Shilphor - Chas, Bokaro

Shilphor is a village situated in the Chas subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chas and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Babudih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shilphor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shilphor is 362678. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.49 hectares and falls under the 827013 pincode.

Shilphor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandankyari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shilphor

According to the 2011 Census, Shilphor village had a total population of 2,368 people, including 1,196 males and 1,172 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.22%, with male literacy at 78.18% and female literacy at 49.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 470.

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

Nearby Villages of Shilphor

Shilphor 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 Shilphor

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shilphor. The nearest railway station is Talgaria, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Shilphor is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shilphor

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

Health Facilities in Shilphor

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

FAQs about Shilphor