Silghat - Berla, Bemetara

Silghat is a village situated in the Berla tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Berla and around 65 km from Durg. Silghat P serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silghat is 442282. The village covers a total geographical area of 750.89 hectares and falls under the 491332 pincode. Berla is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Silghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bemetara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Silghat

According to the 2011 Census, Silghat village had a total population of 1,320 people, including 664 males and 656 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.51%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 55.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Silghat

Silghat 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 Silghat

Silghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baikunth, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berla to Silghat is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Silghat is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silghat

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

Health Facilities in Silghat

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Silghat