Sili - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Sili is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Boda.-3 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sili is 439274. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.26 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sili

As per Census 2011, Sili village has a total population of 320 people, consisting of 161 males and 159 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 148 literate and 172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population320161159
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1578275
Literate Population1489256
Illiterate Population17269103

Nearby Villages of Sili

Sili 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PachrahiEast0.62 km
DullapurNorth-West1.60 km
AmeraNorth1.67 km
BasoharsiliWest1.70 km
AndhrikachharEast2.01 km
BaijalpurSouth2.25 km
Dhirsa TolaSouth-East2.55 km
Jangal SontaraNorth2.74 km
SontaraNorth-West2.84 km
GangchuwaSouth3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sili

Sili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanwar Tonk, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Sili is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Sili is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sili

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sili

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sili

Where is Sili located?

Sili village is located in Bodla Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sili?

The Gram Panchayat of Sili is Boda.-3.

What is the pincode of Sili?

The pincode of Sili is 491995.

What is the population of Sili?

Sili has a total population of 320, including 161 males and 159 females.

How many households are there in Sili?

There are 76 households in Sili.

What is the literacy rate in Sili?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sili is 46.25%. Male literacy is 57.14% and female literacy is 35.22%.