Silgi - Devendranagar, Panna

Silgi is a village situated in the Devendranagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devendernagar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Silgi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silgi is 458888. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.38 hectares and falls under the 488333 pincode. Devendranagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Silgi

According to the 2011 Census, Silgi village had a total population of 1,704 people, including 898 males and 806 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 82.43% and female literacy at 63.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Silgi

Silgi 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 Silgi

Silgi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lagargawan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devendranagar to Silgi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Silgi is about 43 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 Silgi

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

Health Facilities in Silgi

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

FAQs about Silgi