Siltara - Begamganj, Raisen

Siltara is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Mala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siltara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siltara is 484060. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.36 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Siltara

As per Census 2011, Siltara village has a total population of 325 people, consisting of 184 males and 141 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 766 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 196 literate and 129 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Siltara

Siltara 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 Siltara

Siltara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Siltara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Siltara is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siltara

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

Health Facilities in Siltara

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

FAQs about Siltara