Silwani - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Silwani is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Silwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silwani is 490635. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.87 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Silwani

According to the 2011 Census, Silwani village had a total population of 777 people, including 399 males and 378 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.63%, with male literacy at 65.90% and female literacy at 46.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

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

Nearby Villages of Silwani

Silwani 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 Silwani

Silwani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Silwani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Silwani 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 Silwani

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

Health Facilities in Silwani

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

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