Silghat Town - Kaliabor, Nagaon
Silghat Town is a village situated in the Kaliabor subdivision of Nagaon district, Assam. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaliabor and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nagaon. Uttar Pubthoria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silghat Town village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silghat Town is 284202. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.05 hectares and falls under the 782143 pincode. Tezpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Silghat Town village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliabor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaziranga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Silghat Town
As per Census 2011, Silghat Town village has a total population of 1,228 people, consisting of 637 males and 591 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,010 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Silghat Town are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,228 | 637 | 591 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 108 | 64 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 97 | 55 | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,010 | 538 | 472 |
| Illiterate Population | 218 | 99 | 119 |
Nearby Villages of Silghat Town
Silghat Town 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 Silghat Town
Silghat Town is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Silghat Town has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tezpur to Silghat Town is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaon to Silghat Town is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silghat Town
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silghat Town village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Silghat Town
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silghat Town village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Silghat Town
Where is Silghat Town located?
Silghat Town village is located in Kaliabor Subdivision, Nagaon district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silghat Town?
The Gram Panchayat of Silghat Town is Uttar Pubthoria.
What is the pincode of Silghat Town?
The pincode of Silghat Town is 782143.
What is the population of Silghat Town?
Silghat Town has a total population of 1,228, including 637 males and 591 females.
How many households are there in Silghat Town?
There are 312 households in Silghat Town.
What is the literacy rate in Silghat Town?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silghat Town is 82.25%. Male literacy is 84.46% and female literacy is 79.86%.