Sona Silli - Pithora, Mahasamund

Sona Silli is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Sonasilli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sona Silli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sona Silli is 446287. The village covers a total geographical area of 830.82 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sona 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 Khallari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sona Silli

According to the 2011 Census, Sona Silli village had a total population of 2,266 people, including 1,082 males and 1,184 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.66%, with male literacy at 81.50% and female literacy at 56.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,027.

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

Nearby Villages of Sona Silli

Sona 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 Sona Silli

Sona Silli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Sona Silli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Sona Silli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sona Silli

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

Health Facilities in Sona 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 Sona Silli village are given below:

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