Silli - Gairatganj, Raisen

Silli is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Pati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silli is 483926. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.44 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Silli

According to the 2011 Census, Silli village had a total population of 195 people, including 98 males and 97 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.11%, with male literacy at 83.10% and female literacy at 61.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Silli

Silli 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 Silli

Public transport in the Silli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Silli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Silli is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silli

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

Health Facilities in Silli

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

FAQs about Silli