Silger - Jagargunda, Sukma

Silger is a village situated in the Jagargunda tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 116 km from Konta and around 171 km from Dantewada. Silger village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silger is 450322. The village covers a total geographical area of 1674.917 hectares and falls under the 494122 pincode. Sukma is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Silger

According to the 2011 Census, Silger village had a total population of 493 people, including 226 males and 267 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,181 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.21%, with male literacy at 39.52% and female literacy at 38.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Silger

Silger 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 Silger

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Silger. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sukma to Silger is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Silger is about 171 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silger

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

Health Facilities in Silger

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

FAQs about Silger