Silli - Pali, Korba

Silli is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Silli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silli is 436195. The village covers a total geographical area of 886.89 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Silli

According to the 2011 Census, Silli village had a total population of 2,497 people, including 1,274 males and 1,223 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.69%, with male literacy at 83.38% and female literacy at 55.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,303.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Silli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Silli is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. 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