Siltara Village - Lormi, Mungeli

Siltara is a village situated in the Lormi tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Lormi and around 77 km from Bilaspur. Muchhel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siltara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siltara is 437723. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.83 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Siltara

As per Census 2011, Siltara village has a total population of 769 people, consisting of 402 males and 367 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 719 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Siltara

Siltara 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 Siltara

Siltara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Siltara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Siltara is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siltara

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

Health Facilities in Siltara

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

FAQs about Siltara