Silapani Village Overview
Silapani is a village in Lakhipur tehsil of Goalpara district, Assam. It lies about 50 km from Lakhipur tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Goalpara district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Faringapara is the Gram Panchayat for Silapani village.
The sections below provide essential information about Silapani village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silapani is 281962. The village covers a geographical area of 143.9 hectares. Lakhipur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Location Map of Silapani
Population & Demographics of Silapani
This section provides population and demographic details of Silapani village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,544 | 1,815 | 1,729 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 602 | 298 | 304 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 322 | 169 | 153 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,765 | 983 | 782 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,779 | 832 | 947 |
Key population details of Silapani village are given below:
- Silapani village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,544, including approximately 1,815 males and 1,729 females, with a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 322 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Silapani village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 49.80%.
- There are around 689 households in Silapani village.
Transport & Connectivity of Silapani
Transport facilities help residents of Silapani village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Silapani
The following villages are located close to Silapani and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Silapani
- Where is Silapani located?
- Silapani village is located in Lakhipur Subdivision, Goalpara district, Assam, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Silapani?
- The Gram Panchayat of Silapani is Faringapara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Silapani?
- Silapani has a total population of 3,544, including 1,815 males and 1,729 females.
- How many households are there in Silapani?
- There are 689 households in Silapani.
- What is the literacy rate in Silapani?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silapani is 49.80%. Male literacy is 54.16% and female literacy is 45.23%.