Sorada
Sorada
Surada | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Skyline of Sorada | |
| Nickname: SRD | |
  Sorada Location in Odisha, India  Sorada Sorada (India) | |
| Coordinates: 19°45′43″N 84°26′18″E / 19.761959°N 84.438332°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Odisha |
| District | Ganjam |
| First settled | 1476 |
| Founded by | King Sandhadhanu Singh (Abhaya Pratap) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Notified Area Council (N.A.C.) |
| • Body | Sorada N.A.C. |
| • N.A.C. Chairman | Sibasankar Panda (BJD) |
| • Executive Officer | Umesh Chandra Sahu[1] |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Nilamani Bisoyi (BJP) |
| • Member of Parliament | Anita Subhadarshini (BJP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.15 km2 (5.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,867 |
| • Density | 981.3/km2 (2,542/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 761108 |
| STD Telephone code | 06819 |
| Vehicle registration | OD-32 (Old OR-07/OD-07) |
| Sub-division | Bhanjanagar |
| Block | Sorada |
| Odisha Legislative Assembly Constituency | Surada |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Aska |
| Website | sujogportal |
Sorada[2][3] (formerly Surada) is a town and a Notified Area Council in Ganjam district in the Indian state of Odisha.
Geography
Sorada is located at 19°46′N 84°26′E / 19.76°N 84.43°E.[4] 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.
Etymology
In the local Odia language, it translates to the place of the Soras, named after the indigenous Sora tribe that inhabited the area. In Sanskrit roots, the word Surada is a combination of two Sanskrit words i.e Sura (devas) & adda (place) which means The Place of the Devas or the bestower of ambrosia/nectar.[5][6]
History
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 Sorada, 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. Sorada estate went to his third son, Raja Sandhadhanu Singh.[7]
- Badagada – Raja Daman Singh (Baliar Singh's grandson from his eldest son)
- Dharakot – Raja Hadu Singh
- Sorada – 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 Sorada along with Ghumusar over multiple mutiny and dues in tax payment. In 1936, Sorada became part of newly created Orissa Province and since the independence of India, it has been administered by the Odisha state.[8][9][10]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[11] Sorada had a population of 14,867. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sorada 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%.
Places of interest
Sorada is surrounded by lush green mountains and the confluence of rivers Rushikulya and Jarau. The town, which houses eight ancient Shiva temples, is known as Asta Sambhu Khetra, a title bestowed upon it for its auspiciousness. The oldest among them, Panchanan temple located on the riverbank, attracts visitors for both spiritual and recreational outings.
- Sorada Dam - The water reservoir was built in 1896. The water of Padma river locally known as Patma is reserved in it. The Odisha government has enhanced its appeal by developing Parks, jetty and a picnic spot in its surroundings. Nearby up in the Khunteswari hill provides panoramic views of the dam along with Sorada Town.[13][14]
- Kantapidha Jatra - A famous annual celebration of Goddess Kandhuni Devi of Sorada spanning over the hindu months of Bhadrab & Ashwin.[15]
Notable people
- Sashibhusan Rath - Founder of DAINIK ASHA Newspaper, Social reformer, Public representative, Industrialist and Freedom fighter.[16]
Education
- Rushikulya Degree College
- Keshab Panda Degree Women's College
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya[17]
- 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
- Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir[18]
- Vivekananda Sishu Vidya Mandir
- Modern Depaul Public School
- Pragati Public School
Transportation
Road
Sorada is connected with National Highway 59 and State Highway 36 which connect all major places and towns of Odisha. Three-wheeler auto taxis are the most important mode of transportation in town.
Financial Institutions
- State Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Odisha Grameen Bank
- Axis Bank
- Aska Central Co-operative Bank Ltd
Climate and regional setting
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 |
| Mean daily maximum °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) |
| Mean daily minimum °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 | |||||||||||||
Politics
Sorada 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.[19]
Biju Patnaik had elected from Suruda constituency in 1957 state elections.[20]
Sorada is a part of Aska (Lok Sabha constituency). [21]
References
- ^ "11 OAS, 17 ORS and 2 OMAS officers get new appointments, check details". Kalingatv.com. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Public Notice regarding Correction of English Spelling of Name of places as per Odia Pronunciation". Revenue and Disaster Management Government of Odisha. 22 April 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ^ "Odisha Restores Authentic Place Names". Tathya.in. 22 April 2026. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Surada
- ^ "Meaning and History of Sorada". Wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ^ "Meaning of the name Surada". Wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ The Orissa Historical Research Journal, vol. 6, Prajatantra Press, 1957
- ^ ORISSA DISTRICT GAZETTEERS GANJAM, Department of Revenue, Govt of Orissa, 1992
- ^ "British Administration in Odisha". Historyofodisha.in. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "HISTORY OF ODISHA FROM 1803 TO 1948 AD" (PDF). ddceutkal.ac.in. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having Census 2011-2020 in Orissa". Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ "Surada Dam, Sorada Reservoir, Berhampur, Ganjam". Odishatour.in. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ "Water level dips to new low in Sorada reservoir". Orissapost.com. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ "Kantapidha Yatra of Goddess Kandhunidevi in Ganjam's Surada". Kalingatv.com. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ "Ganjam Gaurav Shashi Bhushan". Amritkaal.nic.in. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ^ "Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sorada". Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Vidya Bharati Purv Chatra Parishad". Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ "Surada Assembly Election Results 2024". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ^ "Profile-Details Late Biju Patnaik". Odisha Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ^ "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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