Silon - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Silon is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Silon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silon is 458045. The village covers a total geographical area of 1795.62 hectares and falls under the 471101 pincode. Khajuraho is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Silon

According to the 2011 Census, Silon village had a total population of 834 people, including 463 males and 371 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 801 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.80%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 49.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Silon

Silon 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 Silon

Silon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khajuraho to Silon is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Silon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silon

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

Health Facilities in Silon

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

FAQs about Silon