Silhati - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Silhati is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Silhati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silhati is 439621. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.27 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Sahaspur-lohara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Silhati 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 Silhati

According to the 2011 Census, Silhati village had a total population of 2,274 people, including 1,165 males and 1,109 females, living in 540 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.70%, with male literacy at 82.26% and female literacy at 58.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Silhati

Silhati 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 Silhati

Silhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahaspur-lohara to Silhati is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Silhati is about 29 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 Silhati

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

Health Facilities in Silhati

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

FAQs about Silhati