Silkheda

Silkheda is a village located in Shyampur tehsil of Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Shyampur (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Sehore. As per 2009 stats, Silkheda village is also a gram panchayat.

Silkheda has its own place in the vibrant Sehore region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Silkheda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Silkheda is 482745. The village spans a total geographical area of 972.76 hectares. Bhopal is nearest town to Silkheda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Silkheda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sehore Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Silkheda

Below is a concise population overview of Silkheda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,457 804 653
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 255 145 110
Scheduled Castes (SC) 260 142 118
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 873 562 311
Illiterate Population 584 242 342

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Silkheda village:

  • The total population of Silkheda village is around 1,457, including approximately 804 males and 653 females, with a sex ratio of 812 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 255 children aged 0–6 years in Silkheda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Silkheda village has 260 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Silkheda village is about 59.92%, with male literacy at 69.90% and female literacy at 47.63%.
  • There are around 225 households in Silkheda village.

Connectivity of Silkheda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Silkheda. As per the 2011 stats, Silkheda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Silkheda

Knowing the nearby villages of Silkheda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Silkheda.

Patera Kushalpura Lodhipura Mungaoli Bazar Gaon Jugrajpura Kolukhedi Garhi Baghraj Padaliya Barkheda Hasan Suakhedi

Frequently Asked Questions about Silkheda

Where is Silkheda located?
Silkheda village is situated in Shyampur Tehsil, within the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silkheda?
Silkheda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Silkheda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Silkheda is 1,457, with 804 males and 653 females.
How many households are there in Silkheda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Silkheda village has a total of 225 households.
What is the literacy rate in Silkheda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Silkheda is 59.92%. The male literacy rate is 69.90%, while the female literacy rate is 47.63%.