Silheti - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Silheti is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Silheti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silheti is 491041. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.21 hectares and falls under the 487221 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Silheti

As per Census 2011, Silheti village has a total population of 715 people, consisting of 375 males and 340 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 218 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Silheti are given below:

Nearby Villages of Silheti

Silheti 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 Silheti

Silheti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Silheti is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Silheti is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silheti

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

Health Facilities in Silheti

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

FAQs about Silheti