Siloda - Kalapipal, Shajapur

Siloda is a village situated in the Kalapipal tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalapipal and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Siloda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siloda is 473223. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.64 hectares and falls under the 465337 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Siloda

As per Census 2011, Siloda village has a total population of 995 people, consisting of 519 males and 476 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 620 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Siloda

Siloda 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 Siloda

Siloda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalapipal, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Siloda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Siloda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siloda

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

Health Facilities in Siloda

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

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