Silpani - Lakhnadon, Seoni
Silpani is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Silpani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silpani is 495803. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.42 hectares and falls under the 480888 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Silpani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Silpani
As per Census 2011, Silpani village has a total population of 771 people, consisting of 382 males and 389 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 729 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Silpani are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 771 | 382 | 389 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 131 | 62 | 69 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 729 | 358 | 371 |
| Literate Population | 358 | 219 | 139 |
| Illiterate Population | 413 | 163 | 250 |
Nearby Villages of Silpani
Silpani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Silpani
Silpani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Silpani is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Silpani is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silpani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silpani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Silpani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silpani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Silpani
Where is Silpani located?
Silpani village is located in Lakhnadon Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silpani?
Silpani is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Silpani?
The pincode of Silpani is 480888.
What is the population of Silpani?
Silpani has a total population of 771, including 382 males and 389 females.
How many households are there in Silpani?
There are 144 households in Silpani.
What is the literacy rate in Silpani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silpani is 46.43%. Male literacy is 57.33% and female literacy is 35.73%.