Sila - Tan Kuppa, Gaya

Sila is a village situated in the Tan Kuppa subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tan Kuppa and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Dhibar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sila is 256705. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Sila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sila

According to the 2011 Census, Sila village had a total population of 1,163 people, including 613 males and 550 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.19%, with male literacy at 78.42% and female literacy at 50.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sila

Sila is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sila

Sila is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bansinala Halt, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Sila is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sila

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sila village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sila

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sila village are given below:

FAQs about Sila