Silkhurung Village - Kaliabor, Nagaon
Silkhurung is a village situated in the Kaliabor subdivision of Nagaon district, Assam. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaliabor and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nagaon. Chikoni Barhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silkhurung village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silkhurung is 284244. The village covers a total geographical area of 7.86 hectares and falls under the 782136 pincode. Tezpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Silkhurung 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.
Nearby Villages of Silkhurung
Silkhurung 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 Silkhurung
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Silkhurung. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Silkhurung.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tezpur to Silkhurung is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaon to Silkhurung is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silkhurung
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silkhurung village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Silkhurung
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silkhurung 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 Silkhurung
Where is Silkhurung located?
Silkhurung village is located in Kaliabor Subdivision, Nagaon district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silkhurung?
The Gram Panchayat of Silkhurung is Chikoni Barhola.
What is the pincode of Silkhurung?
The pincode of Silkhurung is 782136.