Siplai - Chicholi, Betul

Siplai is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Devpur Khotmi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siplai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siplai is 485770. The village covers a total geographical area of 761.19 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Siplai

According to the 2011 Census, Siplai village had a total population of 611 people, including 298 males and 313 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.77%, with male literacy at 73.52% and female literacy at 58.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Siplai

Siplai 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 Siplai

Siplai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maramjhiri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Siplai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Siplai is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siplai

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

Health Facilities in Siplai

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

FAQs about Siplai