Address                :      St. James Church 
                                     Suranam - 630 713
                                     Sivagangai (Dt) 
Cellphone                 :    
Catholics                 :    ........
Non-Catholics                 :    12,000
Vocation     : Priests            :     11
Sisters                                 :     25 

Institutions       1. Sisters of Immaculate Conception, Suranam
                        2. Brothers of De La Salle, Suranam
                        3. St. James Hr. Sec. School, Suranam
                        4. St. Mary's Middle School, Suranam 
                        5. St. James' Primary School, Suranam
                        6. R.C. Primary School, Udayanoor 
                         
History 

The origins of Suranam Church trace back about 200 years ago when it began in a thatched shed dedicated to St. James. Initially overseen by Goanese priests and later by Jesuits, the church saw significant development under the guidance of its first parish priest, Fr. Peter Perrin. He laid the foundation for the present church in 1858, which was completed by 1875. Over time, this ancient parish became the catalyst for establishing several other parishes including Salaigrammam, Kundukulam, Ilayangudi, and Pagaianjan.
Through the dedicated efforts of parish priests and their assistants, Suranam has progressed notably in various aspects like transportation, communication, electrification, water facilities, healthcare, and education. The parish also acknowledges the significant contributions of the late Archbishop of Madras - Mylapore, Most Rev. Dr. G. Gasimir. His efforts to improve Suranam, including upgrading St. James' Middle School into a High School, have greatly benefitted underprivileged children in the region. Additionally, the long and invaluable service of his father, the late Mr. Gnanadickam, as a catechist for over five decades, holds a cherished place in the history of Suranam Church.

Sub-Stations 

01.    Akkavayal 
02.    Chinnathugavoor 
03.    Erivayal 
04.    Kakkulam
05.    Keerukudi 
06.    Kanjaram
07.    Kothamangalam
08.   Kilanjunai
09.    Keelachethoor
10.    Keerkudi 
11.    Koravalasai
12.    Marandai
13.    Ochanithattu
14.    Panchathi 
15.    Pethanvalasai
16.    Sankani
17.    Sathanoor 
18.    Solaiyoorani 
19.    Sokkankudiyiruppu 
20.    Sokkapadappu
21.    Thokkanendal 
22.    Uchani 
23.    Udayanur 
24.    Vellarendel