Silepur - Gulana, Shajapur

Silepur is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Silepur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silepur is 472834. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.14 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Silepur

As per Census 2011, Silepur village has a total population of 860 people, consisting of 447 males and 413 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 593 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Silepur

Silepur 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 Silepur

Silepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Silepur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Silepur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silepur

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

Health Facilities in Silepur

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

FAQs about Silepur