Silli - Dhamdha, Durg

Silli is a village situated in the Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdha and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Silli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silli is 442434. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.42 hectares and falls under the 491001 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Silli

According to the 2011 Census, Silli village had a total population of 1,199 people, including 585 males and 614 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.16%, with male literacy at 83.70% and female literacy at 60.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Silli

Silli 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 Silli

Silli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Silli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Silli is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silli

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

Health Facilities in Silli

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

FAQs about Silli