No.2 Sila Block - Sissibargaon, Dhemaji
No.2 Sila Block is a village situated in the Sissibargaon subdivision of Dhemaji district, Assam. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sissibargaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhemaji. Muktiar serves as the Gram Panchayat for No.2 Sila Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of No.2 Sila Block is 289068. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.44 hectares and falls under the 787059 pincode. Silapathar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
No.2 Sila Block village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of No.2 Sila Block
As per Census 2011, No.2 Sila Block village has a total population of 2,025 people, consisting of 1,034 males and 991 females. The village has 394 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,447 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for No.2 Sila Block are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,025 | 1,034 | 991 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 324 | 164 | 160 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 118 | 58 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,447 | 788 | 659 |
| Illiterate Population | 578 | 246 | 332 |
Nearby Villages of No.2 Sila Block
No.2 Sila Block is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of No.2 Sila Block
Public transport in the No.2 Sila Block is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silapathar to No.2 Sila Block is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhemaji to No.2 Sila Block is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in No.2 Sila Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for No.2 Sila Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in No.2 Sila Block
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving No.2 Sila Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about No.2 Sila Block
Where is No.2 Sila Block located?
No.2 Sila Block village is located in Sissibargaon Subdivision, Dhemaji district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of No.2 Sila Block?
The Gram Panchayat of No.2 Sila Block is Muktiar.
What is the pincode of No.2 Sila Block?
The pincode of No.2 Sila Block is 787059.
What is the population of No.2 Sila Block?
No.2 Sila Block has a total population of 2,025, including 1,034 males and 991 females.
How many households are there in No.2 Sila Block?
There are 394 households in No.2 Sila Block.
What is the literacy rate in No.2 Sila Block?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of No.2 Sila Block is 71.46%. Male literacy is 76.21% and female literacy is 66.50%.