Silpat - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Silpat is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Lohattar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silpat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silpat is 447658. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.55 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Silpat

According to the 2011 Census, Silpat village had a total population of 233 people, including 116 males and 117 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.50%, with male literacy at 76.53% and female literacy at 54.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Silpat

Silpat 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 Silpat

Silpat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Silpat is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Silpat is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silpat

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

Health Facilities in Silpat

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

FAQs about Silpat