,522 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,291 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Souraguda in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Souraguda in Koraput district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Souraguda?

SMT SABITA NAYAK is the sarpanch of Souraguda gram panchayat, Jeypore block. See the sarpanch list of Jeypore block 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)