Suri, Birbhum
Suri
সিউড়ি | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Siuri | |
Siuri railway station, Suri Municipality, Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church, Suri | |
Suri Location in West Bengal, India Suri Suri (India) Suri Suri (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 23°54′36″N 87°31′37″E / 23.910°N 87.527°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Birbhum |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Suri Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.12 km2 (5.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 106,789 |
| • Density | 7,166/km2 (18,560/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali |
| • Additional official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 731101 (Suri main)
731102 (Hatjan Bazar) 731103 (Barabagan) 731126 (Karidhya) |
| Telephone/STD code | +91 / 03462 |
| Vehicle registration | WB-54 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Birbhum |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Suri |
| Website | birbhum |
Suri (/ˈsʊəri/) (also spelt as Siuri) is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Birbhum district. This city was established during the British Period (1876), makes it one of the oldest municipalities in the State.Suri is a rapidly growing municipality, makes it one the best suitable choices for living among the district people.Suri is the second largest and 2nd most Populous city in Birbhum District after Bolpur.Suri is the most densely populated city in the district. Located at the banks of Mayurakshi River and exactly in the centre of the district make this city an Political,cultural,commercial hub. Suri holds the record of biggest Kali Puja in the district and one of the largest Visarjan of West Bengal. This city is famous for its Murabba Sweet, which is originally came to Suri from Lucknow.