Silra - Jainagar, Madhubani

Silra is a village situated in the Jainagar subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jainagar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Selra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silra is 219946. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.7 hectares and falls under the 847228 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Silra

As per Census 2011, Silra village has a total population of 6,629 people, consisting of 3,500 males and 3,129 females. The village has 1,343 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,575 literate and 3,054 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,611 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Silra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Silra

Silra 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 Silra

Silra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Korahia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Silra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Silra is about 30 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 Silra

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

Health Facilities in Silra

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

FAQs about Silra