Silaha - Jawa, Rewa

Silaha is a village situated in the Jawa tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jawa and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Sitalaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silaha is 465358. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.63 hectares and falls under the 486556 pincode. Teonthar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Silaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Silaha

As per Census 2011, Silaha village has a total population of 2,337 people, consisting of 1,215 males and 1,122 females. The village has 524 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 372 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,401 literate and 936 illiterate residents. Additionally, 380 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3371,2151,122
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372190182
Scheduled Castes (SC)380210170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1366967
Literate Population1,401846555
Illiterate Population936369567

Nearby Villages of Silaha

Silaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MrigshikarinpurwaSouth1.77 km
JhalwaNorth-East1.88 km
BasuarEast2.29 km
BhakarwarNorth-East2.32 km
PathraudaNorth2.37 km
NagmaSouth-West2.40 km
KhatikaWest3.02 km
JawaNorth-West3.20 km
TejnahaSouth-West3.33 km
BhungaonNorth-East3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Silaha

Silaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kataiya Dandi, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Teonthar to Silaha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rewa to Silaha is about 70 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 Silaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Silaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Silaha

Where is Silaha located?

Silaha village is located in Jawa Tehsil, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Silaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Silaha is Sitalaha.

What is the pincode of Silaha?

The pincode of Silaha is 486556.

What is the population of Silaha?

Silaha has a total population of 2,337, including 1,215 males and 1,122 females.

How many households are there in Silaha?

There are 524 households in Silaha.

What is the literacy rate in Silaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silaha is 59.95%. Male literacy is 69.63% and female literacy is 49.47%.