Silgaon - Khurai, Sagar

Silgaon is a village situated in the Khurai tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurai and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Silgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silgaon is 459813. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.34 hectares and falls under the 470117 pincode. Khurai is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Silgaon

As per Census 2011, Silgaon village has a total population of 668 people, consisting of 349 males and 319 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 340 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 167 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Silgaon

Silgaon 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 Silgaon

Silgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Silgaon

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

FAQs about Silgaon