Silra - Narwar, Shivpuri

Silra is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Silra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silra is 455559. The village covers a total geographical area of 896.05 hectares and falls under the 473880 pincode. Narwar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Silra

According to the 2011 Census, Silra village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 790 males and 641 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 811 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.47%, with male literacy at 69.44% and female literacy at 47.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 832, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Silra

Silra 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 Silra

Public transport in the Silra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonagir, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narwar to Silra is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Silra is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silra

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

Health Facilities in Silra

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

FAQs about Silra