Siloda Khurd - Badnawar, Dhar

Siloda Khurd is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Siloda Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siloda Khurd is 474480. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.62 hectares and falls under the 454010 pincode. Dhar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Siloda Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Siloda Khurd

As per Census 2011, Siloda Khurd village has a total population of 1,057 people, consisting of 529 males and 528 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 684 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 285 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Siloda Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,057529528
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1507773
Scheduled Castes (SC)20497107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)285154131
Literate Population684393291
Illiterate Population373136237

Nearby Villages of Siloda Khurd

Siloda Khurd 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chhayan KhurdEast2.64 km
TarodSouth-East3.66 km
PanchmukhiEast3.71 km
Gopal KhediEast3.78 km
PhulediWest4.22 km
Karod KalanNorth4.59 km
KaradiyaEast5.07 km
BankurliSouth-East5.84 km
KatlawadaEast5.87 km
Bamanda KhurdNorth-East6.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siloda Khurd

Siloda Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhar to Siloda Khurd is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siloda Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Siloda Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Siloda Khurd

Where is Siloda Khurd located?

Siloda Khurd village is located in Badnawar Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siloda Khurd?

Siloda Khurd is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Siloda Khurd?

The pincode of Siloda Khurd is 454010.

What is the population of Siloda Khurd?

Siloda Khurd has a total population of 1,057, including 529 males and 528 females.

How many households are there in Siloda Khurd?

There are 208 households in Siloda Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Siloda Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siloda Khurd is 64.71%. Male literacy is 74.29% and female literacy is 55.11%.